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Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour
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Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

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On this walk, you hear about the hidden people and creatures of Iceland = Elves, Trolls, Ghosts, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santa’s and finally the only known serial killer of Iceland in a land where it’s easy to get lost in the lava fields…

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Very Easy
Pickup service
Yes
Pickup time
5 min before
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September
Minimum age
No age limit
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

Your Private Icelandic Folklore Walk – where you choose the starting time for our walk
Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this walk, you get the chance to hear many interesting sagas involving the hidden people and creatures of Iceland

We will tell you all about the Icelandic Elves, Trolls, 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…
You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic and the runes of old

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. 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his life so we obviously love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple.

J.R.R. Tolkien
was heavily influenced by Norse mythology and the Icelandic Sagas when he wrote The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
so we will explain some of the fun similarities between our Icelandic Mythology and J.R.R.S Middle Earth.

It's perfect for those who want a little adventure in their life because the story's come alive on our walk. 
For families, please keep in mind that some of the stories can be scary to little children so it's also possible to contact us regarding
a private walk where we can dial the scariness down a notch ;).   yfir@yourfriendinreykjavik.com

  • Family Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Eco Friendly

Itinerary

How it runs

1 stop

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    We walk through parts of the Reykjavik city center that few travelers explore and experience stories about the folklore of Iceland

What the price covers

Included
Expert Guidance, Fun And Maybe Some Goosebumps
Not included
Tip Or GratuityTips Are Not Necessary But Welcome
Bring
  • Just dress according to the weather, but please wear layers ;)<br />
Ticket types
  • Adults (16 - 99)
  • Youth (6 - 15)
  • Children Free (0 - 5)

Where it starts

  • We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.

    Ingólfstorg 1, 101 Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg, IS

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Meeting
Meet on location or pick up
Pickup
Yes
Be ready
5 min before departure
Location code
Reykjavík (REY, IS)

Good to know

  • Some Of The Stories Can Be Scary For Little Children

Your ticket

We offer pickup from the hotels/accommodations within the specified radius.

If you are staying outside of the downtown area we kindly ask you to meet us outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.

Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back

The meeting point on google maps:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFedGCGBFQtWt3PJ8 

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September
Cutoff (relative to start time)
4 hours before
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English, Spanish, German, French, Icelandic
Details updated
2 Sep 2026