Iceland · Storytelling Tours

The Icelandic Storyteller

2 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

Become a true Viking expert with Your Friend in Reykjavik!

Gather ´round and listen! Some of our stories may be scary for little children.

Immerse yourself in an authentic and cozy setting together with Your Friend in Reykjavik

Explore the Nordic myths of gods and legends with our expert Storytellers

Listen to captivating tales of the past and learn something new about Iceland´s history.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hear 20+ stories that bring Iceland’s culture and history to life
02 Enjoy an intimate storytelling experience in Reykjavik
03 Discover Icelandic sagas, legends, and literary traditions
04 Learn why storytelling is so deeply rooted in Icelandic culture
05 Settle into a cozy atmosphere for a memorable cultural evening
06 Includes a drink before the experience

Step into a cozy setting in Reykjavik and discover Iceland through the art of storytelling. This intimate cultural experience brings together Icelandic sagas, legends, and literary traditions in a warm and engaging atmosphere, offering a memorable introduction to the country’s history, imagination, and identity.

Over the course of two hours, hear 20+ stories that reveal how Iceland’s landscapes, long winters, and deep-rooted oral traditions helped shape a remarkable storytelling culture. With expert storytelling, a welcoming drink before the experience, and time to listen, reflect, and engage, this is a wonderful way to connect with the soul of Iceland beyond the usual sightseeing.

Over the course of two hours, hear 20+ stories that reveal how Iceland’s landscapes, long winters, and deep-rooted oral traditions helped shape a remarkable storytelling culture.

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 Not applicable

City Reykjavik

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Travel around Iceland in 20+ 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 storytelling, fun and maybe some goosebumps
A drink before the start of the experience, a glass of wine, beer, soda, coffee or cocoa

Know before you go

Please be at the old harbour house (second floor), 30 minutes before the starting time of the Icelandic Storyteller experience.
Some of the stories can be scary for little children.

Logistics