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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

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1 hour 30 minutes
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About This Tour

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.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Professional guide
  • Live entertainment

✗ Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Stop
Meet and greet and start our journey with the Mythical Creatures of Iceland.
2
Stop
Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland which dates back from around 900.
3
Stop
The Trolls of Iceland really don't like the Church
4
Stop
At the 2nd oldest cemetery in Reykjavik, we visit the most famous ghost of Iceland. The Deacon of Dark River.
5
Stop
By the Reykjavik lake we hear stories about Icelandic monsters
6
Stop
We walk by the Reykjavik City Hall and sometimes we even visit the great map of Iceland discussing locations of Trolls and other creatures.
7
Stop
Here we visit the Icelandic Guardian spirits
8
Stop
Our final destination of the Icelandic Mythical Walk.

Good to Know

  • 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
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