Private Elves And Trolls Walk

Private Folklore Walking Tour - Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

★ 5.0 41 reviews

1 hour 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $163.90 per person

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meeting point: Hlöllabátar Ingólfstorgi 1, 101 Reykjavík
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This private folklore walk spends an hour and a half on the streets of Reykjavik with a guide from Your Friend In Reykjavik, telling the old Icelandic stories of elves, trolls and ghosts. Because it is private, only your own group takes part. One reviewer with a slower moving group said the walk was paced well for them.

The route starts at Hlöllabátar on Ingólfstorg Square, where the guide meets you outside the restaurant facing the square and the two tall stone pillars, with CenterHotel Plaza to the right. The walk then finishes at Hallgrimskirkja, so you end in a part of the centre you may want to explore on your own afterwards.

Reviewers praise the guides' storytelling. One described a guide acting out parts of the sagas and keeping the group laughing, while another called their guide kind, knowledgeable and patient. A third enjoyed the mini sagas as a good way to hear history and stories from the country.

What's Included

Included

Guide

Itinerary

Meet at Ingólfstorg SquareMeet your guide outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg 1, facing the square and the two tall stone pillars. Guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back.
Folklore walk through central ReykjavikWalk the city centre with your private guide, hearing tales of elves, trolls and ghosts mixed with Icelandic history and culture.
Finish at HallgrimsirkjaThe tour ends at Hallgrimsirkja, Hallgrímstorg 1, leaving you free to visit the church or the surrounding streets on your own.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers have said afterwards.

Comfortable meeting spot. The meeting point has benches, tables and a covered ceiling, which makes waiting comfortable if you arrive early. CenterHotel Plaza sits to the right of the spot.
Easy walking pace. One reviewer with a slower group found the pace well judged. The tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, and service animals are allowed.
Your group only. This is a private tour, so only your party takes part. The listing confirms no other groups join you.
Stories over lectures. One reviewer described a guide acting out parts of the story and keeping the group laughing.
Guide included. A guide is the listed inclusion for this tour. Food, drinks and any other extras are not listed as included, so plan to buy those separately.
Easy to reach. The meeting point is on Ingólfstorg Square in central Reykjavik, near public transportation. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Common issues. The listing does not state whether hotel pickup is offered, so check the booking page if that matters to you. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Tour?

The walk lasts 1.5 hours. It starts at Ingólfstorg Square and ends at Hallgrimsirkja.

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes a guide. Food, drinks and any other extras are not listed as included, so budget for those separately if you want them.

Where Do We Meet The Guide?

Outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg 1, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars, with CenterHotel Plaza to the right. Guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back. The listing does not state hotel pickup, so check the booking page if you need one.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children And Wheelchairs?

Yes. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible, pushchair accessible and that service animals are allowed, and that most travellers can participate. Reviewers have described taking a child and enjoying it together.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours no refund is given and changes are not accepted. Cut-off times use the local time in Iceland.

Is This A Group Or Private Tour?

Private. Only your group participates, according to the listing. Reviewers have taken the tour with family members and described having a delightful time.