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Most travelers book about 2 weeks ahead. May is the cheapest month, from US$53 per person, and August is the busiest month.
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Explore Icelandic folklore on this walking tour of Reykjavik, and hear about the trolls, elves, and hidden people that are said to live in Iceland.
This tour suits anyone interested in Norse mythology and the Sagas, as well as travelers who want to learn the history of some of the city's main cultural attractions.
During this tour, you learn about the 13 Yule Lads, the Icelandic version of Santa Claus, and hear tales of the hidden people and how they have influenced Icelandic culture and storytelling.
You also learn the differences between trolls and elves, and how fantasy authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien found inspiration in Norse mythology and the Icelandic Sagas.
You also find out why Icelanders are such a literary people. Through some of the ancient Sagas, you learn how these stories are still part of Icelandic culture today. One in ten Icelanders writes a book in their lifetime.
During this tour, you visit some of the city's main attractions. You first visit two of Reykjavik's oldest graveyards, then "the Elfstone," the Catholic Cathedral, Tjornin Pond, and finally the Parliament House.
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