Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland
1h 30m
Commentary: Guide · en
Reykjavik, Iceland
About this activity
Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik.
Highlights
- Visit to an Elf home in downtown Reykjavik
- The absolutely Beautiful Hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary
- Hearing a Troll story by Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church
- Learning about Icelandic Magic and Necropants
Full description
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.
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.
Included / Excluded
- Expert Fun Loving local guide
- Entertaining Stories & Edutainment
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
4 Austurstræti, Austurstræti, Reykjavík
Important information
Know before you book
- Children six years and younger are complimentary
Know before you go
- Pleas wear layers of clothing
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
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Parking Close By
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Aug 20265.0
Excellent
Susan D
Aug 20265.0
Our private food tour guide Einar Steinn Valgardsson was excellent and we got a lot more than just a food tour because he is knowledgeable about everything and anything about Iceland you might want to ask about. I would recommend him for all kinds of tours. He followed up with notes on all the things we discussed and links to music, books, etc. Our time with him was a highlight of our Reykjavik visit.
GetYourGuide traveler
Aug 20265.0
Helga was awesome. Great choice of restaurants. We had a seat reserved at each place. Fun stories and food selections.
Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible, 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