The Reykjavik CatWalk

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8.990 ISK

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

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.

Guided walking tour
Visit to Reykjavik Cat Coffeehouse
Coffee or hot cocoa
Icelandic pastry tasting
Stories, folklore, and local cat history

Comfortabele wandelschoenen
Weergeschikte kleding
Camera or phone for photos
Curiosity and love for cats

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars
We ontmoeten elkaar buiten Hlöllabátar, met uitzicht op het Ingólfstorgplein en de twee hoge stenen pilaren, CentreHotel Plaza ligt aan uw rechterhand Banken, tafels en een overdekt plafond maken het een comfortabele plek om te wachten.

Onze deskundige lokale gidsen dragen meestal een lichtblauw jasje met Your Friend in Reykjavik op de rug

Het ontmoetingspunt op Google Maps:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFedGCGBFQtWt3PJ8
Our first stop is at Gyllti Kötturinn
There we try to spot Baktus the Cat, probably the second most famous Cat of Iceland (After the Christmas Cat of course)
We walk to a bookstore to look for the Christmas Cat
Legend tells us that the Christmas Cat can sometimes be found in this excellent downtown book store
We visit a hidden garden and learn about Cat's in Icelandic Folklore
We check out the Reykjavik Pond
Nestled in the heart of Reykjavik lies Tjörnin, affectionately dubbed the Reykjavik Pond—a serene sanctuary amidst the city’s vibrant rhythm.

Here, the tranquil waters weave stories of everyday life as locals and visitors mingle, sharing moments of quiet reflection and joy.

With its graceful swans and the gentle buzz of nature, Tjörnin offers a serene respite, inviting all to unwind in its soothing embrace.
The backstreets of Reykjavik, checking out cats
We continue our stories about Cats, through history.
The Reykjavik Kattakaffihusid
Welcome to the Reykjavik Kattakaffihusid, where feline fanatics and caffeine addicts unite for the purrfect blend of cuddles and coffee!

This isn’t your average cuppa—it’s served with a side of whiskers and whimsy.

Get ready to paws for a moment and sip your meow-cha while being surrounded by the ultimate moggy madness.

Whether you’re a cat whisperer or just a casual cat-ffeine seeker, this spot promises a latte of fur-bulous fun and paws-itively delightful company. It’s not just a cafe—it’s a paw-some playground for cat and coffee enthusiasts alike!
We have to check out some Reykjavik Cat related goods
We visit a store that offers beautiful Cat Related designs
We pass by Hallgrímskirkja Church
Welkom bij Hallgrimmskirkja, de architectonische reus van Reykjavik die schreeuwt dat ik het langste kind van de straat ben!“

Onze gidsen van Your Friend in Reykjavik kennen alle sappige, leuke verhalen over dit iconische monument.

We zorgen ervoor dat uw bezoek niet alleen maar gaat over lonken naar de grootsheid; we zullen er een aantal eigenzinnige verhalen in gooien om je te vermaken.

Maak je klaar om te lachen, te leren en misschien zelfs een pose aan te nemen als een Viking-veroveraar bovenaan!

Wie zei dat bezienswaardigheden niet lachen kan zijn?
Our Final stop is at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson
There are some cat related sculptures in the Garden and if we are furr-tunate enough we will see some downtown cats there.