Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland
About this activity
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
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
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
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.