Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Explore Icelandic Legends & Magic

$45
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Type
Difficaulty
Reviews
(3)
4.47 /5

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 ;).  

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Inclusions

    Expert guidance, fun and maybe some goosebumps

Tour Plan

Ingólfstorg by the two pillars is our meeting point

Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland called Víkurkirkjugarður
There we learn how to raise an Icelandic Zombie

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

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

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

The Reykjavik Pond and talk about Icelandic aquatic monsters

The Parliament garden is a beautiful visit
There we learn about strange Icelandic magic

We end by Austurvöllur square by the Icelandic Parliament
We end and talk about Icelandic Guardian Spirits and more stories

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Know Before You Go

  • Wheelchair accessible

What to Bring

    Just dress according to the weather, but please wear layers ;)

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Please Note

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.

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

Reviews

4.47/5
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3 Comments

  1. 4.4

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    Wandering through Reykjavík while uncovering the enchanting tales of Iceland’s folklore felt like stepping into another realm with our friends. The captivating stories shared by our guide truly brought the magic of the city to life, especially when we stood by a hidden elf rock and learned about its significance.

  2. 4.4

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    Immersing myself in Reykjavík’s rich tapestry of folklore was a delightful surprise; the guide’s storytelling made the legends feel alive and relevant. The only downside was the pace felt a bit rushed at times, leaving me wishing for more time to soak in the enchanting atmosphere.

  3. 4.6

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    Exploring the local legends and magical tales during our walking adventure was a highlight of our trip, as we discovered fascinating stories hidden in the city’s corners. The guide’s passion for folklore truly brought the narratives to life, though we wished there had been a bit more time to delve deeper into each tale.

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