The statue of the Icelandic Christmas cat
Christmas Walking Tour through the christmas lit streets of Reykjavik
Guests visiting the little Christmas store in Reykjavik
The festively lit streets of downtown Reykjavik in the winter
Christmas market stalls in downtown Reykjavik
Travellers inside a store talking to the employee
The Oslo Christmas Tree by Austurvollur
The ferocious Christmas Cat
The Trolls Grýla and Leppalúði, the parents of the 13 Icelandic Yulelads
The Blue Christmas Tree at our starting point
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Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

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Reykjavík, Iceland
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About this activity

This walking tours is one of the standout things to do in Reykjavík, Iceland. Rated 4.0/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €63 per person. Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

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 Fógetagarðurinn 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.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 2 hours.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 2 languages.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture lovers

Best time to visit

Reykjavík is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular walking tours slots in Reykjavík sell out.

Frequently asked questions

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