Private Reykjavík city moment

New Moments Iceland invites you to experience the oldest cultural and gastronomic walking tour in Reykjavik, a meaningful alternative to traditional city sightseeing. Discover downtown Reykjavik in an intimate and informative way while learning about the city’s history, art, architecture, culture, and local flavors. Walk through the city center with an experienced guide who shares stories, traditions, and folklore while passing landmarks including Alþingishúsið, the historic Icelandic Parliament House. At each stop you will enjoy small tastings of Iceland such as dried seaweed or a warming healing drink prepared from a secret local recipe.

The journey also explores themes connected to Reykjavík’s Viking heritage and settlement history, including the oldest known Viking farm ruins in the city. Along the way you will taste traditional Icelandic beer, shark, snaps, seaweed, and dried fish while learning ancient Viking customs including fortune telling. At the oldest cemetery you will hear fascinating stories about spirits, elves, and the legendary garden caretaker ghost along with a taste of Icelandic ghost beer. A rune stone souvenir completes this immersive city walk filled with history, flavor, and unexpected moments.