Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

Highlights

  • Hólavallakirkjugarður Cemetary

  • Landakotskirkja Church

  • Víkurgarður Cemetary

  • The Parliament Building

  • Austurvöllur Square and the Guardian Spirits

Summary

Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this Folklore walking tour you can hear about the Elves, Ghosts, Trolls and Magic of this beautiful country

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (16-99 years)
$245.00
Child: (0-6 years)
$0.00
Youth: (7-15 years)
$39.00
Commentary
German, Italian, French
Meeting Point

4 Austurstræti, Austurstræti, Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, 101

Why take this tour?

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. 

Tiered Pricing depends on how many travelers book. 
See our Price list for information.

What’s included?

  • Your control the starting time

  • Expert fun loving local storytellers & guides

  • Learn how to wake up an Icelandic Zombie

  • Experience Icelandic Magic

  • No food & drink provided

Things to know

Before you book

  • Some of stories can be scary for little children

Before you go

  • Please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly

Covid Policy

  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff

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

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.