Tales from Iceland
Tales from Iceland
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Great news! Tales from Iceland has just re-opened and is offering FREE ADMISSION through October 2024, It took us a while to recover after COVID19, but we have now opened again on weekdays from 10:00 -17:00 (last entry at 16:00). Same location, Snorrabraut 37, where Bullseye Darts & Drinks is also located and open during same hours plus evenings. We have modified the format of the exhibition, we are now showing our short films one after another on one huge movie theatre screen. Coffee is on us, and to celebrate our re-opening, admission is FREE through October 2024. We look forward to welcoming you to the Tales from Iceland!
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woodie2
Epsom, UK47 contributions
Feb 2020
We went here when a storm was on so was pretty empty. We comfortably spent 90mins here with no waiting for anything. Good history lesson on Iceland and a few interactice things to play with. Green screen makes for fun to get some fun pictures
Written 19 February 2020
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Dear NickWood, thank you for your review. During bad weather (very seldom in Iceland ...;-), we strive to keep open to provide an alternative to your hotel room. This time the storm hit so hard that most places shut down and while we remained open only a few heroes like you fought their way in! Glad you did and glad you had fun!
Written 20 February 2020
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Phil J
Nottingham, UK14 contributions
Feb 2020
We spent a couple of hours here, with a number of VR experiences and short films running all the time over 2 floors, providing information on all aspects of Iceland's nature and history. Complementary coffee and snacks throughout our visit. Not too crowded, but welcoming and enjoyable.
Written 15 February 2020
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Dear Phil , thank you for your review. Glad you had a good time at Tales, and truth to be told, I'm not feeling terribly bad we managed cut your shopping street tour short. While Laugavegur is a nice walk (I should know, I live close by and stroll it almost daily), one of the relatively few areas (ahem) we Icelanders don't try to claim as world's best, is our shopping. Although, come to think of it ...;-)
Written 15 February 2020
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Bri
London, UK12 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Very fun and interactive! Two floors with different areas dedicated to specific things about Iceland. Fun virtual reality of the northern lights and view from a helicopter. Also a fun photo box and free coffee/ soft drinks. Super friendly staff and very affordable! We learnt a lot about Iceland and had fun!!!
Written 17 February 2020
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Dear fleurdebri, thank you for your review. I tell you, I counted the word "fun" four times in your review (and what's more, not once did you mention you were bored!-). Ha, ha, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for coming and having all this fun. We never get enough of it at Tales and believe all our treasured guest are entitled to get all the fun they like. I trust you are continuing having fun in Iceland. If not, come back!
Written 18 February 2020
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Jamie80
Ballwin, MO88 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
This is a fun place to visit especially on a day the weather isn’t nice! You could spend several hours here. Hands on activities and Interesting history. Free refreshments (soda and snacks).
Written 12 September 2020
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Steve H
29 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Found this place accidentally on the map so gave it a go. It was well worth it, a good hour spent. Learnt so much about Iceland from the comfort of chairs and watching various videos and using virtual reality goggles. The complimentary coffee and snacks is a nice touch. The chap on the entrance desk is very helpful and friendly. He is also knowledgeable about Iceland, so don't be afraid to ask him questions!!!
Written 7 March 2020
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Dear Steve, thank you for your review. Just goes to show, sometimes accidents can be a fortunate incident!-) But my compliments to you, while I don't know which map you researched, picking us up on any of those, considering the information and ads packed in, is pretty good detective work! If asked, I'll be happy to do all the research I can for our guests, and if I come up with nothing, I'll "call a friend", Stevlock!-)
Written 7 March 2020
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Sharon H
Lichfield, UK1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Couples
Such an interesting place to visit! I learned so much about Iceland watching informative videos about a variety of topics. The virtual reality available was amazing! Complimentary non alcoholic drinks and cookies. Toilet facilities very clean. The owner was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Great place to spend an interesting couple of hours.
Written 7 March 2020
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Dear Sharon , thank you for your review. Happy you had a great time. My only concern, is if perhaps we did disappoint you by not offering complimentary alcoholic drinks? Ha, ha, - just kidding, we would go bankrupt before end of day, sourcing alcohol at Icelandic through-the-roof-taxed prices and giving it away. But that's why you *can* beer and light wine at Tales for cost +. And thank you for noticing our toilet hygiene, - very important for us (this time, no kidding!-)
Written 8 March 2020
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dajaeler
Hilton Head, SC21 contributions
Mar 2020
This was an interesting experience and I highly recommend it. Frederick (owner, I believe) was very attentive and helpful. A hidden gem for all ages. Older children and teens will thoroughly enjoy this experience. Nice amenities as well - chocolate, hot chocolate and snacks at no additional cost.
Written 8 March 2020
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Dear dajaeler, thank you for your review. Glad you found us interesting and fun. No wonder, since Fridrik (you almost got his name right), nickname Frikki took care of you. Frikki is a gem, certainly not hidden and his great mood comes free-of-charge included in admission to Tales. He is adored by infants, babies, children, teens, older children and very very old children. Thank you for your recommendation!-)
Written 9 March 2020
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Sanjeev S
3 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Just has a bunch of TVs each playing a 3 minute video. No exhibitions, artifacts or art. The videos themselves are mildy interesting. Not even something I would watch at home, let alone while visiting Rekjavik where time is very limited
Written 30 May 2018
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Dear Sanjeev, thank you for your review. Managing expectations is important for any service-based business and somehow we failed doing so in your case. Tales from Iceland is a video museum with the majority of our content presented through short video films, and a few exhibitions on the side. I wonder if you perhaps missed out on our second floor? It runs eight screens with films that have been years in the making by our professional filmmakers. Those are made by going through Icelandic news-clips a century back in time, and can not be seen anywhere else, certainly not at home ;-/ In any event, I am very sorry you regret the time you spent with us, but sincerely hope you had a good time visiting Reykjavik.
Written 31 May 2018
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Audrey F
kirkcaldy,scotland556 contributions
Mar 2020
Fantastic place! Had a great visit here. We were the only ones in, so had plenty time to see everything. Owner is lovely, very friendly. Nice hot chocolate and Hraum 💟
Written 3 April 2020
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sgreen421
sgreen42151 contributions
Just returned from a family vacation to Reykjavik and had a few hours to kill before our walking city tour. Husband and 1 daughter wanted to relax so my other daughter and I went. Had the whole place to ourselves since it was a little after opening. They suggest to start on the 2nd floor which is full of TV screens with simultaneously timed brief videos about Iceland's history, sports, industry, entertainers and essentially fun facts. The 1st floor where you enter is where they have the virtual reality experiences where you can fly over Iceland or experience the Northern Lights. Nicely done. Fun time taking pictures with the props and green screen. Complimentary soda, coffee, water and treats. Fun and informative, but definitely look for the coupon in the city guide book!
Written 14 March 2020
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Dear sgreen421, thank you for your review. It looks as you had a great time at Tales, and I am confused for why you rated us as "average". I'll just have to guess where we can do better, cross the t's and dot the i's. I hope you had a great time in Iceland and that you are safe and sound back home by now.
Written 17 March 2020
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Tales from Iceland was originally thought of for say 16+, however it turns out that kids from 6 years of age, even younger have a good time at Tales, perhaps as our films are all less than 4-min, and as such, within most everybody's attention span. Lately, we have also added a few interactive stops that greatly appeal to the young and youngest generation.
Written 25 August 2019
Is your location wheelchair accessible?
Written 3 May 2019
Dear cpoole072, thank you for asking. For the last two years we have been renovating our 70 year old building to modern standards. The lower level with about half of the movies is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessibility for second level requires two lifts. One has already been installed, the other one will be installed in September. Until then, we gladly assist our guests in getting to the upper level by stairs. If that is not possible, we provide a complimentary access to the lower level.
Written 4 May 2019
Thank you very much for your visit!
Written 20 July 2018
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