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Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk
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Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk

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Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Very Easy
Pickup service
No
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
June, July, August
Minimum age
No age limit
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

Step into the mysterious side of Reykjavik on the Midnight Sun Ghost Walk, a haunting journey through the city’s history and folklore. Under the golden glow of Iceland’s Midnight Sun, explore Reykjavik’s streets and landmarks as expert guides share chilling tales that will send shivers down your spine, even in the summer light.

Beginning at Ingólfur Square, the walk takes you through some of Reykjavik’s most picturesque and historic locations, including tranquil cemeteries, the stunning architecture of Landakotskirkja, and the reflective waters of the Reykjavik Pond, before concluding at the vibrant Austurvöllur Square. While these landmarks provide a beautiful and serene backdrop, the stories told will transport you into Reykjavik’s haunted past, filled with ghostly encounters, mysterious happenings, and folklore passed down through generations.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Exclusive Seasonal Experience: Available only from June to September, this tour is tailored to Iceland’s Midnight Sun, making it a truly unique evening adventure.
  • Unforgettable Atmosphere: The soft twilight of the Midnight Sun creates an enchanting contrast to the dark tales told throughout the tour.
  • Expert Storytelling: Your guide will bring Reykjavik’s history and folklore to life, delivering spine-tingling stories in an engaging and memorable way.

Level of Difficulty: Easy, with leisurely walking suitable for all ages (though tales may be spooky for some!).

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience where Reykjavik’s haunting history comes alive, proving that ghost stories don’t need darkness to send chills down your spine. Book your spot on the Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk today and uncover the eerie side of Iceland’s capital!

  • Family Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Eco Friendly
  • Couples

Itinerary

How it runs

8 stops

  1. 01

    We meet up outside Hlöllabátar

    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

  3. 03

    We walk through the center of Reykjavik talking about the hauntings of Iceland

  4. 04

    We visit Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church and tell Ghost stories related to the church

    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 Parliament garden is a beautiful visit

    101 Reykjavík

    There we learn about strange haunting of the Parliament of Iceland

  7. 07

    The Reykjavik Pond and talk about Icelandic Ghosts connected to various drownings

    Reykjavík

  8. 08

    We end by Austurvöllur square by the Icelandic Parliament

    Pósthússtræti 101, 101 Reykjavík

    We end our ghost walk with a final story

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

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 Very Scary For 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
June, July, August
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
2 Sep 2026