Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk

by Your Friend in Reykjavik · Hiking & trekking · Reykjavík

4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own
Eco-certified

from €53 per person

Next departure: Tue 1 Jun

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Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk — Your Friend in Reykjavik

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Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
May – Sep
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Hlöllabátar
Ingólfstorg 1, Reykjavik
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
20:00
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Step into the mysterious side of Reykjavik on the Midnight Sun Ghost Walk, a haunting journey through the city’s history and folklore. Under the golden glow of Iceland’s Midnight Sun, explore Reykjavik’s streets and landmarks as expert guides share chilling tales that will send shivers down your spine, even in the summer light.

Beginning at Ingólfur Square, the walk takes you through some of Reykjavik’s most picturesque and historic locations, including tranquil cemeteries, the stunning architecture of Landakotskirkja, and the reflective waters of the Reykjavik Pond, before concluding at the vibrant Austurvöllur Square. While these landmarks provide a beautiful and serene backdrop, the stories told will transport you into Reykjavik’s haunted past, filled with ghostly encounters, mysterious happenings, and folklore passed down through generations.

Why Choose This Tour?

Exclusive Seasonal Experience: Available only from June to September, this tour is tailored to Iceland’s Midnight Sun, making it a truly unique evening adventure.
Unforgettable Atmosphere: The soft twilight of the Midnight Sun creates an enchanting contrast to the dark tales told throughout the tour.
Expert Storytelling: Your guide will bring Reykjavik’s history and folklore to life, delivering spine-tingling stories in an engaging and memorable way.

Level of Difficulty: Easy, with leisurely walking suitable for all ages (though tales may be spooky for some.).

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience where Reykjavik’s haunting history comes alive, proving that ghost stories don’t need darkness to send chills down your spine. Book your spot on the Reykjavik Midnight Sun Ghost Walk today and uncover the eerie side of Iceland’s capital.

Description from the operator, Your Friend in Reykjavik. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar
Our first stop is the oldest graveyard in Iceland called Víkurkirkjugarður
We walk through the center of Reykjavik talking about the hauntings of Iceland
We visit Landakotskirkja, the Catholic Church and tell Ghost stories related to the church
Hólavallakirkjugarður cemetary
The Parliament garden is a beautiful visit
The Reykjavik Pond and talk about Icelandic Ghosts connected to various drownings
We end by Austurvöllur square by the Icelandic Parliament

Included

Expert guidance, fun and maybe some goosebumps

Good to know

Just dress according to the weather, but please wear layers ;)

Please be at our meeting point at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time of our walking tour together

Some of the stories can be very scary for children.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is wind above the treeline and river levels after rain — the guide decides on the day. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Your Friend in Reykjavik decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper History Talks Back A Viking Walk with Melkorka from Prinsessur ehf is €25 — €28 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Your Friend in Reykjavik · €53	Prinsessur ehf · €25
How long it runs	1.5 hours	1 hour
How hard it is	Very easy	Easy

The €28 buys you 0.5 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

Not available in winter; the operator runs it roughly May to September.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Your Friend in Reykjavik is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Your Friend in Reykjavik

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Sanket Das
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Your Friend in Reykjavik is the best tour company in Reykjavik . I took Walk with a Viking Tour , Snaefellsnes Peninsula day tour and 6 days around Iceland Adventure tour . I spent 8 Nights in Iceland . I stayed 2 nights at Hotel Reykjavik Grand , 1 night at Hotel Geirland , 1 night at Hotel Hofn , 1 night at Wilderness Center , 1 night at Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels , 1 night at Hotel Laugarbakki , 1 night at Hotel Keflavik . It was an amazing tour . My experience in Iceland was magical and heavenly . I also visited Blue Lagoon and it was a nice experience. I enjoyed my every second in Iceland . Iceland is one of the most beautiful country on our planet . I would keep visiting Iceland in the future . Thank you for making my Iceland journey special and memorable .
Wendy Uhlig
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
We had a great time on our Iceland Folklore tour. Our guide was Einar. He was a fantastic storyteller!! Hidden people/elves, trolls and ghost stories - and a lot of Icelandic history. Thank you Einar!!
Nanci Ritter
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Petra was an incredible guide. We asked her to show us as much as she could before taking our crazy family of 10 to the airport for our flights to three different cities ! First stop was the beautiful church in downtown Reykjavik that had just opened with an organ recital. Next stop a lovely spot and observation sight overlooking the city by the Pearl. Cold and wet she found us a lovely coffee shop with the best pastries for a welcome mid morning rest next to the sea. Back in the van we drove for a bit before having the opportunity to explore a geothermal field on our way to the airport. A perfect day and ending to our time in Iceland. Petra shared alot of history and information from the perspective of a local which we all appreciated and enjoyed!
Vincent Damas
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
Nice walking trip in Reykjavik city centre with our local guide Hrafn, very friendly and knowledgeable. A good introduction to Iceland on the very first day of our 2 weeks road-trip around the island 👍

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

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Cruise ship day in Iceland: what fits in six hoursShore excursions for cruise days in Reykjavík, Akureyri and Grundarfjörður — what fits inside a six-hour call and what to leave for another trip.

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Hiking & trekking — questions people ask

When can you hike in Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September. The highland roads to Landmannalaugar are closed by snow the rest of the year, and the opening date shifts with the weather each summer. In season, day tours from Reykjavík (/experience/16823/) run about fourteen hours with a three- to five-hour guided hike and a soak in the hot river. If you have your own 4x4, the meet-on-location hike (/experience/254326/) skips the bus.

How hard is the Laugavegur trek?

Moderate to hard. It is 55 kilometres over four days from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, with river crossings, snow patches in July and weather that can turn to sleet in August. You do not need technical skills, but you need to carry a pack and walk five to eight hours a day. Guided treks (/experience/738812/) handle logistics and camping gear; the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) lets self-guided walkers carry a day pack only.

Can you hike to the volcano near Reykjavík?

Yes, when it is safe. The Reykjanes eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and around Grindavík have drawn hikers since 2021, and guided tours (/experience/629086/, /experience/620679/) follow the routes the Civil Protection authority has open. If there is an active eruption, access changes daily and tours adapt or pause. The lava is usually cooled and crusted; you see fresh black rock and steam, not flowing lava. Wear boots; the ground is rough.

What should I pack for a day hike in Iceland?

Waterproof jacket and trousers, not a poncho; the wind will shred it. Hiking boots with ankle support, wool or synthetic layers, hat, gloves, sunglasses and a packed lunch with two litres of water. In the highlands add a warm mid-layer even in July. Guides carry first aid and route knowledge, not your rain gear. Cotton jeans and trainers are the most common reason people have a miserable day.

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Reykjavík: light 03:25–23:26, 20 h 1 min of daylight.

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