Tour guide in Reykjavik Stefan Helgi V.

Reykjavik, Iceland

English, Icelandic, Danish, Dutch, German

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Since Nov 20, 2008

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I'm Stefan Helgi V., your private tour guide in Reykjavik

Guide #41

4.9 (502)

Thank you for choosing to read my profile :-) You've come to the right place for a safe, informative and fun tour in Iceland! I'm the first guide to sign up with ToursByLocals who is still active in the entire world! I've successfully completed over 1000 tours through the ToursByLocals platform. I'm born and raised in Iceland but lived and studied in the US, South Africa and the Netherlands. It is my passion to show visitor everything unique and special about Iceland. I've been a professional authorized / accredited driver/guide since 1988, and an official tour operator since 2010 and still love my job! I'm well-versed in the amazing geological features, history, culture, economy and more. Stefan Guide in Iceland is my official business name but I also use Iceland Game of Thrones and Iceland Northern Lights for marketing pursposes. I was once the headmaster of the Iceland Tourist Guide School and teacher for 10 years. I also lectured tourism related subjects at the University of Iceland and University of Holar. I used to contribute articles and photographs to various printed and online publications in the travel trade both locally and internationally. Qualifications: Iceland Tourist Guide School. Three graduation certificates at university level: 1. General guide (one year full-time) 2. Adventure & incentive guide (6 months full-time) 3. Hiking guide (6 months full-time). 2 university undergraduate degrees. 5 university master's degrees. Professional driver's licence - all categories Authorized National park ranger - The Environment Agency of Iceland Authorized tourist guide by the Iceland Tourist Board. Authorized Segway tour operator by Segway Sweden. Authorized tour operator by the Iceland Tourist Board. Authorized transport vehicle operator by the Iceland Transport Authority. First guide still active on the ToursByLocals system !! Over 1000 successfully completed tours through the ToursByLocals system. I've got various quality size vehicles for different size groups. Please ask! No restrictions.

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  • Reykjavik

  • Grundarfjordur

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502 reviews

  • Mark M.
    May 2026

    Stefan is the best. Awesome knowledge of the country, excellent storyteller, first class driver and vehicle. Highly recommended!

    Replied from Stefan Helgi V.

    Thank you Mark for the great day on the volcanic Snaefellsnes peninsula! It was a true pleasure to spend the day with you and your wife and two travel companions. The review is much appreciated. Happy travels!

  • Jennifer K.
    May 2026

    What a great way to spend a day in Iceland! Stefan Helgi was a fabulous guide sharing with us insights on history, geography, wildlife, cultural and so much more as we traveled the Golden Circle. He was flexible and adjusted our plans as needed given timing, crowds and our interests. This was really an stress-free way to see key sites and learn a lot about Iceland in a...

    Replied from Stefan Helgi V.

    Thank you Jennifer for the kind review. I really appreciate you taking the time to review. I loved spending the day with you and your son Trent on the Golden circle route. Happy travels!

  • Paige B.
    April 2026

    Great tour and even better guide! Stephan was very accommodating and very communicative. We had a few last-minute changes, and Stephan was great to work with to make everyone happy! I highly recommend touring with him. He makes sure to take great care of his guests.

    Replied from Stefan Helgi V.

    Thank you Paige for the kind review - it is review number 500!!! I loved showing W and the 2 extras the attractions on the Golden circle route. We also had a great lunch at a farm to table restaurant before I dropped them off at the airport on time. Thank you Paige for trusting me with W. Happy travels! Stefan Guide in Iceland

  • Michael G.
    April 2026

    Stefan was the best, my second tour with him. We had a lot of fun together and he was very knowledgeable.

    Replied from Stefan Helgi V.

    Thank you so much for the kind review, it was a great day :-) Happy travels.