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Reykjavik: Icelandic Folklore, Elves, and Trolls Walking Tour

Make your own way to the meeting point in central Reykjavik. With your guide and group of fellow travelers, head first for the oldest graveyard in Iceland, which dates from around the year 900. After stops at a local playground and the Cathedral of Christ the King to learn about Icelandic elves and trolls, it’s on to Hólavallakirkjugarðurt, the second oldest cemetery in Reykjavik and favored haunt of Iceland’s most-famous ghost, the Deacon of Dark River. Continue to the lake of Tjörnin to hear stories about Icelandic monsters and by Reykjavik City Hall on your way to Alþingishúsið to visit Icelandic guardian spirits. Your tour finishes up at Austurvollur Square, close to where you began.

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Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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Make your own way to the meeting point in central reykjavik. with your guide and group of fellow travelers, head first for the oldest graveyard in iceland, which dates from around the year 900. , after stops at a local playground and the cathedral of christ the king to learn about icelandic elves and trolls, it’s on to hólavallakirkjugarðurt, the second oldest cemetery in reykjavik and favored haunt of iceland’s most-famous ghost, the deacon of dark river. , continue to the lake of tjörnin to hear stories about icelandic monsters and by reykjavik city hall on your way to alþingishúsið to visit icelandic guardian spirits, your tour finishes up at austurvollur square, close to where you began.

Includes

  • Professional guide
  • live entertainment

Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • hotel pickup and drop-off

Other

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • wheelchair accessible
  • service animals allowed
  • public transportation options are available nearby
  • infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • children must be accompanied by an adult
  • suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • please be at ingolfur square 5 minutes before the starting time

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 3 Reviews
Leeza_E
• Aug 14, 2026 01:51:25 PM
Summary: My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. We heard a number of stories about Icelandic folklore which were all interesting. The guide was personable and funny. I would recommend this to anyone interested in learning about the folk stories in Iceland.
aly312
• Jul 14, 2026 07:03:58 AM
Summary: A fun experience that actually helped us later in our trip without the stories and myth some of the souvenirs didn’t make Sense. High energy great story telling. Saw neat parts of the city.
L139UWmarthas
• Jun 13, 2026 06:41:18 PM
Summary: Oli was a fantastic tour leader. We were really impressed with his knowledge of local history, myths, and ghost stories. Highly recommend him and this tour!

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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 751 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Reykjavik: Icelandic Folklore, Elves, and Trolls Walking Tour are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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