Private Icelandic Viking Age Walking Tour
Private Icelandic Viking Age Walking Tour
Private Icelandic Viking Age Walking Tour
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Welcome to our Viking Age Walking Tour! Join us as we explore the rich history and culture of the Vikings, the seafaring warriors who left their mark on the world in the 8th to 11th centuries.
On this tour, you'll learn about the daily lives of the Vikings, their religious beliefs, stories from Norse mythology, and the Viking's epic voyages to far-flung lands. You'll hear about the Icelandic Sagas, tales of battles and conquests and see relics from the Viking age.
Our knowledgeable guide will take you on a leisurely walk through the streets of Reykjavik, sharing stories and insights along the way. You'll visit landmarks related to the Vikings, such as the Settlement Museum, and hear about the role these places played in Viking society.
This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and is the perfect way to learn about the fascinating culture of the Vikings. So come along and experience a journey back to the world of the fierce and mighty Vikings!
Itinerary
The Settlement Exhibition
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Settlement Exhibition shows how the Vikings settled IcelandParliament House (Althingishus)
7 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will talk about the establishment of the first parliament in the world and it's significancePenninn Eymundsson
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will pop into a classic Icelandic bookstore to talk about certain signifant books related to Viking Era, the Icelandic Sagas and moreIngólfur Arnarson
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt's a must to say hello to the first settler of Iceland, the Viking, Ingólfur Arnarsson and his kinSun Voyager
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOne of the main reasons why the Vikings were so successful in their raids were their superior low keel boats. The Vikings were master boatsman and that helped on their voyagesSkolavordustigur
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt's in order to talk about the Norse gods and Norse mythology in the so called Gods District, where all the street names are named after them. Like Odinsgata, Týsgata, Þórsgata and so forth.The Statue of Leif Eiriksson
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe story of the Icelandic Viking that discovered North America, long before Christopher Columbus should be covered on a tour like this. The remaining time of the tour will be for moving between attractions.
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Your Friend In Reykjavik
GBP 303.11
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