We offer Guided Walks through Ísafjörður in the Westfjords of Iceland
Ísafjörður Walk An interesting journey through time
Are you interested in history and how people lived in the past centuries?
Are you fascinated by old houses?
Why are people proud to live here now?
Do you like listening to legends and stories?
Do you like to get information about Nature?
Helga, a warm-hearted lady with a wealth of knowledge about Iceland and its history. A great tour with a warm welcome. Thank you and all the best to Helga and her son. (2025)
We were met at the ship by Tobias, dressed in traditional Icelandic clothing, and had a truly fantastic German-language tour. We saw a lot, learned a great deal, and had great fun with Tobias. Take advantage of the various tours on offer – you’ll have a wonderful time! We can highly recommend it. (2025)
History brought to life - Had a wonderful tour with Tobias, Helga’s son, as our guide. He met us at the cruise ship, dressed in historical clothing. From the start Tobias was very friendly and informative and shared with us throughout the tour what the town had been like in the last century. Also spoke of the different geological features and associated folklore. The walk lasted a couple of hours and was at a leisurely pace, which was great as some participants had slight mobility issues. Highly recommend this tour (2025)
Highly recommended. Tobias is very personable and provided a very informative and interesting walking tour around this pretty town. Helga was very helpful in suggesting the most suitable tour for us, and made the whole booking process easy. I would highly recommend Isafjörður Guide. (2025)
Step back in time and lovely guide. Tobias walked us around Isafjordur at a lovely steady pace. He arrived at the meeting point on time and was easy to spot due to his historic outfit. He was very friendly and informative about the history of Iceland and modern Iceland. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the tour and would highly recommend this small local company. The historic buildings are well preserved. The guide had photos to show how the town, street or house used to look and portraits of the people in the story. He really does try and step you back in time. (2025)
Just great! We were here by cruise ship and booked a private tour of the place and nature. With the guide Tobias we have experienced an exciting journey through time into the past century. Keep it up!!! (2025)
An excellent walk! We enjoyed the Town walk and Nature Walk with Tobias last week and absolutely loved it! Tobias was prompt, welcoming, knowledgeable and polite. It gave us a great history of Isafjordur and we loved how Tobias got into character! The nature walk gave us the opportunity to enjoy the area above the town and hear interesting facts about the plants and landscape! A wonderful experience. Thank you Tobias! - Prior to arriving, Helga was amazing in replying to me emails and questions very quickly. Payment was easy and she gave clear instructions about where to meet! - A fantastic experience. Highly recommend for cruise ship passengers and anyone else visiting independently. (2025)
Step back in time and lovely guide. Tobias walked us around Isafjordur at a lovely steady pace. He arrived at the meeting point on time and was easy to spot due to his historic outfit. He was very friendly and informative about the history of Iceland and modern Iceland. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the tour and would highly recommend this small local company. The historic buildings are well preserved. The guide had photos to show how the town, street or house used to look and portraits of the people in the story. He really does try and step you back in time. (2025)
History brought to life Had a wonderful tour with Tobias, Helga’s son, as our guide. He met us at the cruise ship, dressed in historical clothing. From the start Tobias was very friendly and informative and shared with us throughout the tour what the town had been like in the last century. Also spoke of the different geological features and associated folklore. The walk lasted a couple of hours and was at a leisurely pace, which was great as some participants had slight mobility issues. Highly recommend this tourHelga was a fantastic guide! She is so courteous and knowledgeable! We had a wonderful day with her, we participated in all of the activities she provided, she is a dynamo! We never would have received such outstanding service from an excursion off the ship. She is truly a gem! (2024)
Helga brought the history of this quaint fjord town alive with a wonderful clarity. She met us at the dock of our cruise ship and spent the time answering all of our questions as she explained and showed through pictures what life was like in the 1800's for those living in this town. (2024)
Our time with Helga and her son Tobias in Isafjordur was truly one of the highlights of our vacation in Northern Europe. From top to bottom, from head to toe, this tour was complete. Helga thrilled us with a nature/city walk which highlighted the natural beauty of Iceland, its rich cultural heritage, its interesting folklore, and then ending our adventure at her lovely home, enjoying Icelandic delicacies. For a truly memorable experience, I recommend the nature walk, the city walk, and the great company of Helga and her son, this is the best way to learn about Iceland and Isafjordur, and all that the area has to offer. This is a 10 out of 10 experience! (2024)
We loved our experiences with Helga and Tobias during our visit to Isafjordur with a cruise! Our small group tour was personal, informative and just what we were looking for. Helga provided information about the town and its history and then we continued onto a forest walk with Tobias. They shared the beautiful landscape filled with wonderful stories. Thank you! (2024)
I loved Isafjordur and Helga and Tobias made this enchanting village more special with their wonderful walking tour. It was so nice to connect with people that know the town, it’s history and know Iceland, past and present. Take the walking tour, the nature tour too. Some friends also had lunch at Helga’s home and raved about it. I wish we had too. Dress warm and where hiking shoes.(2024)
Interesting walking tour of the town- including it’s history and modern times. Tobias was quite knowledgeable and we learned about plants, geology, local lore, how people have made a living here over the years. (2024)
We did a walking tour with Helga during our day in port as part of a cruise. She was very informative and we loved the way she presented the history of the town in contrast to its current state. She took us off the beaten path to areas we probably wouldn't have seen on our own and certainly gave us a better experience by sharing information about the area. We would highly recommend this tour! (2023)
Helga is the best! Even though she has only lived in Iceland since 1997, she has totally accepted this country as her own, and she is very knowledgeable in the local culture of Isafjordur. Dressed in her traditional garb of the 1800s, she tells the story of how people worked and lived life in this town back in 1873, which we found very interesting. We also opted for the additional nature walk, tasting tour, and church tour and were definitely not disappointed. (2023)
Thank you Helga for the wonderful tour!!! You have transformed a cloudy and cold day into a spectacular one, full of information in so many fields: local legends and modern life, geology, flora and fauna and many, many others. It was a pleasure to meet you. Best regards, Eugenia. (2023)
This was the best tour we had on the entire cruise. We were lucky to be the only ones and to get Daniel, a great tour guide. He was in character as an Icelandic person from 1830 for part of the tour. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. I would recommend this tour over the (overpriced) tour options that we had offered from the ship. Dress warmly - it’s windy by the shore. (2023)
Really enjoyed this walking tour. Daniel is a fantastic guide. We met Daniel outside the secured cruise port area at the scheduled time of 11 am. We were the only customers so it ended up being a private tour. In 2 hours we walked around most of the town and learned Isafjordur history dating back to the 1800s. Daniel even had photos showing what the area looked like in the 1800's. Spoke to another couple who took the ship sponsored walking tour, our tour was much better. (2023)
Many thanks Helga for the very personal and informative walk through Isafjordur. We got a very good first insight into the city and the way of life in the past and today. (2023)
We had a very wonderful and informative tour with Dan today. He is a very good guide and we enjoyed our time and learned a lot. Thanks (2023)
Fabulous time. Tobias was most informative and very pleasant. Thank you! (2023)
Helga, dressed in the traditional garb of a 19th century fisherwoman, took 11 of us on a delightful and informative tour of the town of Isafjordur, pointing out the history and uses of its buildings. She also shared with us some of the foods of the past times that remain popular today: dried, salted fish, aquavit, chocolate and licorice. What a delightful person Helga is: jolly and patient with our children. I highly recommend her! (2022)
We were in Isafjordur during a recent cruise. We enjoy private or small group tours and Helga’s tour was exactly what we were looking for. We learned a lot about the history of the area. She was a superb guide for our two hour tour. (2022)
We did a walking tour with Helga during our day in port as part of a cruise. She was very informative and we loved the way she presented the history of the town in contrast to its current state. She took us off the beaten path to areas we probably wouldn't have seen on our own and certainly gave us a better experience by sharing information about the area. We would highly recommend this tour! (2022)
Really enjoyed this tour with Helga. It was so thorough, and I learned so much about Isafjordur and its fishing history. Particularly enjoyable, was the walking the trail above the town. There are beautiful panoramic views of the area, and the blue/purple lupine were in full bloom. And, Helga is delightful! (2022)
For older testimonials please look at Ísafjörður Guide in Google or TripAdvisor.
The small town of Ísafjörður is unique in Iceland. Its unusually well-preserved city centre dates from the 19th century and still reflects its charming history that remains alive in the legends and stories. Ísafjörður is known today for its cultural and artistic diversity.
Our guide meets you, dressed as a fishworker from the 19th Century, and takes you on a walk through the city. You will visit interesting places, such as historical houses and trade centers from the prime time of Ísafjörður and get an insight into the history of Ísafjörður and hear legends and stories from the past and present.
You will learn interesting facts about the people, their living conditions, their beliefs and their culture, which are reflected in the legends.
Below the avalanche barriers on the slopes above Ísafjördur, you have a fascinating view over the ford and encircled by valleys and mountains. You will receive a clear introduction to the geology and vegetation of the Westfjords and the function of the avalanche barriers.
On the way she shares her lunch box with you. Our walk ends at the church.
Route description: At the end, a comfortable walk up to the slopes above the city. At the steepest point, a height difference of 30 m must be overcome over a distance of 100 m. On the slope we walk on a flat route with stony ground and also over grass, so good shoes are necessary. Total height difference 68 m.
Price for one: 12.900 ISK; children up to 16 free
(minimum 2 people, but if only ONE want to go 25.000 ISK)
Tasting of traditional food
Here a tasting is added with our Walk or Tour. You will have the opportunity to taste the following dishes: , Brennivín (Islandic brandy), Icelandic flatbread with smoked lamb and typical Icelandic sweets. You will also receive information about the history and preparation of these dishes.
Price Tasting 20 min: 3.800 ISK
Children 10-16: 1.900 ISK
Modern or Traditional Lunch Package
H
ere we stop at a beautiful spot or in my garden.
The traditional lunch package may include Icelandic flatbread with cheese and smoked lamb, dried fish with butter, a taste of Brennivín (Icelandic schnapps) and fermented shark, and typical Icelandic chocolate.
The modern lunch package might feature sandwiches with cheese, salami, and a variety of fresh vegetables and typical Icelandic chocolate.
With all food options, we offer fresh Icelandic water to drink.
Price Lunch Package 30 min:
Traditional: 4.500 ISK (children 3 - 16: 1.900 ISK)
Modern: 3.800 ISK (children 3 - 16: 1.900 ISK)
As an extension you have the opportunity to visit the evangelical church with its famous mural. Of all the tourists, only my guests are allowed to visit the church outside of the very unreliable opening times. It is a special experience to admire the flock of 749 red clay golden plovers that cover the wall behind the altar. All the birds are unique because they were made by the residents of our place.
Price Church tour 20 min 2.800 ISK
Children up to 16: free
One-hour Walk in Nature
Here we extend our walk or tour with a one-hour nature walk.
As an extension of the walk, this one-hour tour takes us into the beautiful nature of the mountain slopes, offering stunning views over the fjord and the surrounding valleys.
Would you like to add a one-hour nature walk to your tour? Depending on where the tour takes us, you can choose the setting: a peaceful stroll along the beach, a scenic path beside the fjord, or a short hike up to a stunning viewpoint.
We’ll tailor the walk to your interests and the beauty the day has to offer.Depending on your interests, you'll gain insight into Icelandic vegetation, see native plants in their natural environment, learn how the Westfjords were formed, and hear local legends and stories.
Price One-hour: 6.600 ISK (children 5 -16: 3.300 ISK)
You can also book all Extras together.
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Daily in summer at 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00 (On cruise ship days change start times)
in winter at 14:00
Meeting point: Tourist-Information-Center (or at the port)
Elevation: up to 68 m
Group size: 2-12 people
