The Funky History Walk - With a local storyteller

by Funky Iceland · Hiking & trekking · Reykjavík

5.00· 443 TripAdvisor reviews of this tour 4.5· 11 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own
Eco-certified

from €46.14 per person

Next departure: Sat 24 Oct

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The Funky History Walk - With a local storyteller — Funky Iceland

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Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Guide
Guided in English
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.

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.
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.
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 Reykjavik Walking Tour small group - CityWalk from CityWalk Reykjavik is €40 — €6 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Funky Iceland · €46	CityWalk Reykjavik · €40
Changing your mind	Free until departure	Free until 24 h before

On everything we can measure, the CityWalk Reykjavik tour is the better buy. The €6 is not buying anything we can point to, so unless you want this operator in particular, take the cheaper one.

Why we list it

Funky Iceland is one of 204 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 →

What travellers say about Funky Iceland

Read all 11 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.5/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Leah A. Finlay - The Happy Camper-Writer
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
This will be my go to place should I find myself back in Kópavogur. The service was professional, prompt, and friendly. They are one of the seafood/shellfish free places in the food court, which is great for people with these type of allergies. The food is flavorful and high quality. Delicious!
B D
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
So so so good! Eleonora was very friendly and kind and the food was outstanding! The butter chicken was as creamy and delicious as in a good Indian restaurant in London, so much better than what I expected from a mall's food court. The burger was amazing as well, this was seriously the best meal we had since we arrived to Iceland!
Sandeep Vaja
★★★★★ · 5 months ago
Second time dining at Funky Bhangra. First time at this branch. Setup in a food court. Food is amazing. Great flavours. Rate this place highly. A little expensive but I would say it's worth it.
Honest Reviews
★ · 2 weeks ago
This is NOT Indian food. This is some vague form of fusion, attempted by someone who knows nothing about Indian food.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Reykjavík walking tour: free, paid or self-guided?A tip-based tour is fine for an overview. Pay for a small group if you want a guide who can answer questions. Self-guided works too: the centre is walkable in an hour.

Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

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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Reykjavík: light 08:43–17:41, 8 h 58 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until departure
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Funky Iceland cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: Funky Iceland's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
✓ Vetted operator — the six checks every operator passes

Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €2 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.