Join the Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour and experience a darker side of Reykjavik. We visit two graveyards and an Elfstone on this 90-minute walk and tell you many stories about the other inhabitants of this little rock in the Atlantic Ocean. You will learn about Elves, Trolls, Ghosts, and how to do Icelandic Magic on your walk with Your Friend In Reykjavik.
The Reykjavik Folklore Walk
Summary Description
Highlights
- 13 Santa's of Iceland
- The best of Icelandic Mythology
- Story's about Elves and Trolls
- 55 percent of Icelanders believe in hidden people
- We will teach you ancient Icelandic magic
Description
MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND
Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this Reykjavik folklore walking tour, you get the chance to hear many interesting sagas involving the hidden people and creatures of Iceland
• VISIT AN ELFSTONE IN DOWNTOWN REYKJAVIK
• HEAR THE GHOST STORY CALLED THE DEACON OF DARK RIVER
• LEARN ABOUT ICELANDIC MAGIC
• THE 13 SANTAS OF ICELAND
• TOLKIEN’S CONNECTION TO ICELAND
• NORSE MYTHOLOGY
We will tell you all about the Elves and Trolls of Iceland, Ghosts like the Deacon of the Dark River, the unique monsters, the 13 Santa’s and their mother the child-eating troll called Grýla.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Guided walk focusing on Icelandic Myths & Magic
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Aðalstræti 6, Reykjavík
Start Location Notes: We meet up at Ingólfur Square by the two stone pillars (3 meters high). Just go to Center Hotel Plaza at Aðalstræti 6 and then you see the square in front. We recommend using Google Maps as the Icelandic street names can be tricky. The Square is straight down from Laugavegur the main shopping street
Start Location Directions: We meet up at Ingólfur Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone pillars (They are over 3 meters high with smoke coming up from the top). The Square is in front of Center Hotel Plaza, Aðalstræti 6. The Square is at the beginning of Austurstræti (Austurstræti 1) and is squared off by the streets Aðalstræti, Hafnarstræti, Veltusund, and Vallarstræti. If you walk down Laugavegur (The main shopping street) please just continue all the way down until you come to the square always walking straight down until you can't continue further. Don't go to the statue of Ingólfur Arnarsson or the statue of Jon Sigurdsson at Austurvöllur as that is not the starting point. We recommend using Google Maps or something similar because the Icelandic street names can be a little tricky.
Accessibility
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Children 6-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Children up to 5 years old are complimentary
Know Before You Go
- At least 4 people are required for this product to take place.
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
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).
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
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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