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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour
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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

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On this walk, you hear about the Elves, Trolls, Ghosts, Monsters, 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
No
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
January, October, November, December
Minimum age
No age limit
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

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 (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 to Icelandic magic and the runes of old

On 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 worlds

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 ;).  

  • Family Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Eco Friendly

Itinerary

How it runs

8 stops

  1. 01

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

    Ingólfstorgi 1, 101 Reykjavík

    We meet up 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 

  2. 02

    Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland called Víkurkirkjugarður

    Kirkjustræti, 101 Reykjavík

    There we learn how to raise an Icelandic Zombie

  3. 03

    We walk through the center of Reykjavik talking about the hidden people and monsters of Iceland

  4. 04

    We visit Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church and talk about the trolls of Iceland

    101 Reykjavík

  5. 05

    Hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary

    Ljósvallagata, 101 Reykjavík

    We visit  the beautiful 2nd oldest graveyard of Reykjavik, dating back to 1838.

  6. 06

    The Reykjavik Pond and talk about Icelandic aquatic monsters

    Reykjavík

  7. 07

    The Parliament garden is a beautiful visit

    101 Reykjavík

    There we learn about strange Icelandic magic

  8. 08

    We end by Austurvöllur square by the Icelandic Parliament

    Pósthússtræti 101, 101 Reykjavík

    We end and talk about Icelandic Guardian Spirits and more stories

What the price covers

Included
Expert Guidance, Fun And Maybe Some Goosebumps
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
Pickup
No
Location code
Reykjavík (REY, IS)

Good to know

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Please Be At Our Meeting Point At Ingolfur Square 5 Minutes Before The Starting Time Of Our Walking Tour Together
  • Some Of The Stories Can Be Scary For Little Children.

Your ticket

We meet up 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
January, October, November, December
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
21 Sep 2026