Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour

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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.

Summary

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

 

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (16-99 years)
$79.00
Youth: (7-15 years)
$59.00
Commentary
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Why take this tour?

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.

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What’s included?

  • A drink to for the new years toast

  • Expert and fun-loving guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik

  • Guided walking tour through Reykjavik with stories and facts

  • Food

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Please dress according to the weather as it is very unpredictable in Iceland

  • The minimum legal drinking age in Iceland is 20 years old

  • If you have any questions reach out to [email protected] or call us at +3546554040

Before you go

  • Please dress according to the weather as it is very unpredictable in Iceland

  • The minimum legal drinking age in Iceland is 20 years old

  • If you have any questions reach out to [email protected] or call us at +3546554040

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Please dress according to the weather as it is very unpredictable in Iceland

    We meet by the 2 big stone pillar on Ingolfur Square - your guide usually wears a light blue jacket with our logo on the backside. - www.bit.ly/yfirmeet


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Your Friend in Reykjavik offers walking tours & driving experiences in and out of Reykjavik. With daily Food, Folklore, Beer, a City walk called a Walk With a Viking and now the Reykjavik Cat Walk to name a few.  

Our driving experiences range from the classics, like The Golden Circle, Southcoast, Snæfellsnes and more but we also do bespoke experiences off the beaten path if the travelers would like to explore something different. 
All private and bespoke walking and driving tours can be guided in various languages, like English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and more. 
With thousands of five-star reviews, we know how to Edutain (Entertain and Educate).

All our guides are expert locals who have graduated from an Icelandic tour guide school.

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