Ancient Historical Site Tour at the Caves of Hella

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1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Twelve ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella on the South coast of Iceland. Five of them have now been open to the public on our guided tours. The historical site is Iceland's oldest still standing archaeological remains, some believe the caves to date even further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings.

The wonders of the Caves of Hella include ancient crosses, wall carvings and carved seats.

Mystery surrounds the caves and for centuries people have wondered:

Are the caves the handiwork of the Celts?
Were the caves a place of ancient worship?

The caves are an historic landmark site where you will learn about hidden secrets and other untold stories from Iceland's history.

Join one of our local guides to discover the secrets our caves hold and experience the magical Underworld of the South.

The Caves are located right next to Route 1 (the Ring Road), an approximately hour drive from Reykjavik.

What's Included

Guided tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Caves of Hella

You should find the exact location by typing "Caves of Hella" in Google maps. If you dont use that the location should be easy to find, just west of the town of Hella, market with big signs and flags.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
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    Caves of Hella

    At this location, called Ægissíða, there are 12 ancient man made caves. In this tour your local guide will take you to four of them.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Caves of Hella

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Underground Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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