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Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour

Operated by Your Friend in Reykjavik

Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour
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Duration:3 hours
Travel by:Walking
Difficulty:Easy
Min. age:7+ years
Meeting point:We meet up outside Hlöllabátar

About this experience

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!

Highlights

  • Christmas & New Year
  • City Sightseeing
  • Eco Friendly
  • Events & Tickets
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Walking Tour

Places you may visit

What's included

  • 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

Good to know

  • 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
  • The Minimum Age for this experience is 7 years old

Meeting point

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar

Ingólfstorg 1, Reykjavik

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Operated by

Your Friend in Reykjavik

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

3 hours

Where does the tour start?

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, Reykjavik

Is hotel pickup available?

No — guests must make their own way to the meeting point.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants must be at least 7 years old.

From

11,990 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Your Friend in Reykjavik

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  • Icelandic company GoIceTravel is based in Iceland
  • Booking by TourDesk Booking handled through TourDesk

From

11,990 ISK