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

4.7
(687 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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's Included

Professional guide
Live entertainment
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hlöllabátar

Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. Center Hotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait. Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back

End point
Jón Sigurðsson

We end up close to our starting point but now infront of the Parliament building at Austurvöllur public square.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Your Friend In Reykjavik

    Meet and greet and start our journey with the Mythical Creatures of Iceland.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Skúli Magnússon Sheriff

    Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland which dates back from around 900.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Playground

    Here we visit some Elves

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cathedral of Christ the King

    The Trolls of Iceland really don't like the Church

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hólavallagarður

    At the 2nd oldest cemetery in Reykjavik, we visit the most famous ghost of Iceland. The Deacon of Dark River.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Tjörnin

    By the Reykjavik lake we hear stories about Icelandic monsters

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Reykjavik City Hall

    We walk by the Reykjavik City Hall and sometimes we even visit the great map of Iceland discussing locations of Trolls and other creatures.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Alþingishúsið

    Here we visit the Icelandic Guardian spirits

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Austurvollur Square

    Our final destination of the Icelandic Mythical Walk.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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