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Private Reykjavik Folklore and Food Walking Tour
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Private Reykjavik Folklore and Food Walking Tour

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Duration
3 hours
Cancellation
Free
👤
Type
Private tour
📍
Meeting point
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
Places this tour visits

Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas, and on this walk, you get to hear many exciting sagas involving Iceland’s hidden people and creatures.

We will tell you all about the Icelandic Elves, Trolls, Ghosts like the Deacon of the dark river, the primarily unique aquatic monsters, the 13 Santa (it’s not enough to have just one Santa Claus in Iceland after all, and their mother the child-eating troll called Grýla.  You will also get an introduction to Icelandic magic and old runes.

It’s perfect for those who want a little adventure in their life because the stories come alive on our walk. For families, please remember that some of the stories can be scary to little children so it’s also possible to contact us regarding a private walk where we can dial the scariness down a notch ;).  

After our lovely walk together, we end up at a great Icelandic restaurant for an excellent traditional lunch!

Included

  • Expert fun loving local storytellers & guides
  • Learn how to wake up an Icelandic Zombie
  • You control the starting time
  • Experience Icelandic Magic
  • Lunch or dinner

Not included

  • Tip or gratuity
  1. Your Guide will meet up with you at Ingólfur 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. The Square is in front of Center Hotels Plaza, Aðalstræti 6. The Square is at the beginning of Austurstræti (Austurstræti 1).
  2. Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland called Víkurkirkjugarður where we learn how to raise an Icelandic Zombie
  3. We walk through the center of Reykjavik talking about the hidden people and monsters of Iceland
  4. We visit Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church and talk about the trolls of Iceland
  5. We visit Hólavallakirkjugarður the beautiful 2nd oldest graveyard of Reykjavik, dating back to 1838.
  6. The Parliament garden is a beautiful visit where we learn about strange Icelandic magic
  7. Here we enjoy our famous "Kjötsupa" - a traditional Icelandic meat soup made with lamb. A very delicious meal, keeping you warm in the cold outside.
  8. Ready to tantalize those taste buds at Taste of Iceland? Get ready for a flavor rollercoaster! We're dishing up the best local goodies—think fermented shark (an adventure in itself!), divine skyr, and more top-notch Icelandic treats. It's like a treasure hunt for your taste buds through quality and tradition. Brace yourself for a taste sensation that'll have you craving seconds and planning a return trip just for these scrumptious bites!
  9. Afterwards we visit the Restaurant Dass and indulge in our unique local cuisine and maybe try ourselves on the famous "Black Death" - our local spirit made of fermented potatoes.
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