Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland
Highlights
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Visit to an Elf home in downtown Reykjavik
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The absolutely Beautiful Hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary
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Hearing a Troll story by Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church
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Learning about Icelandic Magic and Necropants
Summary
Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(16-69 years)
$42.00
Youth:
(7-15 years)
$29.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
4 Austurstræti, Austurstræti, Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, 101
Dropoff location
Reykjavík, 101
Why take this tour?
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.
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.
What’s included?
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Expert Fun Loving local guide -
Entertaining Stories & Edutainment -
Gratuities
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Things to know
Before you book
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Children six years and younger are complimentary
Before you go
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Pleas wear layers of clothing
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
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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
Redemption information
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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.
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.
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