The Reykjavik Folklore Walk

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Highlights

  • 13 Santa's of Iceland

  • The best of Icelandic Mythology

  • Story's about Elves and Trolls

  • 55 percent of Icelanders believe in hidden people

  • We will teach you ancient Icelandic magic

Summary

Join the Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour and experience a darker side of Reykjavik. We visit two graveyards and an Elfstone on this 90-minute walk and tell you many stories about the other inhabitants of this little rock in the Atlantic Ocean. You will learn about Elves, Trolls, Ghosts, and how to do Icelandic Magic on your walk with Your Friend In Reykjavik. 

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Aðalstræti 6, Reykjavík, 101

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND

Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this Reykjavik folklore walking tour, you get the chance to hear many interesting sagas involving the hidden people and creatures of Iceland

  • VISIT AN ELFSTONE IN DOWNTOWN REYKJAVIK
  • HEAR THE GHOST STORY CALLED THE DEACON OF DARK RIVER
  • LEARN ABOUT ICELANDIC MAGIC
  • THE 13 SANTAS OF ICELAND
  • TOLKIEN’S CONNECTION TO ICELAND
  • NORSE MYTHOLOGY

We will tell you all about the Elves and Trolls of Iceland, Ghosts like the Deacon of the Dark River, the unique monsters, the 13 Santa’s and their mother the child-eating troll called Grýla.

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What’s included?

  • Guided walk focusing on Icelandic Myths & Magic

Things to know

Before you book

  • Children 6-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

  • Children up to 5 years old are complimentary

Before you go

  • At least 4 people are required for this product to take place.

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund. Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Thank you for booking with us

    We sincerely hope you will enjoy your walk with Your Friend in Reykjavik and please don't be afraid to ask any questions during the tour.

    Please dress according to the weather, because it can change very quickly in Iceland. We have a saying here that: If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes.

    Please be at Ingolfur Square at least 5 minutes before the start time of the tour. It's very hard to guide people to where the guide is located if you are late and the tour has started.

    We recommend our Facebook group for tips on food, drinks, and things to do while in Reykjavik & Iceland - You can ask us anything
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReykjavikGuide/

    Regards
    Valur and Hilda
    Your Friends In Reykjavik
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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About operator:

Your Friend in Reykjavik offers walking tours & driving experiences in and out of Reykjavik. With daily Food, Folklore, Beer, a City walk called a Walk With a Viking and now the Reykjavik Cat Walk to name a few.  

Our driving experiences range from the classics, like The Golden Circle, Southcoast, Snæfellsnes and more but we also do bespoke experiences off the beaten path if the travelers would like to explore something different.


All private and bespoke walking and driving tours can be guided in various languages, like English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and more.


With thousands of five-star reviews, we know how to Edutain (Entertain and Educate).

All our guides are expert locals who have graduated from an Icelandic tour guide school.

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