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Iceland · Storytelling Tours
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Discover the darker side of the festive season on this fun walking tour through downtown Reykjavík. As you explore the city’s colourful streets, hear tales of Iceland’s unusual Christmas folklore, from the Icelandic Santas and the Christmas Cat to hidden people, traditional foods, and customs that reveal a murkier side of the holidays.
Along the way, you’ll pass well-known Reykjavík landmarks as well as lesser-known corners of the city, making this a lively introduction to local culture, storytelling, and seasonal traditions.
As you explore the city’s colourful streets, hear tales of Iceland’s unusual Christmas folklore, from the Icelandic Santas and the Christmas Cat to hidden people, traditional foods, and customs that reveal a murkier side of the holidays.
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Iceland has a lot of funky myths and legends. Our folklore is pretty dark and twisted and this also applies to Christmas traditions.
Join us on a short and fun walking tour around downtown Reykjavík and we'll introduce you to some of our murky legends and traditions around Christmas. During our walk we will visit some Reykjavík landmarks as well as lesser-known parts of the city.
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Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.
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