The Icelandic Christmas Advent Driving Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Iceland's Christmas Magic with a local Guide
- A special gift from the Christmas store in Reykjavik
- 5-hour tour of Christmas related locations around Reykjavik
Full description
Discover the magic (and a hint of mischief!) of Iceland’s holiday season with our Icelandic Christmas Driving Tour, a special adventure available only on Advent weekends leading up to Christmas! This enchanting journey immerses you in Icelandic holiday traditions, folklore, and festivities.
We’ll start at the Christmas Market in Heiðmörk Nature Reserve, where you can browse artisan stalls, enjoy seasonal treats, and soak in the serene winter landscape. But keep your eyes open—rumor has it that Iceland’s Yule Lads, the playful Icelandic “Santas,” may be wandering around, ready to share their unique holiday spirit… or even cause a bit of mischief!
Next, we head to the Christmas Village, Jólaþorpið, in Hafnarfjörður. Here, festive wooden stalls, handmade gifts, and Icelandic treats create a warm holiday atmosphere. But don’t be too comfortable—you might even catch a glimpse of the legendary Grýla, the troll mother of the Yule Lads, who’s known for her fearsome reputation!
Finally, we journey to Downtown Reykjavik, where you can skate on the Christmas Ice Rink, explore the Little Christmas Store, and delight in holiday displays. Along the way, you’ll spot the ferocious Christmas Cat, known for prowling around during the season and looking for anyone without new clothes for the holiday! But don’t worry, we’ve got a cozy hot drink to keep you warm as you hear more about these Icelandic holiday tales from your guide.
Plus, as a special touch, each guest will receive a gift from underneath a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a little token of Iceland’s holiday spirit. Join us for this one-of-a-kind holiday experience, available only on Advent weekends, where Icelandic magic, folklore, and festive joy combine to create an unforgettable Christmas adventure!
Included / Excluded
- A special gift from the Christmas store in Reykjavik
- Expert and Fun-loving Guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik
- Hot cocoa & pastries from the local Christmas market
- Tips or Gratuity
Meeting point
Start Location
Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík, Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Please let us know where you are staying so we can ensure a smooth pick-up!
- If you have any dietary restrictions please inform us.
- Please dress according to the weather! It can be very cold and windy in Iceland.
Know before you go
- Please dress according to the weather! It can be very cold and windy in Iceland.
- If you have any dietary restrictions please inform us.
- Please let us know where you are staying so we can ensure a smooth pick-up!
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
Reviews
Frankly a waste of money, especially a waste of time. The first two stops were boring but OK. Then all downhill. We included in our description that we have 1 severe dairy allergy (the description said it could accommodate)but only one accommodation was made so my partner couldn’t eat anything after the first 2. The 3rd stop was literally the hot dog stand, which we had to stand and wait in a 30 minute line for?Anyone can go to a hot dog stand on their own at a better time in the day with no line. The hot dogs are made with milk powder. The 4th stop was supposed to be candy and fish jerky….from a store, not even a restaurant- I could buy this myself, so that felt like a joke. store the guide was going to buy it from was closed LOL so he went to a grocery store to get it. The last stop was a fish dish made with dairy. I would never recommend this tour. It was so unnecessarily drawn out. We are so sad one of our only nights here was wasted on this poorly done, time-consuming tour
The ferry was cancelled due to the weather so the trip changed; be flexible when booking the Westman tour for this reason. Your Friend Reykjavík driver Daniel made the tour so special. He is so personable and thoughtful. It was such a comfortable trip and so convenient when seeing the different places. The best part was going to and eating at places that are local treasures, not just touristy destinations. Highly recommend!
We had a lovely private tour on our last day in Reykjavik! Our boat had us disembark at 8am but our flight wasn’t until 5pm! Petra took us all around town and gave us a locals perspective! She showed us some beautiful spots to see before taking all of us to the airport. We had a lovely time with Petra and it was the perfect way to spend our last day!!!