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Experience the festive side of Iceland’s capital on a Reykjavík Christmas Walking Tour filled with Icelandic traditions, folklore, Christmas lights and seasonal treats.

Join a local guide for an approximately 2-hour walk through downtown Reykjavík and discover what makes Christmas in Iceland so unique. Hear entertaining stories about the 13 Icelandic Yule Lads, their fearsome mother Grýla and the legendary Christmas Cat while exploring the beautifully decorated streets of the city.

This family-friendly experience operates during December and is an excellent way to discover Reykjavík during the festive season.

Discover Icelandic Christmas Traditions

Christmas in Iceland comes with traditions and characters you won’t find anywhere else.

Learn about the mischievous 13 Yule Lads, who arrive one by one before Christmas, and hear stories about their mother Grýla, the legendary troll from Icelandic folklore.

You’ll also discover the tale of the enormous Christmas Cat and learn about Icelandic Christmas food, drinks, music and customs.

Coffee, tea, soda and an Icelandic pastry are included along the way.

Explore Christmas in Downtown Reykjavík

Walk through the festive heart of Reykjavík, beginning around Ingólfstorg Square, where Christmas decorations and seasonal activities create a wonderful holiday atmosphere.

Continue towards Austurvöllur and see the famous Oslo Christmas Tree before exploring more of Reykjavík’s decorated streets.

Along the way, look out for Icelandic Yule Lads hiding around the city centre and visit a bookstore to discover Iceland’s special connection with books at Christmas.

From Laugavegur to Hallgrímskirkja

Continue along Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s main shopping street, and visit the Little Christmas Store before making your way up colourful Skólavörðustígur.

The tour finishes at the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, giving you a beautiful ending to your Christmas walk through Reykjavík.

You may also receive special discounts at selected Christmas shops, stalls and restaurants as part of the experience.

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Experience the magic of Christmas in Iceland with your own local guide on this Private Reykjavík Christmas Walking Tour. Explore the festive streets of the capital while discovering Iceland’s unusual Christmas traditions, colourful folklore and legendary seasonal characters.

This approximately 2-hour private experience takes you through downtown Reykjavík during December, combining Christmas lights and decorations with stories of the 13 Icelandic Yule Lads, Grýla and the fearsome Christmas Cat.

With a private guide, you can enjoy the stories and festive atmosphere at a relaxed pace with your own family or group.

Discover Icelandic Christmas Traditions

Icelandic Christmas folklore is unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere.

Meet the mischievous 13 Yule Lads, who traditionally arrive one by one in the days leading up to Christmas. Hear about their formidable troll mother Grýla and discover the legend of the enormous Christmas Cat.

Your guide will also introduce you to Icelandic Christmas food, drinks, music and traditions, giving you a local perspective on how Icelanders celebrate the festive season.

Hot cocoa or coffee, tea and an Icelandic pastry are included during the experience.

Explore Festive Reykjavík

Walk through beautifully decorated downtown Reykjavík and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere around Ingólfstorg Square, with its seasonal decorations and festivities.

Continue to Austurvöllur to see the famous Oslo Christmas Tree while keeping an eye out for Icelandic Yule Lads hidden around the city centre.

You’ll also discover Icelanders’ special love of books at Christmas before continuing towards Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s main shopping street, and the charming Little Christmas Store.

A Private Christmas Experience

Because this is a private tour, you can enjoy Reykjavík’s Christmas traditions with the personal attention of your own local guide.

Continue along colourful Skólavörðustígur towards the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, where the festive walk comes to an end.

The tour operates only during December and is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible and stroller/pram accessible.

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