Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour
By Your Friend in ReykjavikTop rated
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
Check dates & bookNext 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 years | 7.451 ISK |
|---|---|
| Youth6 - 15 years | 4.925 ISK |
| Children Free0 - 5 years | 0 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
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.
Explore more
Read next: Things to do in Reykjavík
Other tours at Your Friend in Reykjavík
Top rated
Top rated
Top rated
Top ratedMore family-friendly tours
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best of
Best ofMore from Your Friend in Reykjavik
Best ofPrivate Northern Exploration & Earth Lagoon Myvatn Tour from Akureyri
7 hours · Easy · Pickup
from 253.870 ISK
Book
Best of










