Private Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour
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Availability
All Year
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DURATION
2 Hours
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
No
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Minimum Age
None
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Price
ISK 41.239
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a private Christmas walking tour in Reykjavík
- Discover the stories of the 13 Yule Lads, Grýla and the Christmas Cat
- Experience Reykjavík’s festive streets and Christmas decorations
- Learn about unique Icelandic Christmas traditions and folklore
- Enjoy hot cocoa or coffee, tea and an Icelandic pastry
- Walk from Ingólfstorg to Hallgrímskirkja with your private local guide
Included:
- Approximately 2-hour private Christmas walking tour
- Experienced local guide
- Hot cocoa or coffee
- Tea
- Icelandic pastry
Private Reykjavík Christmas Walking Tour
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is a private walking tour, so you’ll explore Reykjavík with your own local guide and group.
The Private Reykjavík Christmas Walking Tour operates only during December.
The experience lasts approximately 2 hours and follows an easy walking route through central Reykjavík.
You’ll discover the 13 Icelandic Yule Lads, Grýla and the Christmas Cat, along with Icelandic Christmas food, books, music and festive traditions.
Yes. Hot cocoa or coffee, tea and an Icelandic pastry are included during the tour.
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- This is a private walking tour
- The tour operates only during December
- The meeting point is outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square, facing the square and the two tall stone pillars
- Your guide will usually wear a light blue Your Friend in Reykjavík jacket
- The tour finishes near Hallgrímskirkja Church
- The route is wheelchair accessible
- The route is stroller/pram accessible
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Hot cocoa or coffee, tea and an Icelandic pastry are included
- Please dress warmly for Reykjavík’s winter weather
What to Bring
- Warm winter clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof outer layers
- Hat, gloves and scarf
- Camera or phone
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before the tour
Meet Your Private Guide
Your Private Reykjavík Christmas Walking Tour begins in the heart of downtown Reykjavík.
Meet your guide outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. Your local guide will usually be wearing a light blue Your Friend in Reykjavík jacket.
Christmas at Ingólfstorg Square
Begin your private walk around Ingólfstorg Square, where Reykjavík comes alive with festive decorations and Christmas atmosphere.
Your guide introduces you to Iceland’s unusual Christmas traditions and the legendary characters that have been part of Icelandic folklore for generations.
Meet the Yule Lads, Grýla & Christmas Cat
Discover the stories of the 13 Icelandic Yule Lads, their fearsome mother Grýla and the enormous Christmas Cat.
Keep your eyes open along the way — some of Reykjavík’s Yule Lads may be hiding around the city centre.
The Oslo Christmas Tree
Continue towards Austurvöllur and see the famous Oslo Christmas Tree.
Along the way, hear about Icelandic Christmas food, seasonal drinks, Christmas beers and other traditions that make December in Iceland unique.
Icelandic Books & Christmas Treats
Discover Icelanders’ special connection with books during Christmas and learn about local Christmas music and customs.
During the experience, enjoy hot cocoa or coffee, tea and an Icelandic pastry.
Laugavegur & The Little Christmas Store
Walk along Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s main shopping street, and visit the charming Little Christmas Store.
Enjoy the festive decorations while your private guide shares more stories and local insights.
Finish at Hallgrímskirkja
Continue up colourful Skólavörðustígur towards the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, where your Christmas walk comes to an end.
The complete private experience lasts approximately 2 hours and operates during December. 🎄
Our meeting point is Fógetagarðurinn for this Christmas Walking Tour through downtown Reykjavik.
