Iceland · CHRISTMAS
9 reviewed
The 9 strongest christmas experiences on the island sit below, best first. Each entry gives its fare, its hours, and whatever distinguishes it from the entry underneath, which usually settles the question inside two minutes.
A 4-hour Akureyri combo tour pairing Goðafoss waterfall, Laufás turf-house heritage, and the Christmas House, with pickup and an English guide.
“Jon, was very informative and interesting. I enjoyed his commentary.”
Half-day tour from Akureyri to Goðafoss, Laufás turf houses, and the Christmas House, with pickup and included entrances.
“Great tour guide ! Really enjoyed the tour . Lovely places visited but I wish we could have stay longer in the Christmas house 30 minutes not enough.”
Taste Reykjavik Christmas classics in a 3-hour guided walking tour, with festive drinks, holiday stories, and a stop at Laugavegur’s Little Christmas Store.
“It was good, however I wish they would tell you when you book the Christmas food tour on Christmas Day the Christmas market is closed….. that’s the main reason I booked this tour.. there was also no Leaf bread or mulled wine like in the description so false advertising”
Reykjavik’s 2-hour Christmas lights walk: Yule lads, Troll Grýla, markets, Oslo tree, the Christmas Cat, and shop discounts.
“Guide sympa, lumières féeriques, jolie ville pour passer Noël.”
Reykjavik’s Christmas walking tour hits top landmarks, folklore like the Christmas cat, and festive shops in about 2 hours for $75.70.
“For music lovers like our family, (four 20 somethings and 2 parents 50 somthing), this was a fun tour. Einar gave us a musical version, which was entertaining. Singing around the Christmas tree in the town square (not hubby's favorite), hearing a hymn written by his grandmother in the state church (lovely), local candy tasting (not to be missed), and drinks and cookies in the record shop (delicious) with more Icelandic Christmas music,(very enjoyable and we will be looking up the artists). He also sent us pictures taken at the Christmas Cat, record shop and at the Hallgrímskirkja church following the tour. It was easy to find the meeting point.…”
A 3-hour Reykjavik Christmas food walk with small-group stops, big flavor, local gifts, and a letter to Santa.
“The guide canceled this tour and I have not been given a refund Please process the refund immediately Thank you”
Walk Reykjavik’s Christmas streets for 2 hours of Icelandic Yule folklore, 13 Santas, market stops, a bookstore, and shop discounts.
“Tour met onze gids Robyn was top. Zij gaf ons een goed beeld van IJsland. Na afloop nog diverse hapjes aangeboden gekregen.”
Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour with tastings and drinks: smoked lamb, laufabrauð, reindeer pâté, pickled herring, Jólaöl, mulled wine. 3 hrs.
Private Reykjavik Christmas walking tour with a guide, holiday legends, downtown sights, hot drink and pastry, plus free stop entries.
“Stefan was the perfect guide. He answered everyone's questions and is very friendly and knowledgeable. He brought us to places we might not otherwise have found. Very well done, very pleasurable experience and glad we went!”
