Christmas Trips · REYKJAVIK CHRISTMAS TOURS
The 6 best reykjavik christmas tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Board a comfortable Special Tours boat at Reykjavik's Old Harbor at 11 p.m. Cruise into Faxaflói Bay, watch fireworks across the city, toast midnight with champagne or non-alcoholic Prosecco, and return around 12:30 a.m.
Join the Amelia Rose at 10:30 PM for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise from Reykjavik. You’ll watch city fireworks from three panoramic decks, raise a complimentary Champagne toast, and perhaps see the Northern Lights if the sky is clear. An English-speaking guide, onboard bar, and Wi-Fi are included.
“Extremely disappointed, expecting a 2 hour cruise experience with views of fireworks , we were taken from where the boat was docked and we floated at anchor in the bay opposite the city of Reykjavik for two hours ! Basically a floating bar at the cost of £239.74p Sterling for 2 passengers . We did get a glass of free champagne ( hardly free it’s paid for within the costings ) Free WiFi , hit and miss connection if you want to send new year Greetings . The company let off 4 off their own fireworks before returning to Dock ( The othered were free to view from anywhere in…”
Sail from Reykjavik at 10:30 PM on the Arctic Rose for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise. You’ll watch fireworks over the capital and nearby towns from three panoramic decks, toast midnight with champagne, and enjoy coastline views from Faxaflói Bay.
“Highly recommend this tour! We had a great time celebrating new years watching all of the fire works and even got an amazing show of the northern lights!! If you are going to Iceland for new years - book this!!!!”
Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Palli, Paul, Einar, or Pauly while tasting smoked lamb, laufabrauð, gravlax, reindeer paté, Christmas drinks, and more. You will also visit the Little Christmas Store and hear Icelandic holiday tales, including some rather scary ones.
“Loved the tour, our guide Pauly was amazing, kind and told us a lot about Iceland and it’s traditions. Food itself was great, loved all the restaurants and food options. We had an amazing time”
Walk downtown Reykjavik with an English-speaking local guide, hearing stories of the 13 Yule Lads, Grýla, and the Christmas Cat. You’ll visit Ingólfstorg, Austurvöllur, Laugavegur, a bookshop, Litla Jólabúðin, and Hallgrímskirkja. The tour runs only in December.
“Guide sympa, lumières féeriques, jolie ville pour passer Noël.”
Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Ester, Stefan, Einar, or Barti, learning about Yule Lads, the Christmas Cat, books, music, and Icelandic customs. The route includes festive squares, shops, hot drinks on some departures, and ends at Hallgrímskirkja.
“This was an interesting walking tour as we learned so much about their Christmas traditions. We had two additional guides in training which was nice as we were able to talk with three guides and were able to learn to much more about the country.”
Pick a market, a lights run or a night in the snow.
