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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Scandinavia

33 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Old towns up here are compact and the guides are usually locals with an opinion. The 15 below cover Reykjavík, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen, priced by length, with a note on the ones that run in the dark months.

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland - Four to six stops, with enough food for a full meal
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Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Walk from Harpa Concert Hall through central Reykjavík, stopping at four to six restaurants and food trucks for eight or more tastings. Try dishes such as lamb, fish, plokkfiskur, fermented shark, hot dogs, and rye bread ice cream while guides including Stevie, Thor, Lenny, and Mímir share food traditions, local stories, and practical restaurant tips.

“Thor was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing stories about the local culture. All food stops were well-organized with perfect portions, delicious fare, and were flexible to accommodate some food restrictions of members of our group.”

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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk - Rainbow Street and the National Theatre bring Reykjavík to life
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Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

2.Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour – by CityWalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,076 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Start at Hallgrímskirkja and walk through Rainbow Street, past the National Theatre, Arnarhóll, Harpa, the Old Harbour, Parliament, and City Hall. Expect an English-speaking local guide, a maximum of 12 people, indoor pauses in cold weather, and an easy introduction to Reykjavík’s stories, layout, and daily life.

“It was really interesting & informative. Our guide, Martin, was a lot of fun. He has a wealth of knowledge about Icelandic history.”

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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen - Christiansborg and the story of power
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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

3.Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,953 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Copenhagen’s central sights with a private English-speaking guide such as Paula, Fran, Jack, or Laura. Over about three hours, you’ll go from Rådhuspladsen along Strøget to Nyhavn and Amalienborg, with stops at Christiansborg, Marmorkirken, and more. The pace can suit your group, but palace interiors and food are not included.

“Learnt a lot from Paula, who is Spanish, about the Danish way of living while walking through the City.”

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Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour - Christiansborg and the city’s political heart
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Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour

4.Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,324 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Walk central Copenhagen with guides such as Thor, Steen, Martin, Roger, or Sebastian. In two hours, you’ll see Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Marble Church while hearing Danish history, WWII stories, political jokes, and local tips. The tour is outdoors, English-speaking, wheelchair-friendly, and limited to bookings of six people.

“Steen, from Politically Incorrect walking tour was brilliant and humourous. He was informative.Thank you”

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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Murders, plague, and public executions
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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

5.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,206 reviews · from $31

Walk through Gamla Stan for 1.5 hours with a Swedish or English-speaking guide such as Callum, Chris, Cody, or Reece. Expect narrow lanes, old courtyards, cobbled steps, medieval stories, murders, plagues, ghosts, public executions, and plenty of dark humor. The route begins and ends in Stockholm’s Old Town, though the exact meeting point varies by booking option.

“Callum was an excellent guide! Very fun and entertaining and spooky and was much more than I expected! Would recommend to all ages!”

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Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings - The Fermented Shark Test
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Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

6.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,645 reviews · 3 hours · from $142

Walk central Reykjavik with an English-speaking local guide and taste 6 to 8 Icelandic dishes at five eateries. Expect lamb, seafood, desserts, drinks, a hot dog stop, and possibly fermented shark, plus stories about Reykjavik and Icelandic food traditions. Guides may include Thor, Bonnie, Ben, Stevie, or Mírmir.

“it was a blast, there was a lot of walking. It was informative, fun, our people in our group were great.”

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Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour - Bergenhus Fortress and the making of a kingdom
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Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour

7.Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,609 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Spend two hours walking Bergen with local guides such as Janine, Jeff, Emma, Magda, or Eirik. See Bergenhus Fortress, Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, old alleys, Fløibanen, and residential streets while learning about trade, war, food, rain, and modern life. Expect cobblestones, some uphill walking, small groups, and all-weather conditions.

“Our guide Eirik was very knowledgeable about Bergen’s past & present. He was happy to answer questions, he also injected interesting stories & humour into the tour. We found the tour really informative, fun & interesting.”

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Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present - Bryggen and the Hanseatic merchants
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Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

8.Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,575 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk from Bergenhus Fortress through Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, Fjellsiden, Skostredet, and the Fish Market with a local English-speaking guide. Expect medieval history, Hanseatic trade, Norwegian daily life, food tips, and outdoor culture. The tour stays outside, takes about two hours, and has a maximum of 16 people.

“This tour is a great introduction to Bergen for first-time visitors, and a good refresher for repeat visitors. Our tour guide, Jeff, was interesting and informative. He gave us a good overview of the history of Bergen and what it’s like to live there now, as well as sightseeing tips and excellent restaurant recommendations.”

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Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour - Starting at Højbro Plads
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Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour

9.Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk central Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide such as Troels or Jack, hearing candid stories about Danish royalty, fires, WWII, and city life. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Højbro Plads, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Opera House area, Strøget, and Marble Church, ending near the royal palaces.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Troels! He was very knowledgeable and we got to see so much of the city! He catered it to it interests, gave us all the history, and made it really fun! I would absolutely book this!”

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Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town - Parliament and the city’s political front door
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Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

10.Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,175 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Start near Parliament at 10:00 am and spend 2.5 hours walking through Gamla Stan with guides such as Gaia, Sophie, Aggie, and Katherine. See the Royal Palace, Stortorget, Riddarholmen, Storkyrkan, the German Church, and Stockholm’s narrowest street. Expect history, politics, Swedish customs, and practical food and sightseeing tips.

“Gaia the guide was great very informative interesting tour of the sights in the Old Town. Also recommendations of where to eat and where and when to see the changing of the guard .”

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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan - Narrow lanes, courtyards, and Stockholm’s darker past
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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

11.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Gamla Stan after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Callum, Reese, or Cody. Expect 90 minutes of murders, plagues, executions, myths, crypt stories, and medieval details, told with humor and theatrical flair. The tour covers narrow lanes and courtyards, operates in all weather, and suits adults and older children best.

“Great tour and great tour guide! Highly recommend it! Our guide was terrific and the ending was definitely a surprise.”

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Copenhagen: Group Walking Tour - City Highlights - 2 Hours - Starting at Bishop Absalon and Gammel Strand
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Copenhagen: Group Walking Tour – City Highlights – 2 Hours

12.Group Walking Tour – City Highlights – 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,088 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk Copenhagen’s old center for two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Thor, Roger, Steen, or Martin. Expect royal stories, Hans Christian Andersen, gore, gossip, and jokes aimed at every nationality. The tour links Gammel Strand, Christiansborg, Strøget, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Marble Church, with practical tips along the way.

“Thor was an absolutely amazing, knowledgeable and hilarious guide and made this tour so enjoyable!”

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Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking - Meeting at Ingólfstorg and finding the group
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Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

13.Reykjavik Walking Tour – Walk with a Viking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,018 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about two hours walking central Reykjavík with a local guide in a group of no more than 12. See Alþingi, Lake Tjörnin, the Old Harbour, Harpa, Laugavegur, and Hallgrímskirkja while hearing about Vikings, folklore, modern Icelandic life, food, and places to return to.

“We had a great guide named Magnuss. Magnuss was very informative and brought us to a number of interesting sites and explained the history, folklore, and legends along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed and had a fun time on this tour.”

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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide - Finding the guide at Mälartorget
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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

14.Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · from $15Best value

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with guides such as Julia, Ben, Kenze, and Antonia, hearing lively stories about Swedish history and culture. The two-hour public tour visits medieval lanes, the German Church, Stockholm Cathedral, Riddarholmen, and the Royal Palace. It costs $15, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Ketty was great with all the explanations. important to have a guide "to feel the spirit"”

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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland - Meeting at Ingólfur Square
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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

15.Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk through old Reykjavik with guides such as Mathias, Bo, Ester, or Stefán, hearing lively tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, monsters, and guardian spirits. The 90-minute route visits ancient cemeteries, Tjörnin lake, City Hall, and Parliament Square. Expect outdoor walking, local history, humor, and Icelandic folklore in English.

“Interesting ! Icelands stories are very interesting but based or gore ! Atmospheric tour with enthusiastic guide 😀”

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