What can I say about the white night tour? The only word that came to mind is wow. I only came across the tour by chance the day before I due to fly out and I am so glad that there were room. The tour takes you to places that you would imagine Iceland to be and everything more. It was a real eye opener to see such amazing views of nature which you can only imagine in 'fairy tales'

Jonas was exceptionally good at capturing that and it makes you appreciate the natural wonders. You can tell from the passion he has for the beautiful country he live in and for that I am grateful that he shared his passion with us all. You will feel so small but so alive. If you want a true local experience, then go for this. The hike is long and in the end you reach a hot spring where the wine and food comes out.
I can say without a doubt that this hike brings people together no matter which country you are from and it captures a little bit of magic and wonder for us all. By the end of it you would have shared laughter and exchanged stories of how you survived this hike.

So all I can say is wow and keep doing what you are doing.

We arrived in Iceland at 6 AM on the overnight from JFK. Weather was rainy but we decided to hit the ground running and see the town. We had read about the free tour of Reykjavik and figured why not? Goecco’s Free Reykjavik city tour was the best decision we could have made. The tour was great. It gave us a good idea of the layout of downtown and also provided a lot of history and insight about Reykjavik and Iceland. The guide was also excellent on recommendations of restaurants, bookstores, souvenirs and just about anything else you would want to know about Reykjavik. He also connected us with the My Reykjavik tourist shop where we booked our other tours for the trip. They were very helpful as well.

It’s worth noting that there are other tours or Reykjavik that can run you almost $50, so after a hefty tip to the tour guide, this is still one of the best bargains in Reykjavik. You won’t be disappointed.

I know they also do ghost tours and hiking tours as well. Unfortunately we didn’t get to take advantage of these, but am looking forward to it on my next visit to Iceland.

We were not expecting much from a free walking tour of Reykjavik, but read the other tripadvisor reviews and decided to go. It was one of the best tours we've ever done. Comparable to the fabled Night Watchman tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Jonas Freydal Thorsteinsson led the tour and was just fantastic. As the other reviewers have noted, he gives you an insider's view of the city that traditional tours do not.

He also readily admitted that the economic reason he gave the "free" tours was it encouraged people to sign up for his paying tours. We signed up for the White Night Hiking Tour - see http://www.goecco.com/Index/goecco/WhiteNightHiking/ for details. It was AMAZING. We hiked through the "fairytale landscapes and dramatic waterfalls" they promised. And we soaked in natural hot springs that make the Blue Lagoon look like the tacky tourist trap it is. To add to the charm of the tour, the "snacks" consisted of gourmet soup and sandwiches (made by another guide and his wife). This tour was the absolute highlight of our trip (and we were only stopping in Iceland for a couple days on the way to Europe). The Golden Circle tour (with another company) was really not as interesting or memorable. The only caveat is that the hike lasted many hours and may not be appropriate for people hoping for a short easy walk. By showcasing Iceland's natural wonders, Jonas may single-handedly be saving Iceland from encroaching aluminum manufacturing plants and other environmental threats.

When I first visited Iceland in 2009 I wasn't really expecting much from the free city tour but as soon as Jonas Freydal Thorsteinsson started talking I knew it was going to be a good one. His tour is very educational and amusing giving you historical information from the time the vikings first settled in Reykjavik to the present day.

Jonas makes a point of letting you know that because this tour is free and not sponsored by the government or city that he can tell you the real truth about some of the history instead of the sugar coated ones you may find in some books. Jonas also talks about the present economic situation in Iceland and how it was predictable due to the shady, careless dealings of some bankers. Jonas paints a great picture of how the religion of Iceland most likely converted to Christianity from its Pagan origins and not the way that most people believe.

He also gives you advice as to where to buy certain Icelandic items like the famous wool sweaters, the 66 Degrees North clothing line, alcohol, groceries and music cds. He recommends local restaurants to eat at and bookstores to visit. His tour is very comical which I found extremely enjoyable and refreshing. We took his advice to visit the local swimming pool which is a staple of every Icelandic citizen and understandably so...I'm sure it is one of the factors that gives Iceland the highest life expectancy in the world.

Jonas answered any questions you would have about the city or country happily offering you advice that goes above and beyond a typical tour. He told us about a documentary, Dreamland, that was playing at the theatre which is located at the University, a walking distance from the city centre.

I liked the tour so much that when I went back to Iceland in May 2010 I took his tour again. This time his tour starts outside the new My Reykjavik travel centre and not from the Info Centre as it used to. Ýmir from My Reykjavik is very friendly and helpful and can help you with any of your travelling needs or bookings. I would also recommend that people check out the Jonas and the Whale photos and story inside My Reykjavik. Jonas is a big advocate of stopping the Icelandic Whale hunt and his photos give you a close up view of one.

If you are going to Reykjavik, start of your trip with this free tour that starts at 1pm every day outside of My Reykjavik...you won't be disappointed!!!