Private Combo Reykjavik Folklore & CatWalk

by Your Friend in Reykjavik · Hiking & trekking · Reykjavík

4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Good with teenagers
Eco-certified

from €318 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Private Combo Reykjavik Folklore & CatWalk — Your Friend in Reykjavik

The Christmas Cat is in downtown Reykjavik in December

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The Reykjavik Cat Walk Introductory Photo

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A downtown Reykjavik Cat in front of colorful houses

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Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Starts at
We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.
Ingólfstorg 1, Reykjavik
Guide
Guided in English, French, Spanish
Departs
10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 …
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Join this 3.5-hour private combo tour of Reykjavik’s folklore and feline wonders. You’ll stroll through the city, stopping at Café Babalú for a cozy coffee and savoring delightful cat-themed literature in a local bookstore. Explore the Reykjavik Pond while keeping an eye out for the famous downtown cats. Your expert guide will share enchanting tales of Icelandic magic, show you Hólavallakirkjugarður Cemetery, and reveal the secrets of the Guardian Spirits at Austurvöllur Square. This tour perfectly blends rich folklore with the charm of Reykjavik’s beloved cats. Dress warmly for a comfortable exploration of this captivating city.

Description from the operator, Your Friend in Reykjavik. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.
Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland called Víkurkirkjugarður
We walk through the center of Reykjavik talking about the hidden people and monsters of Iceland
We visit Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church and talk about the trolls of Iceland
Hólavallakirkjugarður cemetery
The Reykjavik Pond and talk about Icelandic aquatic monsters
The Parliament garden is a beautiful visit
Austurvöllur square by the Icelandic Parliament
Gyllti Kötturinn
We walk to a bookstore to look for the Christmas Cat
We visit a hidden garden and learn about Cats in Icelandic Folklore
Coffee or hot cocoa and an Icelandic pastry at Café Babalú
We have to check out some Reykjavik Cat related goods
We pass by Hallgrímskirkja Church
Our Final stop is at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson

Included

Expert guidance, fun, and some purr-fect cat cuddling.
Coffee or Hot Cocoa and an Icelandic pastry at Café Babalú

Good to know

Just dress according to the weather, but please wear layers ;)

Please be at our meeting point at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time of our walking tour together

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. 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.

1Your Friend in Reykjavik 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 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

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

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Your Friend in Reykjavik

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Sanket Das
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Your Friend in Reykjavik is the best tour company in Reykjavik . I took Walk with a Viking Tour , Snaefellsnes Peninsula day tour and 6 days around Iceland Adventure tour . I spent 8 Nights in Iceland . I stayed 2 nights at Hotel Reykjavik Grand , 1 night at Hotel Geirland , 1 night at Hotel Hofn , 1 night at Wilderness Center , 1 night at Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels , 1 night at Hotel Laugarbakki , 1 night at Hotel Keflavik . It was an amazing tour . My experience in Iceland was magical and heavenly . I also visited Blue Lagoon and it was a nice experience. I enjoyed my every second in Iceland . Iceland is one of the most beautiful country on our planet . I would keep visiting Iceland in the future . Thank you for making my Iceland journey special and memorable .
Wendy Uhlig
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
We had a great time on our Iceland Folklore tour. Our guide was Einar. He was a fantastic storyteller!! Hidden people/elves, trolls and ghost stories - and a lot of Icelandic history. Thank you Einar!!
Nanci Ritter
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Petra was an incredible guide. We asked her to show us as much as she could before taking our crazy family of 10 to the airport for our flights to three different cities ! First stop was the beautiful church in downtown Reykjavik that had just opened with an organ recital. Next stop a lovely spot and observation sight overlooking the city by the Pearl. Cold and wet she found us a lovely coffee shop with the best pastries for a welcome mid morning rest next to the sea. Back in the van we drove for a bit before having the opportunity to explore a geothermal field on our way to the airport. A perfect day and ending to our time in Iceland. Petra shared alot of history and information from the perspective of a local which we all appreciated and enjoyed!
Vincent Damas
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Nice walking trip in Reykjavik city centre with our local guide Hrafn, very friendly and knowledgeable. A good introduction to Iceland on the very first day of our 2 weeks road-trip around the island 👍

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Blue Lagoon transfer: private car, shuttle or taxi?A private Blue Lagoon transfer costs €107 to €232 per car. Under three people the bus is cheaper; with luggage or a late flight the car wins.
Keflavík Airport transfer: shared shuttle or private?Every Iceland trip starts at Keflavík. Shared shuttle or private transfer? The right answer depends on group size and landing time more than budget.
Private family tours in Iceland: what they costTaste Iceland's private family tours run €1,024 to €1,595 per booking. What you get for that, which age limits apply, and when a cheaper family tour wins.

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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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Reykjavík: light 08:37–17:48, 9 h 11 min of daylight.

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Pairs well with

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