Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour
1h 30m
Commentary: Guide · de, it, fr
Reykjavik, Iceland
About this activity
Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this Folklore walking tour you can hear about the Elves, Ghosts, Trolls and Magic of this beautiful country
Highlights
- Hólavallakirkjugarður Cemetary
- Landakotskirkja Church
- Víkurgarður Cemetary
- The Parliament Building
- Austurvöllur Square and the Guardian Spirits
Full description
MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this mythical walk, you get the chance to hear many interesting sagas involving the hidden people and creatures of Iceland The Elves & Trolls of Iceland We will tell you all about the Elves and Trolls of Iceland, Ghosts like the Deacon of the dark river, the unique mostly aquatic monsters, the 13 Santa’s (it’s not enough to have just one Santa Claus in Iceland after all ;)), their mother the child eating troll called Grýla and finally the only known serial killer of Iceland in a land where it’s easy to get lost in the lava fields. Storytelling is a skill 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.
Tiered Pricing depends on how many travelers book.
See our Price list for information.
Tiered Pricing depends on how many travelers book.
See our Price list for information.
Included / Excluded
- Your control the starting time
- Expert fun loving local storytellers & guides
- Learn how to wake up an Icelandic Zombie
- Experience Icelandic Magic
- No food & drink provided
Meeting point
Start Location
Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Some of stories can be scary for little children
Know before you go
- Please wear layers of clothing as it can get chilly
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Parking Close By
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20263.0
...i did not get water as ordered.the driver was a very good fellow but nt a guide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20263.0
Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Diane
Jun 20265.0
Excellent! Our guide was wonderful and kept the pace appropriate for my husband who has mobility issues. Although we didn’t see many cats, we learned a lot of interesting things about the city.
Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible