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Join a walking tour through the Christmas lit and festive streets of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Learn about the 13 Santas of Iceland, their mother, and the ferocious Christmas Cat.

Highlights

• Learn about the 13 Santas of Iceland, their mother, and the ferocious Christmas Cat
• Discover the Icelandic Christmas traditions and folklore with a local guide
• See the Ice skating rink, holiday decorations, and Christmas market stalls
• Visit a book store to see unique Icelandic Christmas books and discover the love Icelanders have for books
• Enjoy discounts at a couple of Christmas stores, stalls, and even restaurants

Description

Join Your Friend in Reykjavik for a walking tour through the Christmas lit and festive streets of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Together, explore the Icelandic Christmas traditions and discover the 13 Santas of Iceland, their mother, the Troll Grýla that eats naughty children, and finally, the ferocious Christmas Cat. This family-friendly tour brings Icelandic Christmas traditions brought to life with exciting stories and Icelandic folklore. Also, come to know the delicious food and drinks that Iceland considers Christmassy and maybe sample some on the walk. Meet at Fógetagarðurinn for this Christmas Walking Tour through downtown Reykjavik. Admire the Ice skating rink, holiday decorations, and Christmas market stalls at Ingólfur Square. Then, move on to take a look at the famous Oslo Christmas Tree at Austurvollur. While walking, try to find some of the unique Icelandic Yulelads or Santa Clauses hiding around the Reykjavik city center. Make a short visit to a book store to see unique Icelandic Christmas books and discover the love Icelanders have for books, especially during Christmas time. Then, head to the main shopping street of Reykjavik called Laugavegur, and check out the one and only little Christmas store. Walk up the beautiful Skólavörðustígur towards the majestic Hallgrímskirkja church, where the tour ends, taking a peek at select stores along the way for Christmas related things. As a bonus to the Christmas Walking Tour, get discounts at a couple of Christmas stores, stalls, and even restaurants to make it even more worthwhile to join.

Includes

Guided walking tour Stories and folklore about Icelandic Christmas traditions Visit to a Christmas market and book store Discounts at select Christmas stores and restaurants

Important Information

• This tour is only available in December. Suitable for families and individuals interested in Icelandic culture and traditions. Dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour is also available as a private tour in any language.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund