--- title: "Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland" lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 46 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 756 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 25 (Food, Beer & Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-folklore-walking-tour-meet-the-elves-trolls-ghosts-of-iceland/ --- # Reykjavik Folklore Walking Tour: Meet the Elves, Trolls & Ghosts of Iceland In our comparison: #24 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit the Elves and trolls of Iceland on this entertaining walk through the oldest part of Reykjavik.  If you want to experience an exciting and different side of Iceland join us and visit an elfstone in the Reykjavik city center and walk through two of the oldest cemeteries in Reykjavik for a truly haunted walk. We will tell you about famous Ghosts like the Deacon of Dark River, the unique Icelandic monsters, the 13 Santas or the Icelandic Yulelads / Jólasveinar, and their mother the child eating troll called Grýla .  You will also get an introduction into Icelandic magic (how to wake the undead). In the long winter nights in Iceland, storytelling has been our the primary entertainment and around 1 in 10 Icelanders writes a book in his lifetime so it's obvious... we love to tell stories and you sure won't be disappointed by joining our walk and hearing a couple. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside Hlöllabátar, - Starts 13:00, 17:30: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €46 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.75/5 from 756 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Your Friend In Reykjavik - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 13:00, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.75 from 756 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 709 of 756. - 5 stars: 647 (86%) - 4 stars: 62 (8%) - 3 stars: 27 (4%) - 2 stars: 9 (1%) - 1 star: 11 (1%) ## What's included - Professional guide - Live entertainment ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Your Friend In Reykjavik** (5m) - Meet and greet and start our journey with the Mythical Creatures of Iceland. 2. **Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland which dates back from aroun...** (10m) - Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland which dates back from around 900. 3. **The Trolls of Iceland really don't like the Church** (5m) 4. **At the 2nd oldest cemetery in Reykjavik, we visit the most famous ghost of Ic...** (15m) - At the 2nd oldest cemetery in Reykjavik, we visit the most famous ghost of Iceland. The Deacon of Dark River. 5. **By the Reykjavik lake we hear stories about Icelandic monsters** (10m) 6. **Reykjavik City Hall** (10m) - We walk by the Reykjavik City Hall and sometimes we even visit the great map of Iceland discussing locations of Trolls and other creatures. 7. **Here we visit the Icelandic Guardian spirits** (5m) 8. **Austurvollur Square** (5m) - Our final destination of the Icelandic Mythical Walk. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:00, 17:30 - 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. 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 Ends: We end up close to our starting point but now infront of the Parliament building at Austurvöllur public square. ## 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 - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Please be at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time ## Compared with other Food, Beer & Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 25** | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.75 (756) | shared | | [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 #24 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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