Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik

Join our Reykjavik Funky History Walking Tour for an immersive exploration of Iceland’s history. Learn about survival, freedom, and tolerance while enjoying crazy stories and a delicious Icelandic lunch.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hallgrimskirkja - Marvel at the city’s most famous landmark.
  • The Statue of Leif Eiriksson - Learn about Leif Ericsson and his family.
  • The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) - We visit Einar Jónson’s sculpture garden to enjoy some of his artwork and listen to stories about Vikings and Norse mythology.
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

This Reykjavik walking tour is an immersive history lesson with Icelandic lunch included in the price. The tour is a quick and easy way to learn about the history of Iceland and the basic stuff you need to know to continue exploring the city on your own. Join us on an amazing journey through 1150 years of Icelandic history and learn how the fight for…

Location
Hallgrimskirkja
We will meet you in front of Hallgrímskirkja Church, by the Viking statue.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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F8684ixdiegoc
Oct 8, 2024
Amazing walk - We did this walk with Lalli, an amazing guide, who told us a lot of histories and gave valuable information abou the City and how to enjoy the most of the City!
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Jody_b
Oct 6, 2024
Great history with lots of laughs - We had great weather which made the walking tour even more perfect. Our guide was fantastic and very funny! Great way to see the city and learn about the history without being bored.
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Loganq570
Oct 5, 2024
Funny, educational, and easy! - We had such a great time walking around Reykjavik with Lalli. This was the very first thing we did after arriving, and I wouldn’t change a thing. It was a great way to get to know the city and gather ideas for our next few days. Thanks for a fantastic time, Lalli!
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Robert_m
Oct 5, 2024
Funky Iceland - Lalli was a most excellent guide. He was exceedingly knowledgeable of Iceland. He injected humor and facts into his story telling. This event was one of the big highlights of our trip to Iceland!. 10/10 recommend!
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Travelbyrosie
Oct 4, 2024
Do yourself a favour- take a tour with Lalli! - We loved our Funky History Tour with the entertaining & informative Lalli. We learnt about vikings, explorers, conquerors, some of the questionable aspects of Icelandic history and then the modern renaissance. The tour was well paced and the famous hot dog was a lovely (& delicious) surprise. Highly recommended!!
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Kellyu68
Oct 2, 2024
Get Funky in Reykjavik! - Don’t let the name throw you off, this is a fantastic historical and informational tour you’ll find in Reykjavík. Kallie guided us while telling the history of the city, details of the Vikings, development of the country, curiosities of the language with English, and great tips on how to best enjoy your stay in Iceland. It was complete and detailed, yet light and enjoyable. It’s my experience that the best tours are given by a local who loves living there. Lillian is that and more. Strongly recommend taking this tour as soon as you arrive to hit the ground running! Get Funky and you’ll be happy you did!
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Janetu855
Oct 2, 2024
Best. Tour. Ever. - My husband and I had a very enjoyable tour with Lalli! He’s very knowledgeable and had a lot of great information. We had toured with another walking tour company and were not satisfied. I am so glad I found Funky Iceland in Reykjavík. If you’re interested in really learning about the city, Iceland, and in seeing some places that you might not normally go to, I would highly recommend their services! When I come again, we will use this service and will recommend Funky Iceland to all my friends and family who plan to visit!
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Vev268
Sep 30, 2024
Funky Tour of Reykjavik in September 2024 - A most informative and fun tour with Lalli who took his time to explain things and to answer our questions. Highly recommend!
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Danielps8755um
Sep 25, 2024
Great tour get the hot dog with everything - I came into Iceland knowing nothing but of Björk and the Sugarcubes. Taking the Funky Iceland tour was not only informative but fun. There were plenty of tours to choose from, but Funky Iceland, albeit smaller has got to be better. I love the smaller groups with walking tours as the experience is much more personal and attentive. I ask a lot of questions and never felt like a bother. Lalli was amazing. He is funny, engaging and knowledgeable. He was able to expand beyond what his story was with ease showing how he wasn’t memorizing a script as much as telling a story as if he lived it. He even helped a girl working on a school project during our tour. He didn’t not gloss over the uglier parts of the history at all. He recognized they were not so nice but still Important to the Iceland of today. I now tell people about this tour and all the Amazing knowledge I’m now imbued with. How can a tour that ends with a hot dog be bad?
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Udyy2018
Sep 24, 2024
A walk following the icelandic path among their sheeps - This was fun walk with an introduction to the less known facts about icelanders, vikings and the transformation from poverty to riches and Calvinistic tribal society to nowadays open society with a hint of wokeness. lalli provides an icelandic point of view which helps understanding this small society.
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From $63
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).