Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Elves, Trolls & Ghosts

Discover the enchanting world of Icelandic folklore on a walking tour through Reykjavik. Encounter elves, trolls, ghosts, and learn about Icelandic magic and storytelling traditions.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Your Friend In Reykjavik - Meet and greet and start our journey with the Mythical Creatures of Iceland.
  • Skúli Magnússon Sheriff - Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland which dates back from around 900.
  • Playground - Here we visit some Elves
  • Cathedral of Christ the King - The Trolls of Iceland really don’t like the…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Live entertainment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting stroll through Reykjavik’s oldest district, stepping into the world of Elves and Trolls in Iceland. To discover a unique aspect of Icelandic culture, join us for a visit to the city center’s elfstone and a ghostly stroll through two of Reykjavik’s most ancient burial grounds.
We’ll share eerie tales of well-known phantoms like…

Location
Ingólfur Square
Austurstræti
Your Guide will meet up with you at Ingolfur Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone pillars (They are over 3 meters high) The square on Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/wmKoKvB8YZfC3p8C7 Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_g
Jun 9, 2025
Hygge in Horror - I would recommend Mathias as your tour guide for the walking tour of elves, trolls and ghosts. Not only was he very knowledgeable on the subject but else showed us parts of Reykjavík we would not have otherwise seen.
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Mary_t
Jun 9, 2025
Entertaining stories! - Our tour guide was fun & funny, as well as a good storyteller. I really enjoyed learning about trolls and elves, and we got to see an elf stone.
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Jonathan_p
Jun 7, 2025
Fun with Trolls - Really fun. Bo talked just the right amount - not too much info, not too little. Easy walk, lots of fun.
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Michelle_m
Jun 7, 2025
So entertaining!!! - This was so much fun! Listening to Einar tell his stories was awesome! He was very animated and you can tell he loves what he does. It was great to learn about the history of the elves, trolls and ghosts!
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Valerie_j
Jun 7, 2025
Perfect walking tour - Stephan I was a wonderful guide. He was very entertaining and engaging to all ages across our tour group. He was extremely knowledge and told stories at the perfect pace as we walking along the city. Would highly recommend! Tour was about 90 minutes, easy terrain and pace
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Erin_c
Jun 6, 2025
Excellent guide - Great tour learning about local folklore. Guide was knowledgeable and animated on the tour. Loved the cemetery the best.
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Bonnie_ramthun
Jun 6, 2025
Charming, knowledgeable, witty and so much fun! Stefan I was amazing. We learned so much about Iceland folklore. - Stefan I was a terrific guide. He showed us different sites in the city including a real Elf rock and a spooky graveyard tour. He told many stories and made us laugh and shiver too. We learned a lot about Icelandic folklore and the history of this incredible place. I highly recommend this tour. Ask for Stefan I!
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Heyksek
Jun 6, 2025
Bo was a great guide! - Great tour! Bo was very knowledgeable and a great presenter. We even got some singing and poetry recitations. Highly recommend this tour if you want to know more of the folkloric traditions and ghost stories of the city.
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80asham
Jun 8, 2025
Fascinating tales - THANK YOU, we really enjoyed the experience! especially learning about the elves Pros: • great way to see parts of the city most tourists don’t get to (eg graveyard & Catholic) • the guide we had (Stefan I) was very warm and approachable and made us all laugh • you’ll learn something new ! try to be open minded • diverse topics eg elves, zombies, trolls etc Cons: • expensive • not for everyone or the faint hearted • length of time means you can only hear so much Great overall, would recommend to others! Thank you Stefan I
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222aubreyp
Jun 2, 2025
Get the three hour tour of Reykjavik city instead of this. - The tour overlaps with a lot of other tours. We went pretty much the same locations and our tour guide talked about the same things as the previous (much better) three hour tour we went on.
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).