Reykjavik Funky History Walking Tour with Local Storyteller
by Funky Iceland
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✓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.€120Overview
This Reykjavik Funky History Walking Tour with a local storyteller lasts about two and a half hours and is led by an English-speaking local guide. The group size is limited to 15 participants, and a minimum of six participants is required for the tour to operate. The tour begins at Hallgrimskirkja church, where the guide spends around twenty minutes explaining the history and significance of this iconic landmark. Next, the group moves to the Statue of Leif Eiriksson for about ten minutes to hear stories about Leif Eriksson and his family. The tour continues with a twenty-minute visit to the Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum and its garden, where the guide shares stories related to Vikings and Norse mythology while showing the artwork. After that, participants walk for about ten minutes through a residential area, learning about Iceland’s conversion to Christianity. The tour then includes a twenty-minute walk through the Þingholt neighborhood, focusing on Iceland’s economic development from poverty to growth. The group passes by Lake Tjörnin for five minutes before arriving at Parliament House (Althingishus), where they spend twenty minutes learning about Iceland’s political history. The tour finishes with a twenty-minute visit inside Reykjavik City Hall. The guide presents Icelandic history with an entertaining and straightforward style, including some unusual and lively stories that reflect the tour’s funky character. Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hallgrimskirkja
The tour begins with a twenty-minute stop at Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik’s most notable church, where the guide explains its significance.
20 min
The Statue of Leif Eiriksson
The group spends about ten minutes at the statue, learning about Leif Ericsson and his family.
10 min
The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
Visitors spend twenty minutes at the Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum and its garden, viewing sculptures and listening to stories about Vikings and Norse mythology.
20 min
Residential Area
The tour includes a ten-minute walk through a residential area where the guide discusses Iceland’s conversion to Christianity.
10 min
Þingholt Neighborhood
Participants walk for twenty minutes through the Þingholt neighborhood while learning how Iceland progressed from poverty to economic development.
20 min
Lake Tjornin
The group strolls past Lake Tjörnin for five minutes.
5 min
Parliament House (Althingishus)
At Parliament House, the group spends twenty minutes learning about Iceland’s political history.
20 min
Reykjavik City Hall
The tour ends with a twenty-minute visit inside Reykjavik City Hall.
20 min
Meeting point
We will meet you in front of Hallgrímskirkja Church, by the Viking statue.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Reykjavik Funky History Walking Tour with Local Storyteller
by Funky Iceland
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.€120Overview
This Reykjavik Funky History Walking Tour with a local storyteller lasts about two and a half hours and is led by an English-speaking local guide. The group size is limited to 15 participants, and a minimum of six participants is required for the tour to operate. The tour begins at Hallgrimskirkja church, where the guide spends around twenty minutes explaining the history and significance of this iconic landmark. Next, the group moves to the Statue of Leif Eiriksson for about ten minutes to hear stories about Leif Eriksson and his family. The tour continues with a twenty-minute visit to the Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum and its garden, where the guide shares stories related to Vikings and Norse mythology while showing the artwork. After that, participants walk for about ten minutes through a residential area, learning about Iceland’s conversion to Christianity. The tour then includes a twenty-minute walk through the Þingholt neighborhood, focusing on Iceland’s economic development from poverty to growth. The group passes by Lake Tjörnin for five minutes before arriving at Parliament House (Althingishus), where they spend twenty minutes learning about Iceland’s political history. The tour finishes with a twenty-minute visit inside Reykjavik City Hall. The guide presents Icelandic history with an entertaining and straightforward style, including some unusual and lively stories that reflect the tour’s funky character. Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hallgrimskirkja
The tour begins with a twenty-minute stop at Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik’s most notable church, where the guide explains its significance.
20 min
The Statue of Leif Eiriksson
The group spends about ten minutes at the statue, learning about Leif Ericsson and his family.
10 min
The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
Visitors spend twenty minutes at the Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum and its garden, viewing sculptures and listening to stories about Vikings and Norse mythology.
20 min
Residential Area
The tour includes a ten-minute walk through a residential area where the guide discusses Iceland’s conversion to Christianity.
10 min
Þingholt Neighborhood
Participants walk for twenty minutes through the Þingholt neighborhood while learning how Iceland progressed from poverty to economic development.
20 min
Lake Tjornin
The group strolls past Lake Tjörnin for five minutes.
5 min
Parliament House (Althingishus)
At Parliament House, the group spends twenty minutes learning about Iceland’s political history.
20 min
Reykjavik City Hall
The tour ends with a twenty-minute visit inside Reykjavik City Hall.
20 min
Meeting point
We will meet you in front of Hallgrímskirkja Church, by the Viking statue.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.