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
Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Hólavallakirkjugarður Cemetary
- Landakotskirkja Church
- Víkurgarður Cemetary
- The Parliament Building
- Austurvöllur Square and the Guardian Spirits
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.
Tiered Pricing depends on how many travelers book.
See our Price list for information.
Included / Excluded
- 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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
- Parking available close by
Commentary
Guide : German, Italian, French
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Some of stories can be scary for little children
- Please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly
Cancellation
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
Options and Pricing
Tiered Pricing depends on how many travelers book. See our Price list for information.
| Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (16 - 99 years) | $109.00 |
| Youth (7 - 15 years) | $39.00 |
Points of interest
- Landakotskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Tjörnin, Tjörnin, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Ráðhús Reykjavíkur, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Fógetagarðurinn, Aðalstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Alþingisgarðurinn, Reykjavík, Iceland
- The Settlement Exhibition, Aðalstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hólavallakirkjugarður, Ljósvallagata, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Austurvöllur, Pósthússtræti, Reykjavík, 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).
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible
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.
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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