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Magic & Mystery New Year's Eve Tour
By Icelandia
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- Visit the old cemetery and learn about the caretaker of the garden
- Explore the beautiful and mystical town of the Elves, Hafnarfjörður
- Guide, a glass of sparkling wine and ghost beer included
Tour departs from
Reykjavik
Duration
4 hours
Pick up / meeting point
3 Sisters Guesthouse - Ránargata 16 - ATTENTION - please go to - BUS STOP 1 – Ráðhús
Languages
English
Difficulty
2 (Easy)
Minimum age
0 years old
Overview
A spectacular tour awaits! Join us and a local guide to explore the special traditions and strange Icelandic folklore connected to the magical New Year‘s Eve.
What's included?
Guided bus tour
Taste of ghost beer
Glass of sparkling wine
Farewell gift
Colourful fireworks and sparklers
Food and drinks not stated
Warm, personal clothing
What to expect?
The Land of Fire, Ice and FIREWORKS!Icelanders love new year´s eve and there is always a festive, happy feeling floating in the air.
Spend the morning with us exploring Reykjavik and learn about the special traditions and Icelandic folklore related to the magical New Year´s Eve in Iceland. Our first stop is at the Firework sales organized by the Icelandic Rescue Teams. Each year on December 31st, Icelanders light up over 600 tons of fireworks. That is nearly 5 lbs (2 kg) per inhabitant!
Next, we visit the old Reykjavik cemetery and hear the mysterious tale of the graveyard caretaker and why the dead rise from their graves on New Year's Eve.
Off to Hafnarfjörður, the town in the lava; famous for its elf population. There we visit an elf stone, keeping in mind that the 'mystical hidden people' roam freely on New Year's Eve!
The tour ends in a beautiful forest grove where we light our sparkles, toast to life and love and say farewell to the passing year in traditional Icelandic fashion!
Do you also want to experience a traditional New Year´s eve? Check out our New Year´s Eve Bonfire Tour and celebrate with the Icelanders.
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What to bring
Warm and comfortable clothes/shoes
Waterproof jacket
Sturdy shoes
Camera