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Debunk the Viking Age with Dr Cattaneo

Duration

1 Hour

Minimum Age

5 Years Old

Season

All Year

Group Size

Private

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Reykjavík

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88,000 ISK

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Overview

Step into the Viking Age on this exclusive 90-minute private tour at the National Museum of Iceland.
Guided by Dr. Grégory Cattaneo, discover swords, jewelry, and everyday artifacts that reveal how the first settlers lived.
Learn the secrets of Viking survival, exploration, and community through engaging storytelling and sagas.
A premium cultural experience, perfect for small groups or private guests seeking a memorable Reykjavík highlight.

Itinerary

Viking Heritage Express: 1h30 Immersive Tour in Reykjavík

Step into the world of the Vikings with this exclusive 90-minute experience, designed for private guests and small groups seeking an authentic and insightful introduction to Iceland’s Viking past. In just one captivating session, discover how the first settlers forged their lives in this remote island, blending myth, history, and daily survival.

Program Overview (1h30)

1. Expert Introduction to the Viking Age (15 min)

Your journey begins with a dynamic briefing by Dr. Grégory Cattaneo, a distinguished university professor and Viking Age specialist. He will debunk myths, introduce the sagas and folklore, and paint a vivid picture of life in early Iceland — from survival challenges to the spirit of exploration.

2. Guided Visit at the National Museum of Iceland (60 min)

Accompanied by your expert guide, explore Iceland’s premier Viking Age collection:

Viking swords, jewelry, and religious artifacts

Tools and everyday objects revealing daily life in the Settlement period

A clear timeline of Iceland’s cultural evolution into the medieval era

This curated visit focuses on key highlights to provide a rich yet concise immersion in Icelandic heritage.

3. Closing Insights & Storytelling (15 min)

The experience concludes with a storytelling session connecting the museum’s artifacts to the real sagas of the Icelandic Vikings, leaving you with a deep appreciation of their resilience, community, and adventures.

Why Choose This Tour?

Premium access to expert knowledge in a concise format

Perfect for private or small groups looking for a cultural highlight in Reykjavík

A unique 1h30 immersion into Iceland’s Viking heritage without leaving the city

Duration: 1h30

Location: National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavík

Format: Private or small-group experience with expert-led commentary

What's Included

Private Lecture
University Level adapted to all audience
Entry and fees

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   Olivia G 
 
 
 
 Verified Julian and our private tour were incredible! Truly the most incredible experience! Julian was our guide and photographer for the all day glacier hike, diamond beach, and lagoon tour. He truly made the experience for us! His knowledge, photography skills and overall demeanor were unmatched! In addition he made us feel extremely safe during the glacier hike. We did the entire ring road during our stay in Iceland and went on several tours. Although they were all great, this one was by far our favorite. Book it, you won’t regret it!
  
 
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   Dom A 
 
 
 
 Verified Julien gave us the best once in a lifetime adventure! Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide than Julien! We were so lucky to be the only 2 people on the glacier hike, diamond beach, and glacier lagoon because we got his full attention! He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but he made the whole day really comfortable and honestly the best guided tour I’ve gone on. I’ve been to a lot of countries and done many tours and I can definitely say it was my fav! Jaw dropping scenery at every turn, great pictures, and a ton of laughs as well. Cannot miss this experience
  
 
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 Verified A unique experience which you should not skip I've booked the early bird photo tour and it was definitely worth it. We had the complete ice cave for our 6 person group. Krysztof was a great guide. He made amazing photos from us, and all my questions were answered. Thank you.
  
 
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 Verified Ask for Krzysztof! Wonderful tour! We had originally booked the zip line but they called me a few days prior to let me know the zip line would not be operating this week due to something about the national park. We changed the tour to the early bird ice cave tour instead and we were so happy with it. The ice cave was neat and beautiful, even though it’s nearing the end of the season when it can often be dirty and not as nice. Krzysztof was AMAZING! He was so upbeat and excited to show us the cave, and he was very helpful when it came to posing/choosing photo spots. We could not have had a better experience with another guide. We appreciate him for going above and beyond. Thanks for making it a great day, Krzysztof!
  
 
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 Verified Great cave and glacier hike with small group sizes! Our guide, Julien, was excellent. After a short 4x4 ride to the starting spot, he took us along the glacier to a bowl that we climbed into. The scenery was amazing. We went into a few caves. Had a great time!
  
 
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 Verified Glacial hiking Julien has been a great guide, very professional, who adapts to everyone. We had a great time in a magical place
  
 
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 Verified Nice ice cave excursion. Great experience with this company with a very professional team that give you a general information about the cave and glaciers formation. Safety inside the cave was great.
  
 
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   Penny A 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing views, great experience Julian was a great guide, it wasn't the trip we originally booked as the weather meant the zipline wasn't running but really good alternative. Only didn't give 5 stars as several time changes we had to work around
  
 
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 Verified Great tour with Krzysztof Great tour with Krzysztof, small group and Krysztof took us to a private section of the cave and spent efforts taking photos

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   Joana Nunes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Reservamos a tour Glacier Hike and Ice Cave, a nossa guia foi a Cláudia, foi fantástica, explicou tudo sobre o glaciar. Uma excelente experiência.
  
 
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   Djobri 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Très agréable expérience de promenade sur glacier et grotte de glace. Bien organisée, petit groupe de 7 personnes, guide sécurisante. Rythme de marche pas trop rapide, bien adapté aux différents participants. Les haltes photos bien reparties tout au long de l'excursion, pas trop longues. Bref, à recommander vivement !
  
 
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   Renaud Saphy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Expérience magique ! Les yeux ont du mal à accommoder tellement ça semble irréel. Krzysztof a su prendre son temps pour fournir un maximum d’explication et répondre aux questions avec intérêt. Merci beaucoup !
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was one of the best views I had ever seen in my life. Krzysztof – our guide and photographer – was very kind, cheerful, and always gave me good answers when I asked questions. These photos were taken by me (the ones taken by Krzysztof will be much better – I’m still waiting for them).
  
 
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   Mark Widmer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Krzysztof Did an amazing tour!
  
 
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   Sam Hall 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A surreal and wondrous experience on and in the glacier! We did the 12-5pm tour on 27/04/2025. There was 4 of us on the tour, plus our guide, Claudia, who was a true expert! We managed to avoid the crowds, saw everything we wanted to, and even hiked further than the typical tour! Claudia was extremely knowledgeable, engaging and interesting! 10:10!! Highly recommend.