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Private Folklore Walking Tour - Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

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MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this mythical walk, you get the chance to hear many interesting sagas involving the hidden people and creatures of Iceland The Elves & Trolls of Iceland We will tell you all about the Elves and Trolls of Iceland, 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. Storytelling is a skill 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.
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Departure Point

Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti 4 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland We meet by the two stone pillars with smoke coming up from the top in the middle of Ingolfur Square. We recommend using Google maps or something similar as the Icelandic street names can be quite tricky. If you are visiting us in December we meet in front of Center Hotel Plaza

Return Details

Austurvöllur, 43W6+V39, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland We end up by the statue of Jón Sigurðsson in the middle of Austurvöllur. This statue faces the parliament building of Iceland.

  • Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti 4 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    We meet up by the artwork of the two stone pillars that are supposed to signify how Reykjavik was discovered and settled by the first Viking.
    5 minutes
  • The Settlement Exhibition, Reykjavik, Iceland
    Our next stop is the oldest graveyard in Reykjavik which is in front of the Settlement Museum. There we learn how to summon a Zombie or ghost to do your bidding
    7 minutes
  • The Settlement Exhibition, Reykjavik, Iceland
    Our 3d stop is a secret Elf-stone or Elf home close to the Settlement museum. There we visit the Elves of Iceland and some of their stories
    7 minutes
  • Túngata 13, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
    Next stop is the Cathedral of Catholicism in Reykjavik where we talk a little about religion in Iceland and the influence of that on our mythical beings. The Trolls of Iceland did not like the church very much.
    7 minutes
  • Cemetery Holavallagardur, Reykjavik, Iceland
    This Cemetary is beautiful and haunting so a perfect setting for tales of ghosts and the undead.
    20 minutes
  • Lake Tjornin, Reykjavik, Iceland
    The pond or lake of Reykjavik is beautiful to visit. There is the possibility of aquatic monsters or other mythical beings visiting.
    10 minutes
  • Reykjavik City Hall, Reykjavik, Iceland
    We pass by the Reykjavik City Hall on our way back and sometimes we peek inside if there is something interesting going on.
  • Parliament House (Althingishus), Reykjavik, Iceland
    Our Final stop is in front of the Parliament building of Iceland and there we discuss the Guardian Spirits of Iceland and maybe we teach you some Icelandic Magic
    10 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
EllesBelles64
11 Jan 2023
Stefan was our guide, and he brought the folklore alive with his dialogue. He also has the most beautiful voice, he sang us a lullaby. It was a most enjoyable walking tour.
Brittany H
28 Dec 2022
Loved our experience with Your Friends in Reykjavik! My family and I celebrated Xmas in Iceland this years and worked with Your Friends in Reykjavik to setup several different tours. We had a private folklore and food tour, a private golden circle + snorkeling tour, northern lights tour, and a semi-private Katla Ice cave tour. Everything was excellent and I can't say enough good things about this group. From the communication and setup before the trip, to the last minute changes we had with travel delays, to the kindness of the tour guides we spent time with and shared local foods with over the holiday season. We had so much fun taking pictures with them and loved the photo album we received from Your Friends in Reykjavik at the end of each tour. We appreciated the semi-private and private tour options and the fact that many of their group tours were smaller sized. It was a great way to explore the city and experience the culture and we would highly recommend this group to anyone looking for an authentic and intimate experience in Iceland.
CaroH72
01 Jun 2022
Booked this tour as a last minute addition to our trip. Our guide was Styrmir. It was something a little bit different and took us to parts of the city we would not have seen otherwise. Learnt some interesting facts & folklore including why you cannot now plant a tree on a grave!
This tour in Reykjavik is organized by Your Friend In Reykjavik

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