Iceland · Storytelling Tours

Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

Step into Reykjavik’s hidden world of elves, trolls, and ancient legends.

Hear chilling ghost stories woven into the streets of the city.

Discover where folklore and everyday life meet in Reykjavik.

Walk the same paths where myths have been passed down for generations.

Learn why elves still shape Icelandic culture today.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hear Icelandic tales of elves, trolls, ghosts, guardian spirits, and monsters
02 Explore Reykjavik on foot with an expert local guide
03 Visit historic graveyards including Víkurkirkjugarður and Hólavallakirkjugarður
04 Learn about Icelandic magic, old runes, and strange local beliefs
05 See Landakotskirkja, the Reykjavik Pond, and the Parliament garden
06 End at Austurvöllur square by the Icelandic Parliament

Step into Reykjavik’s darker side on this folklore walking tour, where Icelandic storytelling brings elves, trolls, ghosts, guardian spirits, and strange magic to life. As you explore the city on foot, your local guide shares eerie tales, old beliefs, and legendary creatures woven into Iceland’s culture and history.

Along the way, visit atmospheric sites including historic graveyards, Landakotskirkja, the Reykjavik Pond, and Austurvöllur by the Icelandic Parliament. This experience is ideal for travellers who enjoy myths, local legends, and a slightly spooky perspective on the city.

Expect a fun and memorable walk filled with stories, folklore, and maybe even a few goosebumps. Please note that some stories may be scary for little children.

Step into Reykjavik’s darker side on this folklore walking tour, where Icelandic storytelling brings elves, trolls, ghosts, guardian spirits, and strange magic to life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Reykjavik

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel 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

The meeting point on google maps.

first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland called Víkurkirkjugarður

There we learn how to raise an Icelandic Zombie

We walk through the center of Reykjavik talking about the hidden people and monsters of Iceland

We visit Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church and talk about the trolls of Iceland

Hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary

We visit the beautiful 2nd oldest graveyard of Reykjavik, dating back to 1838.

The Reykjavik Pond and talk about Icelandic aquatic monsters

The Parliament garden is a beautiful visit

There we learn about strange Icelandic magic

We end by Austurvöllur square by the Icelandic Parliament

We end and talk about Icelandic Guardian Spirits and more stories

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Reykjavík 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Expert guidance, fun and maybe some goosebumps

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Please be at our meeting point at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time of our walking tour together
Some of the stories can be scary for little children.

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