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Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour

3 hours Reykjavík areaYour Friend in ReykjavikFree cancellation on most tours

Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour

Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour is a 3 hours experience run by Your Friend in Reykjavik in Reykjavík area, from 11.990 ISK per person. 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.

11.990 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
3 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
7 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
Reykjavík area
Travel by
Walking
Operator
Your Friend in Reykjavik

About this tour

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!

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

What to bring

  • 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

Good to know

  • The Minimum Age for this experience is 7 years old

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Where it starts

Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point: We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, Ingólfstorg 1, Reykjavik

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Frequently
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How long is Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour?
The tour runs about 3 hours .
When does Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 11.990 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 7 years old.