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Version 47 – April 15, 2025 17:27

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  • Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas, and on this walk, you get to hear many exciting sagas involving Iceland's hidden people and creatures. We will tell you all about the Icelandic Elves, Trolls, Ghosts like the Deacon of the dark river, the primarily unique aquatic monsters, the 13 Santa (it's not enough to have just one Santa Claus in Iceland after all, and their mother the child-eating troll called Grýla.  You will also get an introduction to Icelandic magic and old runes.
  •  In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been the primary entertainment for people, so there are reasons why Icelanders love books and have the highest literacy rate in the world. 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his life, so we obviously love to tell stories, and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple. J.R.R. Tolkien was heavily influenced by Norse mythology and the Icelandic Sagas when he wrote The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, so we will explain some of the fun similarities between our Icelandic Mythology and J.R.R.S Middle Earth. It's perfect for those who want a little adventure in their life because the stories come alive on our walk. For families, please remember that some of the stories can be scary to little children so it's also possible to contact us regarding a private walk where we can dial the scariness down a notch ;).   
  •  After our lovely walk together, we end up at a great Icelandic restaurant for an excellent traditional lunch!
  • Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas, and on this walk, you get to hear many exciting sagas involving Iceland's hidden people and creatures. We will tell you all about the Icelandic Elves, Trolls, Ghosts like the Deacon of the dark river, the primarily unique aquatic monsters, the 13 Santa (it's not enough to have just one Santa Claus in Iceland after all, and their mother the child-eating troll called Grýla.  You will also get an introduction to Icelandic magic and old runes.
  • In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been the primary entertainment for people, so there are reasons why Icelanders love books and have the highest literacy rate in the world. 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his life, so we obviously love to tell stories, and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple. J.R.R. Tolkien was heavily influenced by Norse mythology and the Icelandic Sagas when he wrote The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, so we will explain some of the fun similarities between our Icelandic Mythology and J.R.R.S Middle Earth. It's perfect for those who want a little adventure in their life because the stories come alive on our walk. For families, please remember that some of the stories can be scary to little children so it's also possible to contact us regarding a private walk where we can dial the scariness down a notch ;).  
  • After our lovely walk together, we end up at a great Icelandic restaurant for an excellent traditional lunch!
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Version 20 – December 01, 2024 14:15

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Highlights
  • a taste of traditional icelandic food, austurvöllur square and the guardian spirits, the hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary, the parliament building & it´s history , the víkurgarður cemetary
  • austurvöllur square and the guardian spirits, hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary, icelandic food, the parliament building, víkurgarður cemetary

Version 19 – December 01, 2024 14:14

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  • austurvöllur square and the guardian spirits, hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary, icelandic food, the parliament building, víkurgarður cemetary
  • austurvöllur square and the guardian spirits, hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary, icelandic food, landakotskirkja church, the parliament building, víkurgarður cemetary

Version 18 – December 01, 2024 14:14

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  • let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!, some of stories can be scary for little children, we recommend to keep your phone turned on in case we need to reach out
  • let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!, some of stories can be scary for little children

Version 17 – December 01, 2024 14:13

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  • let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!, please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly, we recommend keeping your phone turned on in case we need to reach out
  • let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!, please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly

Version 16 – December 01, 2024 14:13

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Know Before You Book
  • let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!, some of stories can be scary for little children
  • some of stories can be scary for little children

Version 15 – December 01, 2024 14:13

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Know Before You Go
  • let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!, please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly
  • please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly

Version 12 – May 03, 2024 15:24

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Version 11 – May 03, 2024 15:23

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Version 9 – October 23, 2023 18:42

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Included
  • experience icelandic magic, expert fun loving local storytellers & guides, learn how to wake up an icelandic zombie, lunch or dinner , your control the starting time
  • experience icelandic magic, expert fun loving local storytellers & guides, learn how to wake up an icelandic zombie, traditional icelandic lunch, your control the starting time

Version 6 – October 23, 2023 17:52

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  • from: '18'
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Version 4 – October 23, 2023 17:51

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Available tiers
  • adult, child, youth
  • adult, child

Version 3 – October 23, 2023 17:50

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide
Trip difficulty
  • Easy
Timezone
  • Europe/London
Terms and conditions
  • Liability
  • By accepting these terms you agree to participate in the activities offered on tour at your own risk and that you take responsibility for your own safety.
  • Your Friend in Reykjavik does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers, which can be traced to their own actions or are caused by factors outside of human control (Force majeure).
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  • Private Tours
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  • London
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Version 2 – October 23, 2023 17:50

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Version 1 – October 23, 2023 17:47

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Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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  • 24
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Know Before You Go
  • please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly
Know Before You Book
  • some of stories can be scary for little children
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