Day 01
Iceland · Storytelling Tours
Private Reykjavik Folklore & Food Walking Tour
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Private walking tour through lesser-explored parts of Reykjavík city centre
- 02 Hear Icelandic folklore about elves, trolls, ghosts, monsters, and Grýla
- 03 Learn about Icelandic magic, runes, and the country’s storytelling traditions
- 04 Discover links between Icelandic sagas, Norse mythology, and Tolkien’s works
- 05 Enjoy a traditional Icelandic lunch at the end of the tour
- 06 Led by an expert guide who entertains as well as educates
Discover a different side of Reykjavík on a private walking tour that blends Icelandic folklore with traditional local food. As you explore parts of the city centre that many travellers miss, hear captivating stories drawn from the sagas and legends that have shaped Icelandic culture for centuries.
Along the way, your guide will introduce you to elves, trolls, ghosts, aquatic monsters, Grýla, and the 13 Icelandic Santas, as well as old magic and runes. You will also learn how Iceland’s storytelling tradition connects to its remarkable literary culture and even influenced the worlds of Norse mythology-inspired fantasy. The experience ends with a traditional Icelandic lunch at a local restaurant.
The experience ends with a traditional Icelandic lunch at a local restaurant.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
3 Hours
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
City
Reykjavik
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Expert Guide who knows how to entertain as well as educate
- Traditional Icelandic Lunch
What's Not Included
- TIP OR GRATUITY
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.
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