Top Reykjavik Christmas Tours

Put a holiday spin on your outing in Reykjavik by booking this Iceland's Christmas Myths and Traditions Walking Tour through the city. Explore the city’s highlights, like Hallgrimskirkja and the Einar Jonsson Museum, with a guide who tells you stories and myths about Christmas in Iceland. Plus, this tour starts at an easy-to-find meeting spot for convenience.

Celebrate the magic of the holidays on a guided Christmas food tour through Reykjavik’s twinkling city center. Stroll decorated streets with a local guide and stop at specially selected spots to taste Iceland’s beloved Christmas dishes: smoked lamb, laufabrauð (crispy “leaf bread”), reindeer pâté, glazed ham, gravlax, and more. Sip traditional festive drinks such as Jólaglögg (mulled wine) or Jólaöl (Christmas ale), with non-alcoholic options available. Share stories about Icelandic holiday customs, visit a charming Christmas shop, and enjoy a locally inspired gift. The tour is family-friendly, can accommodate dietary restrictions (if advised in advance), and offers a cozy, authentic holiday experience.

Discover Iceland's southern coast and embark on a glacier hike on a full-day small-group tour. Travel comfortably by minibus between the Reynisfjara black sand beach, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and the Sólheimajökull glacier, where you can walk on the ice. Pickup is available from designated bus stops and select hotels in Reykjavik for convenience.

See the Golden Circle—and then enhance your experience with a snowmobile excursion—on this combination tour from Reykjavik. In addition to visiting the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir geothermal area, get your adrenaline racing by zipping across Iceland's second-largest ice cap with an exhilarating snowmobile ride on the Langjökull glacier. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup to start your adventure with ease.

Experience the Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour for a festive journey through Iceland's capital, exploring its culinary wonders with local guides. Wander charming streets, illuminated with lights, sampling traditional Icelandic Christmas dishes like Glazed Ham, pickled herring, smoked lamb, gravlax, and sweet buttery laufabrauð. Engage in conversations about the cultural significance of each dish amidst the bustling holiday atmosphere. Discover local markets and eateries frequented by both locals and visitors, immersing yourself in the joyous spirit of Christmas in Reykjavik. Bundle up and savor the unique flavors of Icelandic holiday cuisine on this enchanting tour.

Venture deep into Iceland's untamed south on this intimate 2-day escape, leaving the travel planning and driving to the experts. On day one, you'll leave Reykjavik and travel to the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss and the black-sand beach of Rejnisfjara. The next day, head into the Icelandic highlands to explore the blue ice caves of Jokulsarlan Glacier Lagoon and Vatnajokull National Park. With accommodation and breakfast included, the only finger you'll have to lift will be on your camera.

Experience Keflavik at its most magical on this private Christmas tour. As you explore Keflavik and soak up its festive atmosphere, your guide will fill you in on all the most important Icelandic Christmas traditions, from the story of the mischievous Yule Lads to the best sweet and savory Yuletide treats.

Get a front-row seat to Reykjavik's glittering New Year's fireworks display by heading out onto the water. This boat tour takes you around Faxaflói Bay and offers great views of the fireworks from the ship's three panoramic decks—with luck, you might even spot the northern lights. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne and raise a toast to the New Year.