Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Christmas flavors hit different in Reykjavik. This 3-hour holiday tour strings together festive tastings and winter drinks while you walk through the city’s Christmas lights and decorations. I love how it teaches you what you’re eating (and why it shows up at Christmas), but I’ll be honest: the price feels a bit high if you’re … Read more
Christmas folklore walks faster than you think. In just 2 hours, this Reykjavik tour strings together the characters Icelanders associate with the season—the 13 Santas, their mother, Troll Grýla, and the ferocious Christmas Cat—while you move through real holiday street scenes instead of sitting in a classroom. I love how the guide turns the myths … Read more
Christmas in Reykjavik tastes like a storybook. This 3-hour shared tour connects you with Icelandic holiday habits through food stops and short cultural moments, not a long bus ride. I like that it stays personal. With a maximum of 12 travelers and an expert local guide, the walk feels focused, and you’re not shouting over … Read more
Christmas stories in Reykjavik move fast. I like how this 2-hour walk threads Icelandic holiday traditions through everyday spots, from Hlöllabátar to Hallgrímskirkja, with free entry stops and an English-speaking local guide. I also love the gift-and-culture combo: bookshop picks, ornaments at Litla Jolabudin, and music at 12 Tonar. One thing to consider is market … Read more
Reykjavik at Christmas feels like theater. This guided walking tour turns the city center into a holiday storybook, with Icelandic traditions, folklore, and festive stops along the way. I especially like the mix of photo moments plus story time, and the fact that you get to hunt for the hidden Yule figures around downtown streets. … Read more
A Christmas food walk in Reykjavik is the best kind of warm. The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour mixes Icelandic holiday flavors with real storytelling from local guides, plus a practical stroll through the center when the streets are lit up for the season. What I really like is the range: you get both savory plates … Read more
Three stops, one smooth half day. This combo tour is built for people who want big Iceland moments without the hassle of driving: waterfall drama at Goðafoss, lived-in rural history at Laufás, and a year-round Christmas stop that feels like someone turned the lights on indoors. I especially like the easy round-trip transfers from Akureyri … Read more
Goðafoss plus turf houses plus Christmas magic. That’s the combo. This 4-hour Akureyri tour strings together three very different sides of Iceland in one tight plan. You’ll start with Goðafoss, learn the pagan-to-Christian legend behind the name, then move on to the preserved Laufás museum and turf buildings. Finally, the mood shifts fast to the … Read more