Step into a whisker-filled adventure through downtown Reykjavik on this walking tour made especially for cat lovers. Part history lesson, part folklore hour, part scavenger hunt for the city's most opinionated residents, you'll discover how deeply cats have clawed their way into Icelandic stories, homes, and hearts. Your guide — a self-appointed expert in feline mythology and gossip — shares tales of magical cats, mischievous folklore creatures, and legendary felines from Iceland and beyond, all delivered with a wink and a healthy respect for cats' general disdain for schedules. Keep your eyes peeled for downtown Reykjavik's most famous local cats along the route. No promises they'll show up (cats, as ever, do what they want), but the odds are in your favor. Halfway through, you'll paws for a proper break at Café Babalú, where coffee, hot cocoa, and Icelandic pastries await in a cozy space dedicated to feline wellbeing — the purr-fect chance to warm up and compare cat-spotting notes
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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?
We stop for a little while admiring the Reykjavik pond and its birdlife. Just imagining how it would be a cat in those circumstances.
We pass by Hallgrímskirkja on our way to the sculpture garden of Einar Jonsson
Our final stop is at the Sculpture Garden of Einar Jonsson
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Reykjavik Cat Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $72 per person for this Reykjavik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 0–6 pay nothing, adults from $72.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. Center Hotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Robyn is an amazing, fun guide who has deep knowledge on not only the adorable cats of Iceland, but of Icelandic history and culture as well. She was beyond sweet and patient with our questions, funny and quite charming. My friend and I had the pleasure of having her all to ourselves which made the experience feel very personalized and like we were meeting with a new friend.
This tour was so fun, we got lucky with a nice warm day, blue sky's. We were able to see the adorable city cats. Our guide was a certified cat lover, dressed really cute and was very knowledgable about the famous city cats!
We went on the Cat Walking Tour with Esther E and it was wonderful! She is so knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Loved every minute and would highly recommend this tour to any cat lover!
Our guide Lauren was a great storyteller! In addition to meeting the local cats, we were treated to the history of cats on Iceland, as well as other fascinating bits of history that I had not heard anywhere else.
The communication from the tour company was excellent and detailed. A link to the meeting location was included for ease of meeting. We had booked the wrong day, and they were able to accommodate a change. Lauren was personable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She is a good story teller and engages the group. While searching for cats, she weaved in history of Reykjavik and Iceland. The coffee/cocoa stop with donuts came at the perfect time. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and recommend it to others who love cats.
Such a fun tour and a must for any cat lover. Our guide Lauren was great and really brought the cat lore to life. A fun way to learn the city's history and of course, meet the resident cats!
Robin was a fantastic guide - super knowledgeable about the city and where to find the kitties! A fun way to learn about Reykjavik and to help with cat withdrawal caused by being away from home.
Jess was a wonderful tour guide with great stories! We learned a lot about the city, the community, and of course, the cats! Great short walking tour of downtown Reykjavik with lovely stops at local shops. Highly recommend!
Lauren is an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge.. which includes the cats around Reykjavik!!! We booked the tour for the day we arrived in town and it was a perfect way to see the town and meet some cool cats. She knows where they hang out and if they’re not in their regular space, she knew we’d eventually run into them. Great tour… thank you!!!
As cat/culture lovers we were really excited about this tour and learning more about Reykjavik but tbh this one definitely... fell flat. Not because it was a gorgeous day (and hence many of the shop cats were understandably prowling out and about and not in their normal spots—we totally get that) but because our guide felt pretty green/uncomfortable and not wholly prepped for the tour. That said, as both my partner and I have been tour guides in the past, we know it's really hard work; we just wish it had been better mapped out and less "fluffy" (no pun intended).
Dear traveler, We are sorry that the tour did not live up to you expectations, not the expectations we set ourselves. You are right the guide on the day was on the inexperienced side and is learning fast, but we need to help them get even better. We hope you had a lovely time in Iceland and we appreciate the feedback! -Ingimar
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