Icelandic Music and Storytelling, A Journey through Icelandic history, Life and Traditions
About The Music And Storytelling Experience
A journey through Icelandic history, life and traditions…
I will tell stories and perform folk songs related to the Icelandic tales. I will also open up the space for questions about Iceland, its people, culture and all in between.
After seven years of tour guiding I have become a specialist in taking my guests on a journey through the Icelandic history, its stories about ghosts, elves and the peculiar local traditions.
The experience is held at a beautiful wooden building which was built in 1896. You will understand how special this place is the moment you step inside its doors. The building has been one of the most important cultural centers in Reykjavík ever since. Any local would encourage you to visit it. The house is not only a concert hall and restaurant but also a co-working space for graphic designers and has a music recording studio in the attic. The café is open every day so you can buy coffee, cake, food or drinks to take out or enjoy afterwards in the beautiful spaces in the house.
The combination of music and story telling has been widely appreciated and I am glad to open up this experience for travelers visiting Iceland, my home country.
Availability
Every day at 7:30 pm
Other times possible, please contact to discuss it
Available online or in person
Only available as private at the moment
Price
ISK 78,000 total for 1 up to 20 people in the group
Duration
1 hours approx.
Language
English
Can also be offered in Spanish, Norwegian, Danish
About the host
I'm a musician and student at the music department of the Icelandic Academy of the Arts in Reykjavik. Apart from my composition work I have been a tour guide for several years and I’m now working full time telling folk stories and playing folk music to visitors in my home country.
Booking
This experience is booked on request. We will let you know within 72 hours whether your booking request has been accepted or not. No payment will be requested until the booking is confirmed.
Why booking with us
No booking fees or any hidden cost
Count on us to be there by your side
Good to know
Language
If your child or someone traveling with you does not speak English well, it is good to know that a big part of the experience is the storytelling and conversation around the music. If English is not well understood it can be difficult to follow the dynamics of the activity.
Recommendations
The café is open every day so you can buy coffee, cake, food or drinks to take out or enjoy afterwards in the beautiful spaces in the house.
Other booking options
Available as private every day after 5pm
For private groups the experience can be fully in Swedish/Norwegian, German or Spanish, but in a mixed group English will be the main language, with possible short translations in between songs.
Weatherproof
This activity takes place rain or shine
Meeting at/location
Downtown Reykjavik. Location will be provided after booking.
