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History of "Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland"

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Version 46 – April 15, 2025 17:20

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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.
Redemption type
  • voucher

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
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Version 9 – October 18, 2023 09:37

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Available tiers
  • adult, child, youth
  • adult, infant
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  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '69'
  • child:
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  • to: '6'
  • youth:
  • from: '7'
  • to: '15'
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  • adult:
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  • to: '69'
  • child:
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  • to: '15'
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  • to: '6'

Version 8 – October 18, 2023 09:37

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Available tiers
  • adult, infant
  • adult, child, infant

Version 4 – March 24, 2023 22:01

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Accessibility
  • easypublictransport, parkingcloseby, strolleraccessible, wheelchairaccessible
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Currency
  • USD
  • EUR
Guide type
  • Tour Guide
Redemption type
  • voucher
Available tiers
  • adult, child, infant
  • adult, child
Tier labels
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • infant: ''
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '69'
  • child:
  • from: '7'
  • to: '15'
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '6'
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  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '69'
  • child:
  • from: '7'
  • to: '11'
Health
  • Travelers and locals are encouraged to practice social distancing, wash and disinfect hands regularly, and maintain a 2-meter distance from others when possible. Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist has not recommended the use of masks in public. We only have a handful of active infections in Iceland.
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).

Version 3 – March 24, 2023 21:56

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Valid type
  • only_date_reservation
Know Before You Go
  • pleas wear layers of clothing
Know Before You Book
  • children six years and younger are complimentary
Percent Complete
  • 94.4444444444444444
  • 83.3333333333333333

Version 2 – March 24, 2023 21:55

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Previous Version
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
Included
  • entertaining stories & edutainment, expert fun loving local guide
  • live entertainment, professional guide
Percent Complete
  • 83.3333333333333333
  • 77.7777777777777778

Version 1 – March 24, 2023 21:51

Current Version
Previous Version
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
Tier labels
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
  • student: ''
Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '69'
  • child:
  • from: '7'
  • to: '11'
  • ---
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '6'
  • child:
  • from: '7'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '15'
  • adult:
  • from: '16'
  • to: '69'
  • senior:
  • from: '70'
  • to: '99'
Health
  • Travelers and locals are encouraged to practice social distancing, wash and disinfect hands regularly, and maintain a 2-meter distance from others when possible. Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist has not recommended the use of masks in public. We only have a handful of active infections in Iceland.
  • Travelers and locals are encouraged to practice social distancing, wash and disinfect hands regularly, and maintain a 2-meter distance from others when possible. Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist has not recommended the use of masks in public. We only have a handful of active infections in Iceland.
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
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  • 72.2222222222222222