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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

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Overview

Duration

1h 30min

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik. If you want to experience an exciting and different side of Iceland join us and visit an elfstone in the Reykjavik city center and walk through two of the oldest cemeteries in Reykjavik for a truly haunted walk.

We will tell you about famous Ghosts like the Deacon of Dark River, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santas or the Icelandic Yulelads / Jólasveinar,
and their mother the child eating troll called Grýla .

You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic (how to wake the undead).

In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been our the primary entertainment and around 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his lifetime so it's obvious... we love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stroller accessible. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Transportation is wheelchair accessible. Most travelers can participate. Please be at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking