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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
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.
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We end up close to our starting point but now infront of the Parliament building at Austurvöllur public square.
End Point
We end up close to our starting point but now infront of the Parliament building at Austurvöllur public square.
What To Expect
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Meet and greet and start our journey with the Mythical Creatures of Iceland.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland which dates back from around 900.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Here we visit some Elves
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Trolls of Iceland really don't like the Church
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At the 2nd oldest cemetery in Reykjavik, we visit the most famous ghost of Iceland. The Deacon of Dark River.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
By the Reykjavik lake we hear stories about Icelandic monsters
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Here we visit the Icelandic Guardian spirits
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Austurvollur Square
Our final destination of the Icelandic Mythical Walk.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
Operated by Your Friend In Reykjavik
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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