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The Reykjavik CatWalk

A playful 2-hour private walking tour through downtown Reykjavik celebrating cats, folklore, and cozy café culture.
Full description

Step into a whisker-filled adventure through downtown Reykjavik on this walking tour designed especially for cat lovers. The Reykjavik CatWalk blends history, folklore, humor, and local culture — all seen through the lens of Iceland’s long fascination with our feline companions. From settlement-era legends to modern city cats, this tour explores how cats have prowled through Icelandic stories, homes, and hearts for centuries.

As you stroll through the city, your guide shares myths, superstitions, and entertaining tales about cats from Iceland and around the world — including stories of magical cats, mischievous folklore creatures, and the beloved neighborhood cats that locals adore today. This experience is lighthearted, interactive, and filled with personality, making it just as fun for curious travelers as it is for devoted cat enthusiasts.

A highlight of the walk is a cozy stop at the famous Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse, where you’ll relax with coffee or hot cocoa while meeting friendly resident cats. Enjoy Icelandic pastries as you unwind in a warm, welcoming space dedicated to feline wellbeing.

If luck is on your side, you may even spot some of downtown Reykjavik’s most famous cats roaming their favorite corners. The tour finishes in a beautiful cultural setting near Hallgrímskirkja at the sculpture garden of Einar Jónsson Sculpture Garden — a peaceful ending to a walk full of stories, laughter, and pawsitive energy.

Adding heart to the experience, part of the tour’s proceeds supports local feline welfare through The Cat Protection Society, helping care for cats in need.

This is a purr-fect way to explore Reykjavik for anyone who loves animals, folklore, and fun city walks.

About this activity
Duration
2 hours
Location
Reykjavík
Cancellation
24 hours
Includes
  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit to Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse
  • Coffee or hot cocoa
  • Icelandic pastry tasting
  • Stories, folklore, and local cat history
  • Additional café purchases
  • Personal shopping
  • Tips (optional)
Details
Trip plan

Starting point:

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars

Our first stop is at Gyllti Kötturinn

We walk to a bookstore to look for the Christmas Cat

We visit a hidden garden and learn about Cat's in Icelandic Folklore

We pass by Hallgrímskirkja Church

Our Final stop is at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson

Arrive back at:

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars

This is an example. Travel routes may change.
From 8.990 ISK
Per person

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