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Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour

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Reykjavik: Guided Folklore Walking Tour
Top rated
4.707071 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.707071 out of 5 stars
297 reviews

Go on an entertaining storytelling tour of Reykjavik and learn about the hidden creatures of Iceland. Hear tales about elves, trolls, ghosts, monsters, and Icelandic magic.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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English, Spanish, French
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Ian – United Kingdom

This was a great tour, with lots of stories and legends told brilliantly by the guide. A most enjoyable 2 hours walking around Reykjavik, taking in the sights and hearing about its past.

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Chloe – United Kingdom

Lovely guide, gave us loads of really cool information and took us to some spots that we definitely would not have found on our own and gave lots of talks about history and folklore, including elves, Yule, and trolls! All in all a fantastic experience and will definitely recommend!

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Aðalstræti 7

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    Ingólfur Square

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

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    Kirkjugarðurinn Suðurgötu

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

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    Cathedral of Christ the King, Reykjavik

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

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    Lake Tjornin

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

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    Austurvöllur

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Austurvöllur

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit 2 of the oldest graveyards in Reykjavik
  • Discover the Catholic Cathedral in Iceland
  • See an Elfstone in the City Center
  • Experience the Icelandic Magic

Full description

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 ;).

Includes

  • Entertaining guide

Meeting point

Meet on Ingolfstorg Square in Reykjavik city center. Your guide will be waiting by the 2 stone high seat pillars. Ingolfstorg Square is at the start of Austurstræti and surrounded by Aðalstræti, Hafnarstræti, Veltusund and Vallarstræti. If you walk down the main shopping street of Laugavegur, continue all the way down until you reach the square.

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What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • Some of the stories may be scary for younger children

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 297 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Ian – United KingdomMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
This was a great tour, with lots of stories and legends told brilliantly by the guide. A most enjoyable 2 hours walking around Reykjavik, taking in the sights and hearing about its past.
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Chloe – United KingdomApril 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Lovely guide, gave us loads of really cool information and took us to some spots that we definitely would not have found on our own and gave lots of talks about history and folklore, including elves, Yule, and trolls! All in all a fantastic experience and will definitely recommend!
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Harriet – United KingdomMarch 25, 2025 – Verified booking
My sister and I were taken on a tour by Beau and had a wonderful time!! He gave us us a fascinating insight into the folklore of Iceland, took us to places in Reykjavik we would never have otherwise seen, taught us some spells and showed us a very convincing video of Iceland’s answers to the Loch Ness monster! He also took the loveliest photos of us for memories. If you want to learn something a bit different would definitely recommend

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