Private Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour: Explore Icelandic Traditions & Festive Streets
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Reykjavík
Discover the enchanting Christmas traditions of Reykjavik on a festive walking tour. Explore the 13 Santas, Troll Grýla, and the Christmas Cat while sampling delicious Icelandic treats.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Fógetagarðurinn - The statue of Skúli the sheriff, the father of Reykjavik.
The beautiful blue Christmas tree by the square. - Ingólfur Square - First, we admire the Ice skating rink, holiday decorations, and Christmas market stalls at Ingólfur Square.
- Austurvollur Square - A visit to the beautiful traditional Oslo Christmas tree. Talking about the tradition of trees and decorations in Icelandic homes.
- Penninn Eymundsson - Books are a big part of the Christmas traditions of Iceland and a visit to a book store is in order. Here you will some unique Icelandic Christmas books.
- Lækjartorg A - The ferocious Christmas cat is a big part of Icelandic Christmas folklore. We will explore a bit of Icelandic folklore here.
- Litla Jolabudin - The little Christmas store is open year-round and it’s in order to take a look at some Icelandic Christmas ornaments. Maybe you will find some Christmas gifts of your own here.
- 12 Tonar - Icelandic Christmas music borrows a lot from various country’s and a visit to our most beloved downtown Music store is in order.
- Hallgrimskirkja - We end up by the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja church to talk about the role Christianity and Norse Mythology has in Christmas
What's Included
- An expert fun loving guide
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Tips
Additional Information
This festive season, accompany Your Friend in Reykjavik for a mesmerizing walk through Reykjavik’s beautifully decorated and well-lit streets, the heart of Iceland.
Our journey will unwrap the unique Icelandic Christmas customs, revealing the 13 Yuletide Lads of Iceland, their mother, the child-eating Troll Grýla, and the daunting Christmas Cat.
This tour is suitable for all family members, showcasing Icelandic Christmas traditions through riveting tales and folklore. Experience the authentic food and beverages loved by Icelanders during Christmas, with a possibility to taste some as we stroll. We convene at Fógetagarðurinn as the starting point for this enchanting downtown Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour.
Location
Thorvaldsensstræti 6
Thorvaldsensstræti
We meet up by the statue of Skúli the sheriff at Fógetagarðurinn in the center of Reykjavik.
The Square is in front of Hotel Reykjavik Centrum, Aðalstræti 16.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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C7275twstephaniea
Dec 31, 2023
Wonderful Experience - Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. She explained Christmas traditions, Icelandic culture and history. We stopped by a beautiful Christmas shop and lovely local coffee shop. I’m confident all of these tours provided by this company are done well.
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I1681ltmichaelt
Dec 10, 2023
Well worth it! - Stefan was the perfect guide. He answered everyone's questions and is very friendly and knowledgeable. He brought us to places we might not otherwise have found. Very well done, very pleasurable experience and glad we went!
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Kkmacfarlane
Jan 7, 2023
Great way to learn about the city! - We had just arrived in Reykjavik and decided to do a couple tours of the city to acclimate ourselves. We did the Christmas Tour with them, as well as the Walking Tour. Both tours were fun and educational. Highly Recommend.
My only suggestion to the tour operator would be to be able to contact them via text prior to the tour in case we can't find the guide. We couldn't find him for the Walking Tour (he wasn't exactly where they said to meet) so had to go searching for him.
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Datin
Jan 2, 2022
Waste of time! - We had just arrived the day before and thought it would be good to do this tour. Firstly the place to meet was complicated. And the guide was not at the place when we arrived, secondly we did not visit any Christmas markets, thirdly she took us to a perfume shop which was not relevant. Overall we felt she had not much to share for a walking tour related to Christmas and it was a waste of time. She didn’t structure it well. And if Christmas markets are closed then hold it on days when they’re open.
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