Private Folklore Walking Tour - Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland
MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND
Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this mythical walk, you get the chance to hear many interesting sagas involving the hidden people and creatures of Iceland
The Elves & Trolls of Iceland
We will tell you all about the Elves and Trolls of Iceland, Ghosts like the Deacon of the dark river, the unique mostly aquatic monsters, the 13 Santa’s (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.
Storytelling is a skill
In 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.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ingólfur Square, Austurstræti 4 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
We meet up by the artwork of the two stone pillars that are supposed to signify how Reykjavik was discovered and settled by the first Viking.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Settlement Exhibition, Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Our next stop is the oldest graveyard in Reykjavik which is in front of the Settlement Museum. There we learn how to summon a Zombie or ghost to do your bidding
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: The Settlement Exhibition, Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Our 3d stop is a secret Elf-stone or Elf home close to the Settlement museum. There we visit the Elves of Iceland and some of their stories
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of Christ the King, Túngata 13, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Next stop is the Cathedral of Catholicism in Reykjavik where we talk a little about religion in Iceland and the influence of that on our mythical beings. The Trolls of Iceland did not like the church very much.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Cemetery Holavallagardur, Sudurgata, Reykjavik Iceland
This Cemetary is beautiful and haunting so a perfect setting for tales of ghosts and the undead.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lake Tjornin, Reykjavik Iceland
The pond or lake of Reykjavik is beautiful to visit. There is the possibility of aquatic monsters or other mythical beings visiting.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Reykjavik City Hall, Tjarnargata, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
We pass by the Reykjavik City Hall on our way back and sometimes we peek inside if there is something interesting going on.
Stop At: Parliament House (Althingishus), Austurvollur Sq., Reykjavik Iceland
Our Final stop is in front of the Parliament building of Iceland and there we discuss the Guardian Spirits of Iceland and maybe we teach you some Icelandic Magic
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
- Guide
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Travelers and locals are encouraged to practice social distancing, wash and disinfect hands regularly, and maintain a 2-meter distance from others when possible. Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist has not recommended the use of masks in public. We only have a handful of active infections in Iceland.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
See Availability
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Outdoor Activities Culture Sightseeing Tours Private Sightseeing Tours Ghost Tours Walking Tours Historical Tours
Checkout these other experiences on Plan Harmony
- 11 Tastings Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour By Motorbike/Car+Walking
- 30-Minute Jet Ski Tour of Dubai: Burj Al Arab
- Wander & Eat in Orlando's Hidden Main Street District
- Khmer Cooking Class at a Local's Home in Krong Siem Reap
- 3-Days Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Jaipur From New Delhi
- Angkor Temple Full-Day Tour (by Join-In luxury MiniBus)
- Prague Foodie Tour
- Ibiza Beach Hopping Cruise with Paddleboards, Drinks and Food. 6h
- Rotorua Rafting - Kaituna River White Water Rafting
- Desert Safari (Premium Luxury VIP) 5* Live BBQ Dinner open buffet tables chair