Tour guide in Akureyri Thordur H.

Akureyri, Iceland

English, Icelandic, Swedish

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Since May 19, 2022

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I'm Thordur H., your private tour guide in Akureyri

Guide #54255

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Hi, my name is Thordur Hjalmarsson but I go by the nickname Thor. I am a tour guide, anthropologist and a wood worker living in Akureyri in north Iceland. I've been guiding all over Iceland, mostly in the north though, for the last 7 years and I have no plans to quit any time soon. I am passionate about my work and being out in the nature enjoying life in the good company of my dog, my friends and travellers that have decided to visit this beautiful island. I grew up in Akureyri but I've lived in quite a few places around Iceland and abroad and Lake Mývatn is my second home. I am knowledgeable about my surroundings, history, geology, geography and culture and I can talk just as much about sheep and old farmers as I talk about lavafields and glaciers. I've always enjoyed working with people, and being able to combine meeting new people and travel around my country is a blessing. Whether I'm cruising along the coastline or into the highlands, I'm happy to be out in the nature and on the road. ps. in one of my pictures you can see my dog, Yrja the princess and if you are a dog lover and you appreciate her company she will be happy to join us. She happens to be a big fan of the Icelandic nature, just as much as I am. - Licensed Professional driver. - Certified Wilderness First Responder - Fully licensed vehicles by the Icelandic Transport Authority. - Licensed Tour Provider by the Icelandic Tourist Board - University of Iceland, Anthropologist

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  • Heather D.
    June 2026

    The perfect guide for this area! Thor grew up here, so he truly knows the ins and outs of this beautiful landscape, but he shares the history along with personal anecdotes. Thor knew people at every stop so we were welcomed in as friends. He knew the menu on our lunch stop and made wonderful recommendations. We had an amazing day - to include stops at a few local stores...

  • Kat Z.
    January 2026

    Our family of four had an outstanding experience with Thor as our private tour guide in northern Iceland, and the tour was absolutely worth the money. Thor delivered a thoughtful, flexible, and deeply knowledgeable experience that far exceeded what we could have achieved on our own or through a standard group tour. Our itinerary included stays in Mývatn, Húsavík, and...

  • Ruth M.
    October 2025

    Thordur was a great guide for our 2-day tour in Iceland. There were 7 of us in the group and everyone raved about the locations & activities that were part of the tour. Our group specifically wanted to visit a hot spring, go on a glacier walk & see the northern lights (if nature cooperated). Thor seamlessly worked in all of the activities and made it super easy to...

  • Judy D.
    September 2025