The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour

Overview

Learn about the role that cats have played in Icelandic myths and history—and enjoy a totally unique way to see the city—on this cat-themed walking tour of Reykjavik. With just your guide and small group for company, set off on foot to discover Reykjavik’s quirky, cat-related landmarks, stopping by some of the city’s best-known attractions en route. The tour culminates with a chance to meet furry friends at a cat cafe, all with drinks and entry included.

• Learn cat-related myths and stories you’d never discover on your own
• This tour is perfect for visiting cat lovers and families
• Warm up with hot drinks at a cozy cat cafe
• This small-group tour is capped at just six to keep things personal

What’s Included

• Coffee and/or Tea
  We offer Coffee or Hot Cocoa & an Icelandic pastry at the Reykjavik Cat Coffee house
• Guided Commentary

Itinerary

1. Ingólfstorg- We meet up at a fitting place, or the two stone pillars, the monument to the start of the Settlement of Iceland. Where did the Cats of Iceland come from? 10 minutes
2. Lake Tjornin- We stop for a little while admiring the Reykjavik pond and its birdlife. Just imagining how it would be a cat in those circumstances 5 minutes
3. Hallgrimskirkja (Pass By)- We pass by Hallgrímskirkja on our way to the sculpture garden of Einar Jonsson
4. Kattakaffihúsið- We stop for a hot drink and Icelandic pastry, while we pet some cats 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5. The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)- Our final stop is at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson 10 minutes