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Icelandic New Year’s Eve Walking Tour

Icelandic New Year’s Eve Walking Tour

Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour

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Celebrate the arrival of the new year in Reykjavik with folklore, fireworks, and a sprinkle of Icelandic magic!

Join us at 10:00 PM on December 31st for an enchanting night tour through Reykjavik. Led by an expert Icelandic storyteller, this tour will immerse you in the traditions, tales, and energy that make Icelandic New Year’s Eve truly unforgettable. As we walk, your guide will share captivating stories of Icelandic folklore—like hidden elves and mystical spirits said to roam freely on this magical night.

To add to the fun, guests will receive their sparklers to light up the night! We’ll stop for a New Year’s toast with a traditional Icelandic drink, raising a glass to the coming of the new year before continuing our journey to a perfect viewing spot for Reykjavik’s legendary midnight fireworks.

Highlights:

  • Stroll Reykjavik’s wintery streets with a local guide, diving into Icelandic folklore
  • Celebrate with a sparkler for each guest, adding a personal sparkle to the festivities.
  • Hear stories of Iceland’s mystical New Year's traditions, from elves to spirits.
  • Enjoy a stop with a traditional Icelandic drink to toast the New Year together.
  • Witness Reykjavik’s iconic fireworks at midnight, celebrating the new year with the locals
  • Wrap up around 1:00 am, with memories of a magical Icelandic New Year's Eve.

Join us and light up your New Year’s Eve in Iceland!

  • We provide A drink, Beer, Coffee, Tea, Soda, and some Icelandic pastry on our Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour
  • We provide Sprinklers for all on this tour
  • The Minimum Age for this experience is 7 years old
  • A 100% charge applies if canceled within 1 days of the start time.
  • We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.

    We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.

    Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back

    The meeting point on google maps:

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFedGCGBFQtWt3PJ8  

  • The Iceskating rink and Christmas Markets at Ingólfur Square
  • Talking about Christmas Beers
  • The Oslo Christmas Tree
  • The Christmas Cat
  • The Little Christmas Store
  • The Icelandic Christmas music
  • Hallgrímskirkja Church

    We end up by the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja Church

  • Please wear layers of clothing as it will be a bit chilly
  • It could be good to have spikes for shoes, depending on the weather
Difficulty:
Easy
Duration:
3 hours
Price From:
9.990 ISK

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