Private 5-Hour Christmas Tour of Reykjavik

Discover the magic of Iceland during the holiday season by booking this incredible guided excursion. Those eager to learn more about Icelandic Christmas traditions and festivities should book this private tour now.

Your tour starts at the meeting point in Reykjavik. Here, you will meet your expert English-speaking guide and the other guests on the tour. This excursion is a private tour with just you and your group, so you’ll have plenty of time to ask your guide questions.

The tour’s first stop is the Christmas market in the Heidmork Nature Reserve, just outside Reykjavik. The market offers a unique seasonal experience surrounded by Iceland’s natural beauty.

Held annually, this market combines festive cheer with an eco-conscious focus, featuring handcrafted items, local foods, and sustainable gifts. Visitors can enjoy warm drinks, traditional Icelandic treats, and activities for all ages.

The serene, snow-covered landscapes of the Heidmork Nature Reserve add to the festive atmosphere.

You might also see the Yule Lads here. The Yule Lads are a beloved part of Icelandic Christmas folklore, known for their mischievous antics and unique personalities.

These 13 characters visit children one by one during the 13 nights leading up to Christmas, leaving small gifts in well-behaved children’s shoes—or potatoes for those who misbehave.

Each Lad has a distinct name and behavior, such as Spoon-Licker or Door-Slammer, reflecting Icelandic humor and traditions.

They live in the mountains with their troll mother, Gryla, and the family’s terrifying Christmas Cat, who eats those without new clothes for the holidays. This tradition adds a playful, local charm to Iceland’s festive season.

Next, you’ll visit Hafnarfjordur’s Jolathorpid Christmas Village, which brings festive charm to the heart of this historic town. It features cozy wooden stalls offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal foods, and decorations.

The market showcases Icelandic traditions, with live music, Christmas carols, and activities for families. You might meet Gryla here.

The last stop of the tour is in downtown Reykjavik. Here, you’ll explore the various festive displays throughout the city, skate on the ice rink, and go shopping for gifts and souvenirs in the Little Christmas Store.

Here, you might see the fabled Christmas Cat. Your guide will tell you more about this Icelandic folklore as you enjoy a hot drink to warm up.

At the end of the tour, you can explore more of Reykjavik or head back to your accommodation.

Don’t miss this incredible experience of enjoying the Christmas traditions of Iceland on a guided tour. Check availability now by choosing a date.