1.The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $173Our pick

Taste Reykjavik’s Christmas classics on a 3-hour tour with smoked lamb, leaf bread, reindeer pâté, festive drinks, and a store visit.

“Paul did an excellent job guiding our group around the city. He was very welcoming and and even took pictures of the group with all the Christmas decor around town (his idea!). The food was delicious.. smoked salmon and smoked reindeer were my favs. If you’re looking for an activity with great value and an entertaining guide don’t hesitate, book this one today! I’m tempted to do it again 🤣”

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2.Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

A 2-hour Reykjavik Christmas walking tour with festive markets, the Oslo tree, Yule lad folklore, and a stop at Hallgrímskirkja.

“Guide sympa, lumières féeriques, jolie ville pour passer Noël.”

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3.Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk Reykjavik’s Christmas highlights in 2 hours, from Ingólfur Square markets to Hallgrímskirkja, with stories, folklore, and shopping stops.

“Got to be really honest about this one...it was extremely disappointing. We booked based on the description that we'd get to see/tour the Christmas markets and have that experience. Aside from our guide being 15 mins late (which is an eternity when the temps are in the negative degrees), he began his introduction simply stating because it was NYE, the Christmas markets were all closed and pretty much everything in the description of the tour would not be happening, but he'd be doing his best to give us something. Though, we did like the guide, our question is this: if they knew the markets would be closed on the 31st…”

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4.Iceland’s Christmas Myths and Traditions – Reykjavík walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Best value

Reykjavík Christmas myths walking tour: enter Hallgrimskirkja, see Einar Jónsson sculptures, finish at Alþingi. English, mobile ticket.

“Lalli was a great tour guide made it really funny and interesting, loved it! Would definitely recommend x”

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5.3-Hour Shared Christmas Food Tour with Guide in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

A small-group Christmas food walk in Reykjavík with all bites and drinks included, plus gifts, Santa letters, and holiday stops.

“What a fabulous afternoon. We had a superb most knowledgeable and attentive host Helge. It was a great walk around the city and the food was delicious. I had the best time. Would totally recommend this.”

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6.Christmas Walking Tour with Icelandic Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

A 2-hour Reykjavik Christmas walk with Icelandic folklore, 13 Santas, Yulelads, markets, an Icelandic book shop stop, and holiday discounts.

“Tour met onze gids Robyn was top. Zij gaf ons een goed beeld van IJsland. Na afloop nog diverse hapjes aangeboden gekregen.”

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7.Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Taste Reykjavik’s Christmas staples on a 3-hour guided tour with drinks, holiday lights, and a Little Christmas Store gift.

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8.Private Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $159

Private Reykjavik Christmas walk with festive legends, iconic squares, shops, and a warm drink included. 2 hours from Ingólfur Square.

“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!”

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