Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour with Coffee and Pastry
by Your Friend In Reykjavik
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This walking tour in Reykjavik lasts about two hours and focuses on the history and presence of cats in the city. The tour begins at the two stone pillars at Ingólfur Square, which mark the start of Iceland's settlement, where participants learn about the origins of Icelandic cats. The group then moves to Lake Tjornin to observe the pond and its birdlife while reflecting on cats' behavior in similar settings. Walking past Hallgrimskirkja church, the tour ends at the Einar Jonsson Sculpture Garden. Included is a visit to the Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse, where participants can pet cats while enjoying coffee or hot cocoa along with Icelandic pastries. The guide provides commentary throughout. If conditions allow, the tour may include sightings of some well-known local cats such as Baktus, Jonsi, and Ofelia. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ingólfur Square
The meeting point is at the two stone pillars that mark the start of Iceland's settlement. The guide explains the arrival and origins of cats in Iceland.
10 min
Lake Tjornin
The group pauses briefly to look at the pond and its birdlife, considering how cats might interact in such an environment.
5 min
Hallgrimskirkja
The group passes by Hallgrímskirkja church while heading toward the Einar Jónsson sculpture garden.
The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
The final stop is at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson, where the tour concludes after about two hours.
10 min
Meeting point
Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. Center Hotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.
End point
We End up at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour with Coffee and Pastry
by Your Friend In Reykjavik
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€126Overview
This walking tour in Reykjavik lasts about two hours and focuses on the history and presence of cats in the city. The tour begins at the two stone pillars at Ingólfur Square, which mark the start of Iceland's settlement, where participants learn about the origins of Icelandic cats. The group then moves to Lake Tjornin to observe the pond and its birdlife while reflecting on cats' behavior in similar settings. Walking past Hallgrimskirkja church, the tour ends at the Einar Jonsson Sculpture Garden. Included is a visit to the Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse, where participants can pet cats while enjoying coffee or hot cocoa along with Icelandic pastries. The guide provides commentary throughout. If conditions allow, the tour may include sightings of some well-known local cats such as Baktus, Jonsi, and Ofelia. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ingólfur Square
The meeting point is at the two stone pillars that mark the start of Iceland's settlement. The guide explains the arrival and origins of cats in Iceland.
10 min
Lake Tjornin
The group pauses briefly to look at the pond and its birdlife, considering how cats might interact in such an environment.
5 min
Hallgrimskirkja
The group passes by Hallgrímskirkja church while heading toward the Einar Jónsson sculpture garden.
The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
The final stop is at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson, where the tour concludes after about two hours.
10 min
Meeting point
Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. Center Hotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.
End point
We End up at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.