Ring in the New Year Icelandic-Style: Join Reykjavík’s Giant Bonfire Celebration Tour
Join Reykjavík’s giant New Year’s Eve bonfires and celebrate with locals through song, stories, and community. Experience Icelandic culture in unforgettable style.
New Year’s Eve in Reykjavík begins with the lighting of giant bonfires—towering 5 meters or higher—around 8:30 pm, marking the start of the evening’s festivities.
Families, friends, and neighbours gather around these blazing beacons in local neighbourhoods, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that brings everyone together. With singing, storytelling, and a shared sense of community, these bonfires are a cherished Icelandic tradition, symbolising unity and new beginnings.
Join our New Year’s Eve Bonfire Tour to witness this powerful tradition firsthand. Available only on New Year’s Eve from 20:00 - 22:30, it’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in Icelandic culture and celebrate the New Year in unforgettable style!
- Availability
- Winter
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Minimum age
- 1
TourID: RE91
Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia
Need to know
We'll stop at one of the largest bonfires in the capital area, which starts at 20:30. After the bonfire, we'll take a short drive around the city to learn about Icelandic New Year's Eve traditions. The tour ends around 22:30, but be sure to stay awake until midnight – that's when Icelanders fill the streets with fireworks, creating a spectacular light show you won't want to miss.
Requirements
Remember to dress according to the weather – we recommend warm clothes, a waterproof jacket, sturdy shoes, thermal layers, a winter hat, scarf, gloves, and warm socks for colder days.
- Flexible Cancellation
- No Booking Fees
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
It’s important to always be prepared for your next adventure in Iceland. See our list of what’s included, and what you should bring or add to your trip
Included
- Carbon-neutral bus fare
- Professional Local Guidance
- Firework
- Sparklers
Not included
- Food and drinks
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