Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

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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…

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Getting there
Walking
Book by
1 hour before
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

from

7.451 ISK

per adults

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Next departures

  • Wed 30 Sept · 17:30
  • Thu 1 Oct · 13:00
  • Thu 1 Oct · 17:30
  • Fri 2 Oct · 13:00

Runs: All year

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Your Friend in Reykjavík

Your Friend in Reykjavík runs a small stable of downtown walks, and they all begin at the same spot: outside Hlöllabátar on Ingólfstorg, the salty, saucy, greasy sub shop most people only meet at 4:00 in the morning. Look for the guide in the light blue jacket, then pick your subject. Walk with a Viking is the two-hour orientation: Harpa, the harbour, the Pond, parliament, and Hallgrímskirkja with pronunciation help. The folklore walk gets through elves, trolls, ghosts and the child-eating Grýla in 90 minutes. The Beer & Booze tour, for over-20s, visits three bars and explains how beer stayed banned in Iceland until 1989. There is also a two-hour sweets tour and a three-hour weekend food tour with a stop at the flea market.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Adults16 - 99 years7.451 ISK
Youth6 - 15 years4.925 ISK
Children Free0 - 5 years0 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

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 ;).  



What's included

Expert guidance, fun and maybe some goosebumps

What to bring

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

Good to know

Please be at our meeting point outside Hlöllabátar 5 minutes before the starting time of our walking tour together  

Some of the stories can be scary for little children.

Where it starts

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.Ingólfstorg 1, Reykjavik

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour?
About 1 hour 30 minutes.
How much does Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour cost?
From 7.451 ISK. Adults (16 - 99 years): 7.451 ISK. Youth (6 - 15 years): 4.925 ISK. Children Free (0 - 5 years): 0 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars., Ingólfstorg 1, Reykjavik. Most people drive there themselves.
When does it run?
All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it very easy.

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