--- title: Private Folklore Walking Tour - Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 144 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 25 (Food, Beer & Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-folklore-walking-tour-meet-the-elves-trolls-ghosts-of-iceland/ --- # Private Folklore Walking Tour - Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland In our comparison: #10 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview MEET THE ELVES, TROLLS & GHOSTS OF ICELAND Iceland is sometimes called the land of the Sagas and on this mythical walk, you get the chance to hear many interesting sagas involving the hidden people and creatures of Iceland The Elves & Trolls of Iceland We will tell you all about the Elves and Trolls of Iceland, Ghosts like the Deacon of the dark river, the unique mostly aquatic monsters, the 13 Santa’s (it’s not enough to have just one Santa Claus in Iceland after all ;)), their mother the child eating troll called Grýla and finally the only known serial killer of Iceland in a land where it’s easy to get lost in the lava fields. Storytelling is a skill In the long winter nights in Iceland storytelling has been the primary entertainment for people so there are reasons why Icelanders love books and have the highest literacy rate in the world. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 28 start times: between 09:00 and 20:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €144 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Your Friend In Reykjavik - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Start times: 28 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.95 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 41. - 5 stars: 39 (95%) - 4 stars: 2 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Guide ## Itinerary 1. **We meet up by the artwork of the two stone pillars that are supposed to signi...** (5m) - We meet up by the artwork of the two stone pillars that are supposed to signify how Reykjavik was discovered and settled by the first Viking. 2. **The Settlement Exhibition** (7m) - Our next stop is the oldest graveyard in Reykjavik which is in front of the Settlement Museum. There we learn how to summon a Zombie or ghost to do your bidding 3. **The Settlement Exhibition** (7m) - Our 3d stop is a secret Elf-stone or Elf home close to the Settlement museum. There we visit the Elves of Iceland and some of their stories 4. **Next stop is the Cathedral of Catholicism in Reykjavik where we talk a little...** (7m) - Next stop is the Cathedral of Catholicism in Reykjavik where we talk a little about religion in Iceland and the influence of that on our mythical beings. The Trolls of Iceland did not like the church very much. 5. **Cemetery Holavallagardur** (20m) - This Cemetary is beautiful and haunting so a perfect setting for tales of ghosts and the undead. 6. **Lake Tjornin** (10m) - The pond or lake of Reykjavik is beautiful to visit. There is the possibility of aquatic monsters or other mythical beings visiting. 7. **Reykjavik City Hall** (pass by, no stop) - We pass by the Reykjavik City Hall on our way back and sometimes we peek inside if there is something interesting going on. 8. **Parliament House (Althingishus)** (10m) - Our Final stop is in front of the Parliament building of Iceland and there we discuss the Guardian Spirits of Iceland and maybe we teach you some Icelandic Magic ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 28 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €288 | €144 | | 4 | €332 | €83 | | 6 | €372 | €62 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food, Beer & Walking Tours start at €36 per person. ## Compared with other Food, Beer & Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 25** | €144 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (41) | private | | [Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-food-walk-local-foodie-adventure-in-iceland/?format=md) | €132 | 3h | 4.97 (21387) | shared | | [Walking tour of Reykjavik city](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/walking-tour-of-reykjavik-city/?format=md) | €45 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (493) | shared | | [Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/funky-history-walking-tour-in-reykjavik-with-local-storyteller/?format=md) | €60 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (443) | shared | Ranked #10 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €206, median €120; typical length 2h. 6 of 25 are private. 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