Midnight Sun Ghost Walk

Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk

★ 4.9 9 reviews

1 hour 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $62 per person

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Group: max 25 travellers
Meeting point: Hlöllabátar Ingólfstorgi 1, 101 Reykjavík
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

This is a 1 hour 30 minute guided walk through downtown Reykjavik built around ghosts, folklore and darker chapters of Iceland's past, run by Your Friend In Reykjavik. Groups set off at 20:00 from Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square, where the guide, usually in a light blue jacket with the company name on the back, leads the way between city stops. Along the route the guide tells spooky stories, and reviewers mention that the telling covered folklore, history and even an old lullaby.

The route reaches parts of the centre that one traveller said they had not seen before joining the walk. A recurring highlight in reviews is the graveyard, which one traveller described as feeling peaceful rather than grim, and another called beautiful. The walk finishes at Austurvöllur, a historical gathering point downtown, so it ends in the middle of things rather than back at the start.

It suits most travellers: the listing calls it wheelchair and pushchair accessible, allows service animals, sits near public transport, and caps each departure at 25 people. Anyone who enjoys folklore delivered with some humour will get the most out of it.

What's Included

Included

Guided walking tour of downtown Reykjavik
Spooky stories about Iceland's past!

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at IngólfstorgMeet outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square, facing the two tall stone pillars, with CenterHotel Plaza to your right. The spot has benches, tables and a covered ceiling, and guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back.
Ghost stories downtownThe guide leads a walking route through downtown Reykjavik, telling spooky stories from Iceland's past along the way, mixed with folklore and wider history.
Visit the graveyardOne described it as feeling peaceful.
Finish at AusturvöllurThe tour ends by Austurvöllur, a historical gathering point in downtown Reykjavik, at Pósthússtræti.

What To Expect From The Tour

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

Evening timing. The tour starts at 20:00 and runs for 1.5 hours. The end point is Austurvöllur, in downtown Reykjavik, rather than back at the meeting spot.
Pace and mobility. It is a walking tour of downtown Reykjavik, and the listing says most travellers can participate. It is wheelchair accessible, pushchair accessible and service animals are allowed.
Group feel. Each departure has a maximum of 25 travellers. Reviewers described guides keeping the group engaged, and one highlighted a guide who was calm, kind and funny.
Story content. Expect folklore as much as frights. One traveller said it had more stories, and more detailed ones, than other ghost tours they had done, and another left having learned about Icelandic elves and trolls.
Getting there. The meeting point is outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square, and the tour finishes at Austurvöllur, a different spot nearby. The listing notes the meeting point is near public transportation, and the end point is central, so plan your own way to and from.
Gratuities. The guided walk and the stories are included. Gratuities are listed as not included, so bear that in mind if you want to tip the guide.

Common issues. This is a weather-dependent experience: if it is cancelled for poor weather, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Refunds also require cancelling at least 24 hours before the 20:00 start, with no changes accepted inside that window. The listing does not state pickup, so travellers need to make their own way to Ingólfstorg. With up to 25 travellers per departure, anyone wanting a one-to-one storytelling session should temper expectations. Gratuities are extra.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour?

A guided walking tour of downtown Reykjavik and the spooky stories about Iceland's past. The walk lasts 1.5 hours and finishes at Austurvöllur. Gratuities are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

Outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square, facing 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 start time is 20:00.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchairs Or Pushchairs?

Yes. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and most travellers can participate. It is a walking tour, so expect to be on your feet for the full 1.5 hours.

Is There Hotel Pickup?

The listing does not state pickup. Check the booking page for details before you go, and plan to make your own way to Ingólfstorg Square, which is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 20:00 start for a full refund. Cancel or request changes inside that window and no refund or change is accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Is It Scary, And Is It Good For People New To Ghost Tours?

Reviewers frame it as fun rather than frightening. One first-time ghost tour guest said they had a good time, and others highlighted the folklore, the humour and even an old lullaby. The stories draw on Icelandic history and folklore, so it suits curious travellers as well as ghost story fans.