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Learn about Elf Stones and why you should never mess with them!
Ingolfur Square, a storied meetup place for the locals also serves as the starting point for our tour through the city.
All over our city will you find storied, beautiful sights like this part of the oldest graveyard in Iceland
Our fun.loving guides know the story behind every statue, landmark and quirky detail about the city. Don´t be shy to ask!
Take a close look at Reykjavik´s past with Your Friend in Reykjavik

Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

By Your Friend In Reykjavik
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €39 per adult
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  • 1h 30m
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Overview

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 centre 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.

Activity location

  • Your Friend In Reykjavik
    • Reykjavik, Iceland, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ingólfur Square
    • 4 Austurstræti
    • 101, Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland

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Reykjavik Folklore Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English

Your 90 minute introduction to Icelandic myths and folklore - Elves, Trolls, Ghosts and magic to haunt your stay in Iceland

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€39.00 x 1 Adult€39.00
Total
Price is €39.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive entertainment
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Your Friend In Reykjavik
  • 5m
Meet and greet and start our journey with the Mythical Creatures of Iceland.
Skúli Magnússon Sheriff
  • 10m
Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland which dates back from around 900.
Playground
  • 5m
Here we visit some Elves
Cathedral of Christ the King
  • 5m
The Trolls of Iceland really don't like the Church
Hólavallagarður
  • 15m
At the 2nd oldest cemetery in Reykjavik, we visit the most famous ghost of Iceland. The Deacon of Dark River.
Tjörnin
  • 10m
By the Reykjavik lake we hear stories about Icelandic monsters
Reykjavik City Hall
  • 10m
We walk by the Reykjavik City Hall and sometimes we even visit the great map of Iceland discussing locations of Trolls and other creatures.
Alþingishúsið
  • 5m
Here we visit the Icelandic Guardian spirits
Austurvollur Square
  • 5m
Our final destination of the Icelandic Mythical Walk.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESYour Friend In Reykjavik
    • Reykjavik, Iceland, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIngólfur Square
    • 4 Austurstræti
    • 101, Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland

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