Saga Museum Tickets and Tours

Saga Museum - Entrance ticket

Even non-waxwork fans will enjoy this one

I'll admit it, I hate waxworks. I instantly feel sick whenever I go to Madame Tussauds and the like, yet at the Saga Museum I swallowed my pride (and bile) and found this museum to be a fascinating summary of the Icelandic / Nordik sagas. The staff were amazing and friendly, and we were kitted out with our audio guides, which are an essential part of the tour. Each display has eerily realistic waxworks of the principal characters in each saga, with the audio guide (and that gorgeous Icelandic accent) describing what the characters were famous for, as well as insights into everyday life as Vikings established a new home in these verdant isles. It's not the world's biggest museum but if you love history and stories you'll really enjoy this (and it's not unreasonably priced by Iceland standards!) The only downside for us was an annoying kid who obviously ignored all the 'do not touch' signs and proceeded to 'parp' poor Freydis exposed breast (pity she didn't come to life and give him a swipe with her sword, the cheeky little twerp!) Parents, supervise your kids better!!