Historical Site Tour of the Ancient Caves of Hella near Vik
by Caves of Hella
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The tour begins with a guided walk to the Caves of Hella, located on land known as Ægissíða near Hella on Iceland’s South coast. Visitors will explore four of the twelve ancient man-made caves at the site, which is reachable by Route 1 and about an hour’s drive from Reykjavik. The caves include carved seats, ancient crosses, and wall carvings believed to be among Iceland’s oldest archaeological remains, possibly predating the Viking settlement. During the one-hour to 75-minute tour, the guide explains the history and mysteries of the caves, including questions about their creators and their potential use for worship. This tour provides insight into Iceland’s early history through the physical remains and untold stories associated with the site.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Caves of Hella
At Ægissíða there are twelve ancient man-made caves. The tour visits four of these caves with a local guide who explains their features and history during about one hour.
60 min
Meeting point
You should find the exact location by typing "Caves of Hella" in Google maps. If you dont use that the location should be easy to find, just west of the town of Hella, market with big signs and flags.
End point
You should find the exact location by typing "Caves of Hella" in Google maps. If you dont use that the location should be easy to find, just west of the town of Hella, market with big signs and flags.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Historical Site Tour of the Ancient Caves of Hella near Vik
by Caves of Hella
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€92Overview
The tour begins with a guided walk to the Caves of Hella, located on land known as Ægissíða near Hella on Iceland’s South coast. Visitors will explore four of the twelve ancient man-made caves at the site, which is reachable by Route 1 and about an hour’s drive from Reykjavik. The caves include carved seats, ancient crosses, and wall carvings believed to be among Iceland’s oldest archaeological remains, possibly predating the Viking settlement. During the one-hour to 75-minute tour, the guide explains the history and mysteries of the caves, including questions about their creators and their potential use for worship. This tour provides insight into Iceland’s early history through the physical remains and untold stories associated with the site.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Caves of Hella
At Ægissíða there are twelve ancient man-made caves. The tour visits four of these caves with a local guide who explains their features and history during about one hour.
60 min
Meeting point
You should find the exact location by typing "Caves of Hella" in Google maps. If you dont use that the location should be easy to find, just west of the town of Hella, market with big signs and flags.
End point
You should find the exact location by typing "Caves of Hella" in Google maps. If you dont use that the location should be easy to find, just west of the town of Hella, market with big signs and flags.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.