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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland | 1 hour 30 minutes

591 Reviews | Reykjavik
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Reykjavik Folklore Tour
2 Adults x $45.79
$91.58
Approx Total
$91.58
Your 90 minute introduction to Icelandic myths and folklore - Elves, Trolls, Ghosts and magic to haunt your stay in Iceland

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Live entertainment
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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 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.

Meeting points

Your Guide will meet up with you at Ingolfur Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone pillars (They are over 3 meters high) The square on Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/wmKoKvB8YZfC3p8C7 Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back

End point

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We end up close to our starting point but now infront of the Parliament building at Austurvöllur public square.

Itinerary

  • Your Friend In Reykjavik

    Meet and greet and start our journey with the Mythical Creatures of Iceland.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland which dates back from around 900.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Here we visit some Elves

    5 minutes

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    The Trolls of Iceland really don't like the Church

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    At the 2nd oldest cemetery in Reykjavik, we visit the most famous ghost of Iceland. The Deacon of Dark River.

    15 minutes

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    By the Reykjavik lake we hear stories about Icelandic monsters

    10 minutes

  • Reykjavik City Hall

    We walk by the Reykjavik City Hall and sometimes we even visit the great map of Iceland discussing locations of Trolls and other creatures.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Here we visit the Icelandic Guardian spirits

    5 minutes

  • Austurvollur Square

    Our final destination of the Icelandic Mythical Walk.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation 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

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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591 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 504 reviews with 5 stars

Wonderful walking tour

Published on Feb, 2025

The folklore walking tour was absolutely delightful! A truly wonderful way to see a little bit of Reykjavik the city and to learn about the culture of Iceland. Our tour guide, Stefan I, was absolutely terrific. We really enjoyed this tour and all of the things that we learned about the local lore. We would highly recommend and would go again.

Fun experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide Stefan was excellent and made this a really fun tour where we learned about folklore and elves in Iceland. A nice way to spend the afternoon and all the group enjoyed it.

Amazing

Published on Feb, 2025

Amazing tour! Amazing guide! Great way to explore Reykjavik and its rich history. Eerie tales and endless incredible history. A must do.

Thoroughly enjoyed this tour

Published on Feb, 2025

The folklore walking tour was so good, both me and my 14 year old son thoroughly recommend it! Our guide, Stefan I, was so enthusiastic, funny and knowledgeable. A brilliant storyteller. We learnt so much about the folklore and magic of Iceland in a great way. Thank you!

Fun for young and old

Published on Feb, 2025

Stefan I. was an engaging and knowledgeable guide. He knew all about trolls, elves and witches in Iceland and how they affect us. His singing and explanation of an Icelandic lullaby was helpful when we went to piano concert and they preformed a piece based on the tune and words of the lullaby. Thanks for information and entertainment.

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