Iceland · Walking Tours

Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace
The Icelandic Christmas cat in downtown Reykjavik
Christmas Walking Tour through the christmas lit streets of Reykjavik
A visit in the little Christmas shop
The festively lit streets of downtown Reykjavik in the winter
Christmas market stalls in downtown Reykjavik
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Reykjavik’s festive streets on a family-friendly Christmas walking tour
  • 02 Discover Icelandic Christmas traditions, folklore, and the 13 Yule Lads
  • 03 Visit Ingólfur Square, the Christmas market area, and the Oslo Christmas Tree
  • 04 Hear stories about Grýla and the legendary Christmas Cat
  • 05 Browse a unique Christmas store and learn about Icelandic holiday book traditions
  • 06 Walk up Skólavörðustígur to Hallgrímskirkja Church
  • 07 Enjoy coffee, tea, soft drinks, and Icelandic pastry during the tour

Experience Reykjavik in its most festive season on this family-friendly Christmas walking tour through the city centre. Stroll through decorated streets and seasonal squares as you discover Icelandic holiday traditions, folklore, and the stories behind the country’s 13 Yule Lads, Grýla, and the famous Christmas Cat.

Along the way, visit seasonal highlights including Ingólfur Square, the Oslo Christmas Tree, a charming Christmas store, and the route up Skólavörðustígur to Hallgrímskirkja. You’ll also learn about Icelandic Christmas music, festive food and drinks, and local book traditions, with coffee, tea, soft drinks, and Icelandic pastry included.

Available only in December, this tour offers a cheerful way to explore Reykjavik’s holiday atmosphere with an expert local guide.

Experience Reykjavik in its most festive season on this family-friendly Christmas walking tour through the city centre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Reykjavik
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.

Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back

The meeting point on google maps:

 

The Iceskating rink and Christmas Markets at Ingólfur Square

Talking about Christmas Beers

The Oslo Christmas Tree

The Christmas Cat

The Little Christmas Store

The Icelandic Christmas music

Hallgrímskirkja Church

We end up by the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja Church

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

We provide Coffee, Tea, Soda, and some Icelandic pastry on our Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour.

What's Not Included

  • TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Meeting Location: Center Hotels Plaza (In front of the entrance)
    Aðalstræti 4- 6, 101 Reykjavík
  • Please be there 5 minutes before!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.

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