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Version 47 – December 29, 2025 13:24
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  • Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please be at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please be at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time
Version 46 – April 15, 2025 17:20
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  • 22510
Short Description
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik.  
  • If you want to experience an exciting and different side of Iceland join us and visit an elfstone in the Reykjavik city center and walk through two of the oldest cemeteries in Reykjavik for a truly haunted walk. We will tell you about famous Ghosts like the Deacon of Dark River, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santas or the Icelandic Yulelads / Jólasveinar,  and their mother the child eating troll called Grýla .   You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic (how to wake the undead).
  •  In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been our the primary entertainment and around 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his lifetime so it's obvious... we love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple.
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik.  
  • If you want to experience an exciting and different side of Iceland join us and visit an elfstone in the Reykjavik city center and walk through two of the oldest cemeteries in Reykjavik for a truly haunted walk.
  • We will tell you about famous Ghosts like the Deacon of Dark River, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santas or the Icelandic Yulelads / Jólasveinar,  and their mother the child eating troll called Grýla .  
  • You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic (how to wake the undead).
  • In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been our the primary entertainment and around 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his lifetime so it's obvious... we love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple.
Summary
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik. 
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik. 
Version 16 – September 13, 2024 10:54
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Version 15 – May 03, 2024 15:23
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Version 14 – May 03, 2024 15:23
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  • Europe/London
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  • London
Version 13 – May 03, 2024 14:25
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Emergency Phone Prefix
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Emergency Phone Number
  • 6554040
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Version 12 – May 03, 2024 14:25
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  • 6554040
Version 9 – October 18, 2023 09:37
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Version 8 – October 18, 2023 09:37
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Version 5 – March 24, 2023 22:06
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Version 4 – March 24, 2023 22:01
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  • Name: Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Search name: Reykjavik, Iceland
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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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Max Pax
  • 18
  • 15
Version 3 – March 24, 2023 21:56
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  • only_date_reservation
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Know Before You Go
  • Pleas wear layers of clothing
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Know Before You Book
  • Children six years and younger are complimentary
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Version 2 – March 24, 2023 21:55
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Short Description
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik.  
  • If you want to experience an exciting and different side of Iceland join us and visit an elfstone in the Reykjavik city center and walk through two of the oldest cemeteries in Reykjavik for a truly haunted walk.
  • We will tell you about famous Ghosts like the Deacon of Dark River, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santas or the Icelandic Yulelads / Jólasveinar,  and their mother the child eating troll called Grýla .  
  • You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic (how to wake the undead).
  • In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been our the primary entertainment and around 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his lifetime so it's obvious... we love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple.
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik. 
  • If you want to experience an exciting and different side of Iceland join us and visit an elfstone in the Reykjavik city center and walk through two of the oldest cemeteries in Reykjavik for a truly haunted walk.
  • We will tell you about famous Ghosts like the Deacon of Dark River, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santas or the Icelandic Yulelads / Jólasveinar,  and their mother the child eating troll called Grýla .  
  • You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic (how to wake the undead).
  • In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been our the primary entertainment and around 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his lifetime so it's obvious... we love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple.
Highlights
  • Hearing a Troll story by Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church
  • Learning about Icelandic Magic and Necropants
  • The absolutely Beautiful Hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary
  • Visit to an Elf home in downtown Reykjavik
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Included
  • Entertaining Stories & Edutainment
  • Expert Fun Loving local guide
  • Live entertainment
  • Professional guide
Version 1 – March 24, 2023 21:51
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Current Version
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Short Description
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik. 
  • If you want to experience an exciting and different side of Iceland join us and visit an elfstone in the Reykjavik city center and walk through two of the oldest cemeteries in Reykjavik for a truly haunted walk.
  • We will tell you about famous Ghosts like the Deacon of Dark River, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santas or the Icelandic Yulelads / Jólasveinar,  and their mother the child eating troll called Grýla .  
  • You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic (how to wake the undead).
  • In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been our the primary entertainment and around 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his lifetime so it's obvious... we love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple.
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik.  If you want to experience an exciting and different side of Iceland join us and visit an elfstone in the Reykjavik city center and walk through two of the oldest cemeteries in Reykjavik for a truly haunted walk.
  • We will tell you about famous Ghosts like the Deacon of Dark River, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santas or the Icelandic Yulelads / Jólasveinar,
  • and their mother the child eating troll called Grýla . 
  • You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic (how to wake the undead).
  • In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been our the primary entertainment and around 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his lifetime so it's obvious... we love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple.
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please be at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please be at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time
Summary
  • Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik. 
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Cancellation notes
  • 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
  • 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
Emergency Phone Prefix
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  • child: ''
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Tier ages
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  • from: '16'
  • to: '69'
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  • from: '7'
  • to: '11'
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Confirmation Necessary
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