Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland
Summary Description
Highlights
- Visit to an Elf home in downtown Reykjavik
- The absolutely Beautiful Hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary
- Hearing a Troll story by Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church
- Learning about Icelandic Magic and Necropants
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.
Included / Excluded
- Expert Fun Loving local guide
- Entertaining Stories & Edutainment
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 4 Austurstræti, Austurstræti, Reykjavík
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
- Parking available close by
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Children six years and younger are complimentary
- Pleas wear layers of clothing
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
| Adult | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (16 - 69 years) | $45.00 |
| Child (0 - 6 years) | N/A |
| Youth (7 - 15 years) | $29.00 |
Points of interest
- Jón Sigurðsson forseti, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Hólavallakirkjugarður, Ljósvallagata, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Tjörnin, Tjörnin, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Landakotskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Alþingishúsið, Kirkjutorg, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Fógetagarðurinn, Aðalstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland
- Ráðhús Reykjavíkur, 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, 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
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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