Reykjavik folklore walking tour
Activities

Reykjavik folklore walking tour

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£29.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Enjoy a tour around the magical city of Reykjavik
  • Learn about the interesting sagas of the city
  • A perfect experience for kids - spark their imaginations
What to expect

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.

You will learn 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 this people obviously love to tell stories, and you sure won't be disappointed by joining this walk and hearing a couple.

It's perfect for those who want a little adventure in their life because the story's come alive on this walk.

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What's included
  • check Expert local guide
  • check Guided tour
  • check Guided walking tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Ingólfur Square, Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:
Your Guide will meet up with you at Ingolfur Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone pillars (they are over 3 meters high). Your expert local guide usually wears a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back. The Square is in front of Center Hotels Plaza (Adalstræti 6). The Square is at the beginning of Austurstræti (Austurstræti 1).
What to remember
  • This tour is wheelchair accessible
  • Please note some of the stories may be a little scary for little children, if you have young kids with you please contact the local tour operator to advise before the walk
  • It is recommended you dress for the Icelandic weather, wearing layers when necessary
  • For families, please keep in mind that some of the stories can be scary to little children, so it's also possible to contact the local operator regarding a private walk where you can dial the scariness down a notch. Local operator's contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
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Provider
Your Friend In Reykjavik
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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