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Ancient Historical Site Tour at the Caves of Hella

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Twelve ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella on the South coast of Iceland. Four of them have now been open to the public on our guided tours. The historical site is Iceland's oldest still standing archaeological remains, some believe the caves to date even further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings. The wonders of the Caves of Hella include ancient crosses, wall carvings and carved seats. Mystery surrounds the caves and for centuries people have wondered: Are the caves the handiwork of the Celts? Were the caves a place of ancient worship? The caves are an historic landmark site where you will learn about hidden secrets and other untold stories from Iceland's history. Join one of our local guides to discover the secrets our caves hold and experience the magical Underworld of the South. The Caves are located right next to Route 1 (the Ring Road), an approximately hour drive from Reykjavik.
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Departure Point

851 Hella, Iceland You should find the exact location by typing "Caves of Hella" in Google maps. If you dont use that the location should be easy to find, just west of the town of Hella, market with big signs and flags.

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851 Hella, Iceland You should find the exact location by typing "Caves of Hella" in Google maps. If you dont use that the location should be easy to find, just west of the town of Hella, market with big signs and flags.

  • Caves of Hella, Hella, Iceland
    At this location, called Ægissíða, there are 12 ancient man made caves. In this tour your local guide will take you to four of them.
    60 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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.
ButtressFamily
10 Apr 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the caves and the passionate and knowledgable tour guide. This site deserves the support of government agencies and academic institutions to further the valuable research being started here. Irish historians and academics could lend valuable support.
laras848
17 Mar 2023
Incredibly interesting and thought-provoking your of ancient Celtic caves that pre-date the Vikings settlement of Iceland. The caves themselves are beautiful and well cared for. The tour was fascinating and I learned so much. It helped me understand some if the rich cultural history of South Iceland.
James C
12 Feb 2023
A fascinating hour and a half tour around these early settlement caves with an interesting and engaging guide. Well worth a visit
This tour in Vik is organized by Caves of Hella

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