What food tastings are included?

The tour features traditional Icelandic Christmas foods including fermented shark, dried fish, and malt ale (a traditional Christmas beverage).

How long is the tour and how much walking is involved?

The tour lasts 3 hours and involves continuous walking through Reykjavík's city centre with stops at various historic and cultural sites.

What will I learn about on this tour?

You'll discover Icelandic Christmas traditions, the city's history and architecture, Viking heritage (including the oldest farm ruins), local culture, and cemetery rune-reading traditions.

Does the tour include any museums or indoor attractions?

Yes, the tour visits Settler's Exhibition, which houses Iceland's oldest Viking farm ruins, and Reykjavík's oldest cemetery for cultural exploration.

What's included in the tour price?

The price includes the 3-hour guided walk, food tastings at multiple stops, access to attractions like Settler's Exhibition, and a complimentary Icelandic Christmas souvenir.

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Q: When is the best time to book this tour?

December is the ideal season to experience the full Christmas decorations, festive lighting, and authentic holiday atmosphere throughout Reykjavík.

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About this activity

A 3-hour festive walking tour through Reykjavík's illuminated city centre that blends Christmas traditions with Icelandic culture, history, and cuisine. Your guide wears traditional Icelandic national costume and leads you through decorated streets with stops at historic sites, cultural venues, and tasting stations featuring local Christmas specialities.

Explore Reykjavík City Centre in its Christmas Outfit

This cultural and gastronomic walking tour of Reykjavík is a wonderful alternative to your traditional city sightseeing tour and will get you into a true Christmas mood! Discover downtown Reykjavík with us in an intimate and informative way! During our Reykjavík Christmas Walk we offer you an insight into our Christmas traditions old and new as well as telling you about the history, art and architecture, culture and cuisine of the city.

Our guide will welcome you, dressed in Iceland’s national costume to set the mood for this cultural and festive experience. You’ll wander through the city centre beautifully decorated for Christmas with twinkling Christmas lights everywhere, making stops at several interesting locations along the way. At each stop you’ll get a little taste of Iceland such as the very traditional fermented shark and dried fish as well as our Christmas favourites like malt ale that is a must on every Christmas table. We will visit the Settler's exhibition that houses the oldest ruins of a Viking farm in Iceland and Reykjavik oldest cemetery for some magical rune reading. Finally a nice way to end the tour as everyone will receive a little Christmas gift – a lovely souvenir of Iceland and this Christmas moment.

Highlights

✓Twinkling Christmas lights and festive decorations throughout downtown Reykjavík
✓Visit Settler's Exhibition to see Iceland's oldest Viking farm ruins
✓Explore Reykjavík's oldest cemetery with rune-reading stories
✓Taste traditional Icelandic Christmas foods: fermented shark, dried fish, and malt ale
✓Learn about Icelandic Christmas customs, history, art, and architecture
✓Receive a complimentary Icelandic Christmas souvenir at tour's end

Insider tips

★Book during December for the full festive atmosphere; Christmas decorations and the holiday mood make this tour special
★Dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes—you'll be on foot for 3 hours in winter Icelandic weather
★Arrive with an open mind about traditional foods like fermented shark; your guide will explain their cultural significance
★The guide's traditional costume adds authenticity to storytelling about Icelandic heritage and customs

Good to know

•Duration: 3 hours of walking through city streets and indoor stops
•Price from EUR 141 per person
•Tour includes food tastings and a souvenir gift
•Wear warm, weatherproof clothing and sturdy walking shoes
•No specific accessibility information provided; contact supplier for mobility considerations

Who it's for

Christmas and holiday enthusiasts seeking cultural immersionFoodies interested in traditional Icelandic cuisine and local specialitiesHistory and architecture buffs wanting insight into Reykjavík's Viking pastTravellers seeking intimate, small-group tours over large coach experiences

Best time to visit

December is ideal to experience full Christmas decorations, festive lighting, and authentic holiday atmosphere. Evening departures may offer the best views of Reykjavík's twinkling lights, though daylight is limited in winter.