Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

Summary Description

 Meet Iceland’s elves, trolls, and ghosts on our private walking tour, learning the dark, supernatural secrets of Iceland.

Iceland is called the Land of the Sagas because of our incredible tradition and passion for telling stories.   On this private Reykjavik city tour, you will delve into our fascinating folklore, getting the chance to hear many interesting sagas involving the so-called hidden people and creatures of Iceland. 

Highlights
  • Experience the mythical side of Iceland
  • Visit two of the oldest graveyards in Reykjavik
  • Learn Icelandic Magic
  • See hidden parts of Reykjavik
  • Stories and myths
  • Description

    MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND

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

    The Elves & Trolls of Iceland

    We will tell you all about the Elves and Trolls of Iceland, Ghosts like the Deacon of the dark river, the unique mostly aquatic monsters, the 13 Santa’s (it’s not enough to have just one Santa Claus in Iceland after all ;)), their mother the child eating troll called Grýla and finally the only known serial killer of Iceland in a land where it’s easy to get lost in the lava fields.

    Storytelling is a skill

    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.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Guided Walking Tour of Reykjavik with an Icelandic storyteller
    What's Not Included
    • Transport, we meet up in the old Reykjavik city center
    • Hotel Pickup / Dropoff unless the hotel is very central in 101 Reykjavik
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: 8 Aðalstræti, Reykjavík

    Commentary

    Guide : English, Danish, French, German, Icelandic, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • Some of the stories can be scary for little children
    Know Before You Go
    • Please be on time
    • Operates Rain or shine, we walk in any weather.
    • Wear layers
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    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

    Terms and Conditions

    If you cancel your booking with more than 24 hours in advance you will receive a 100% refund of the tour price.

    Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance are non-refundable.

    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).