Reykjavik City Walk and Whales

Highlights

  • Discover hidden local spots

  • Try Icelandic cuisine and drinks

  • Go whale watching in Reykjavik

Summary

Get a local to show you the wonders of the city and then go on a search for the magnificent whales around Reykjavik.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
12
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

We meet up at Ingólfur Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone pillars (3 meters high) at 10 am (10:00) (By Aðalstræti).
Our Reykjavik walking tour is your introduction to Iceland. It will help you get your bearings and make the most of your stay in Iceland.

W recommend it as your first stop in Reykjavik (well, maybe check into your accommodation and drop your bags off first).  Our family-friendly tour brings the history of Iceland to life with exciting stories and Icelandic mythology.  We’ll visit all of the famous landmarks in the city centre, such as Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavik Harbour, Hallgrímskirkja Church (we’ll teach you how to pronounce that), Reykjavik Pond and the Parliament building.  We'll be showing you our favourite places to eat, drink and visit (we also have an intimate knowledge of happy hour deals we're happy to share.
But, we’ll also share hidden, local spots with you like a visit to an Elf home; things you’d miss if you didn’t know what to look for.
The city tour takes approximately 2 hours and when you have finished your orientation.

Then you have time to grab a quick lunch from around 12 - 1 pm (maybe the one and only Icelandic Hot dog?) before heading down to the harbour and starting the next adventure.  Your Whale Watching Tour on the ship Andrea leaves at 1 pm (13:00) from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík.
Warm float-able overalls are provided for your comfort & safety – overalls are also available in children’s sizes!

The Andrea is a large and comfortable boat that has an educational & interactive focus on-board so you will keep learning while enjoying the fantastic views of the mountains that surround Reykjavík. The most common species seen in Faxaflói bay are Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, White Beaked Dolphins, and Harbour Porpoises.

What’s included?

  • Exciting whale watching tour

  • Orientation tour through Reykjavik city

  • Warm overalls (Children size available)

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • This tour is guided in English

  • Suitable for all ages

  • No food included on this tour

Before you go

  • Please dress weather-appropriate

  • We meet by Ingolfur square

  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before starting time

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Your Friend in Reykjavik offers walking tours & driving experiences in and out of Reykjavik. With daily Food, Folklore, Beer, a City walk called a Walk With a Viking and now the Reykjavik Cat Walk to name a few.  

Our driving experiences range from the classics, like The Golden Circle, Southcoast, Snæfellsnes and more but we also do bespoke experiences off the beaten path if the travelers would like to explore something different.


All private and bespoke walking and driving tours can be guided in various languages, like English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and more.


With thousands of five-star reviews, we know how to Edutain (Entertain and Educate).

All our guides are expert locals who have graduated from an Icelandic tour guide school.