Top 5 Christmas Tours in Iceland

1.The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $173Our pick

Walk central Reykjavik with Your Friend In Reykjavik, sampling smoked lamb, laufabrauð, gravlax, reindeer pâté, and seasonal drinks while your English-speaking guide shares Christmas stories. The tour ends at the Little Christmas Store with a locally inspired gift. Guides have included Paul, Palli, and Einar. Expect about three hours outdoors, with short walks between food stops.

“Loved the tour, our guide Pauly was amazing, kind and told us a lot about Iceland and it’s traditions. Food itself was great, loved all the restaurants and food options. We had an amazing time”

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2.Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

An English-speaking local guide leads this December walk through central Reykjavik, sharing stories of the 13 Yule Lads, their troll mother Grýla, and the Christmas Cat. You’ll pass Ingólfstorg’s festive stalls, Austurvöllur’s Oslo Christmas Tree, a bookshop, and the Little Christmas Store before finishing at Hallgrímskirkja. Guide Bjornvain has been praised for his humor and local stories, though guides may vary.

“Guide sympa, lumières féeriques, jolie ville pour passer Noël.”

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3.Christmas Walking Tour with Icelandic Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $66Best value

Walk downtown Reykjavik with a local English-speaking guide and hear the stories of the 13 Yule Lads, their troll mother Grýla, and the Christmas Cat. The two-hour December tour visits festive squares, a bookshop, and Laugavegur, ending near Hallgrímskirkja. Guides such as Robyn lead the walk, with possible food samples and discounts at select shops and restaurants.

“Tour met onze gids Robyn was top. Zij gaf ons een goed beeld van IJsland. Na afloop nog diverse hapjes aangeboden gekregen.”

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4.Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Walk Reykjavik’s Christmas-lit streets with a local English-speaking guide, tasting smoked lamb, leaf bread, gravlax, reindeer pâté, and festive drinks. You’ll hear the stories behind the seasonal food, visit the Little Christmas Store, and receive a locally inspired gift. Palli is one guide associated with the tour. The walk lasts three hours and costs $173 per person.

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5.Private Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $159

Walk from Ingólfur Square to Hallgrímskirkja with a private guide, hearing about Iceland’s 13 Yule Lads, the Christmas Cat, and local holiday customs. Stops include festive squares, a bookshop, a year-round Christmas store, and a music shop. Coffee, tea, or hot cocoa and a pastry are included. Stefan is one guide named by past participants.

“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.”

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