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Private Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour
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- Discover the history and myths of Iceland in a private walking tour
- Hear stories about the diversity of Icelandic creatures such as Elves, Trolls, Ghost and more
- Learn about the different creatures in Icelandic mythology
Tour departs from
Reykjavík
Duration
2 hours
Pick up / meeting point
Ingólfstorg, Reykjavik, Iceland
Languages
English
Difficulty
2 (Easy)
Minimum age
0 years old
Overview
Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas, and on this walk, you get the chance to hear many exciting sagas involving the hidden people and mythical creatures of Iceland. Enjoy a private tour and learn about Icelandic magic and folklore from our expert guides.
What's included?
Expert guidance
Fun and maybe some goosebumps
Food and drinks
What to expect?
Our private tour is a must-do while you are travelling in 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's, the child-eating troll called Grýla and finally the only known serial killer of Iceland.
In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been the primary entertainment for people. Hence, there are reasons why Icelanders love books and have the highest literacy rate in the world. 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in their lifetime. Hence, we like 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. 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.
Please note: dress according to the weather, in Iceland that means be prepared for any kind of weather. For families, please keep in mind that some of the stories can be scary to little children.
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What to bring
Tips are not necessary but welcome