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Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland

4.8 · 756 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Reykjavik Operated by Your Friend In Reykjavik Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
13:00, 17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €46 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional guide
  • Live entertainment
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
756 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 709 of 756

Star breakdown of all 756 ratings

5 stars
647 · 86%
4 stars
62 · 8%
3 stars
27 · 4%
2 stars
9 · 1%
1 star
11 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. Center Hotel 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
Departure
13:00, 17:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
We end up close to our starting point but now infront of the Parliament building at Austurvöllur public square.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Your Friend In Reykjavik; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food, Beer & Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #24 of 25€461h 30m4.75 (756)shared
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Walking tour of Reykjavik city€452h 30m4.99 (493)shared
Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller€602h 30m4.98 (443)shared

Ranked #24 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Food, Beer & Walking Tours

From €46 per adult