The Funky History Walk - With a local storyteller

by Funky Iceland · Hiking & trekking · Reykjavík

5.00(440) · tour · TripAdvisor
The Funky History Walk - With a local storyteller — Funky Iceland

Would this be cheaper direct? No — we sell at Funky Iceland's own price and take our commission from them, not from you. What you get here is one checkout across operators, one confirmation, and one place to change or cancel it. If you ever find it cheaper on their own site, tell us and we will match it or explain why we cannot.

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  • Duration

    2 hours and 30 minutes

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Meet on location

  • Languages

    EN

  • Departs

    09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until departure

About this experience

On this tour we will take a short walk through downtown Reykjavík. Throughout the tour we will share with you some fun and interesting stories from Iceland's history from Vikings to modern times. 

You will learn about some main historical events and learn how the fight for survival, freedom, and tolerance have shaped the nation. Learn how these values continue to shape its liberal attitudes today. Listen as your guide brings not-so-common stories to life through humor and unique story-telling.

We are history buffs with a passion for storytelling and your new best friends in Reykjavík.


Description from the operator, Funky Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

  • Local English speaking guide
  • Deep insight into Icelandic history and culture

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is wind above the treeline and river levels after rain — the guide decides on the day. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Funky Iceland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 0 hours before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper History Talks Back A Viking Walk with Melkorka from Prinsessur ehf is €25 — €21 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Funky Iceland · €46Prinsessur ehf · €25
How long it runs2.5 hours1 hour
Changing your mindFree until departureFree until 24 h before
How hard it isVery easyEasy

The €21 buys you 1.5 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Why we list it

Funky Iceland is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

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Hiking & trekking — questions people ask

When can you hike in Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September. The highland roads to Landmannalaugar are closed by snow the rest of the year, and the opening date shifts with the weather each summer. In season, day tours from Reykjavík (/experience/16823/) run about fourteen hours with a three- to five-hour guided hike and a soak in the hot river. If you have your own 4x4, the meet-on-location hike (/experience/254326/) skips the bus.

How hard is the Laugavegur trek?

Moderate to hard. It is 55 kilometres over four days from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, with river crossings, snow patches in July and weather that can turn to sleet in August. You do not need technical skills, but you need to carry a pack and walk five to eight hours a day. Guided treks (/experience/738812/) handle logistics and camping gear; the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) lets self-guided walkers carry a day pack only.

Can you hike to the volcano near Reykjavík?

Yes, when it is safe. The Reykjanes eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and around Grindavík have drawn hikers since 2021, and guided tours (/experience/629086/, /experience/620679/) follow the routes the Civil Protection authority has open. If there is an active eruption, access changes daily and tours adapt or pause. The lava is usually cooled and crusted; you see fresh black rock and steam, not flowing lava. Wear boots; the ground is rough.

What should I pack for a day hike in Iceland?

Waterproof jacket and trousers, not a poncho; the wind will shred it. Hiking boots with ankle support, wool or synthetic layers, hat, gloves, sunglasses and a packed lunch with two litres of water. In the highlands add a warm mid-layer even in July. Guides carry first aid and route knowledge, not your rain gear. Cotton jeans and trainers are the most common reason people have a miserable day.

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Pairs well with

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