Private Reykjavik Folklore & Food Walking Tour
About this activity
After our lovely walk together, we end up at a great Icelandic restaurant for an excellent traditional lunch!
Highlights
- The Hólavallakirkjugarður Cemetary
- The Víkurgarður Cemetary
- The Parliament Building & it´s history
- Austurvöllur Square and the Guardian Spirits
- A taste of traditional Icelandic Food
Full description
In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been the primary entertainment for people, so there are reasons why Icelanders love books and have the highest literacy rate in the world. 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his life, so we obviously love to tell stories, and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple. J.R.R. Tolkien was heavily influenced by Norse mythology and the Icelandic Sagas when he wrote The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, so we will explain some of the fun similarities between our Icelandic Mythology and J.R.R.S Middle Earth. It's perfect for those who want a little adventure in their life because the stories come alive on our walk. For families, please remember that some of the stories can be scary to little children so it's also possible to contact us regarding a private walk where we can dial the scariness down a notch ;).
After our lovely walk together, we end up at a great Icelandic restaurant for an excellent traditional lunch!
Included / Excluded
- Your control the starting time
- Expert fun loving local storytellers & guides
- Learn how to wake up an Icelandic Zombie
- Experience Icelandic Magic
- Lunch or dinner
- Tip or gratuity
Meeting point
Start Location
Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Some of stories can be scary for little children
- Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!
- We recommend to keep your phone turned on in case we need to reach out
Know before you go
- Please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly
- Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions!
- We recommend keeping your phone turned on in case we need to reach out
Cancellation policy
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
Reviews
My sister and I chose the Folklore Tour and would recommend to anyone, who is also curious about the darker side of folklore. Einar was our guide and he really brought the stories to life - many jokes, committed dramatic performances and a clear passion for folklore
Excellent tour with Kristin, informative and engaging, a great blend of history, folklore and mythology. A wonderful introduction to our time in Iceland and very lucky to see so many of the famous cats!
Maria G was punctual, friendly and very knowledgeable. It was very rainy and windy. She made the experience fun. I would highly suggest her as a Icelandic Food Tour guide.
