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Ancient Historical Site Tour at the Caves of Hella

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Vik, Iceland

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Overview

Twelve ancient man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella on the South coast of Iceland. Four of them have now been open to the public on our guided tours. The historical site is Iceland's oldest still standing archaeological remains, some believe the caves to date even further back than the settlement of the Nordic Vikings.

The wonders of the Caves of Hella include ancient crosses, wall carvings and carved seats.

Mystery surrounds the caves and for centuries people have wondered:

Are the caves the handiwork of the Celts?
Were the caves a place of ancient worship?

The caves are an historic landmark site where you will learn about hidden secrets and other untold stories from Iceland's history.

Join one of our local guides to discover the secrets our caves hold and experience the magical Underworld of the South.

The Caves are located right next to Route 1 (the Ring Road), an approximately hour drive from Reykjavik.

What's Included

  • Guided tour

    Meeting Location

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    851 Hella
    Iceland

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    What To Expect

    Caves of Hella

    At this location, called Ægissíða, there are 12 ancient man made caves. In this tour your local guide will take you to four of them.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Historical Site Tour at the Caves of Hella?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-382449P1

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