Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour
Highlights
Reykjavik
Group Tour
2 Hours
EASY
English
Description
This Christmas, join Your Friend in Reykjavik for a walking tour through the Christmas lit and festive streets of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
Together we will explore the Icelandic Christmas traditions and discover the 13 Santas of Iceland, their mother, the Troll Grýla that eats naughty children, and finally, the ferocious Christmas Cat.
This family-friendly tour brings Icelandic Christmas traditions brought to life with exciting stories and Icelandic folklore.We will also come to know the delicious food and drinks that Iceland considers Christmassy and maybe sample some on our walk.Our meeting point is in front of Center Hotels Plaza for this Christmas Walking Tour through downtown Reykjavik.
First, we admire the Ice skating rink, holiday decorations, and Christmas market stalls at Ingólfur Square.Then we move on to take a look at the famous Oslo Christmas Tree at Austurvollur.While we walk, we will try to find some of the unique Icelandic Yulelads or Santa Clauses hiding around the Reykjavik city center.
We make a short visit to a book store to see unique Icelandic Christmas books and discover the love Icelanders have for books, especially during Christmas time.Then it's up to the main shopping street of Reykjavik called Laugavegur, and there we check out the one and only little Christmas store.You can be sure we have some fun surprises along the way.
Finally, we walk up the beautiful Skólavörðustígur towards the majestic Hallgrímskirkja church, where we end our wonderful walk together, taking a peek at select stores along the way for Christmas related things.As a bonus to our Christmas Walking Tour, you will get discounts at a couple of Christmas stores, stalls, and even restaurants to make it even more worthwhile to join us.
This tour is only operated in December and is also available as a private tour in any language.
Itinerary
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Starting point : Fógetagarðurinn by the statue of Skúli the sheriff
Our meeting point is in Fógetagarðurinn for this Christmas Walking Tour through downtown Reykjavik.By the statue of Skúli fógeti (Skúli the sheriff).
Fógetagarðurinn is a small square in front of Aðalstræti 16, which houses hotel Reykjavik Centrum.By the square you can find Skúli Craft Bar.
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The Iceskating rink and Christmas Markets at Ingólfur Square
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Talking about Christmas Beers
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The Oslo Christmas Tree
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The Christmas Cat
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The Little Christmas Store
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The Icelandic Christmas music
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Hallgrímskirkja Church
We end up by the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja Church
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.