Guided Tours

From Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village Guided Tour

Name: From Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-27T10:00:00
End: 2024-11-27T13:30:00
Location: Rovaniemi

Step into Santa Claus Village for a year-round Christmas experience, including crossing the Arctic Circle, a visit to Santa's Post Office and more!

Highlights

Step into a year-round Christmas wonderland at Santa Claus Village with hotel transfers, winter gear, and a guide who’ll capture memorable moments for you.
Experience the thrill of crossing the Arctic Circle line, a geographical marvel that's a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable photo op.
Discover the quaint Roosevelt Cottage, the oldest building in the village, steeped in history and built in honour of Eleanor Roosevelt's visit in 1950.
Enhance your experience with optional upgrades: meet Santa, send a postcard, enjoy a village lunch, or cross the Arctic Circle to receive a special certificate.
Did you know? Despite being located in the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi experiences the Midnight Sun, a natural phenomenon where the sun doesn't set for over a month during summer.

Inclusions

4-hour visit to Santa Claus Village
Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre.

Winter overalls & boots

Professional guide
Santa Claus Meet (as per option selected)
Arctic circle crossing (as per option selected)
Lunch (as per option selected)
Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (as per option selected)
Arctic Circle Certificate (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Picture with Santa Claus

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Discover the magic of Christmas all year round

Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a short ride to the village. Here, your guide, doubling up as Santa's helper, will lead you through various enchanting spaces. In the heart of Santa Claus Village, the Arctic Circle line invites you to cross this magical boundary. Whether you hop, step, jump, or even do a cartwheel, it's a unique experience! Visit Santa's Post Office, where Christmas decorations adorn the walls, and cheerful elves in red and green uniforms help visitors send letters and postcards. Don't miss the historic Roosevelt Cottage, built in 1950 to honor Eleanor Roosevelt's visit to Rovaniemi. This charming cabin marked the start of attracting visitors to the Arctic Circle, where they could enjoy coffee, shop for souvenirs, and send postcards with the special Arctic Circle postmark. Your guide ensures these special moments are captured for you to relive the magic again and again.

Optional upgrades for an enhanced experience

Personalize your trip with an array of optional upgrades. Amplify your festive spirit with a meet-and-greet with Santa himself. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive a certificate to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Choose to savour a delicious lunch in the village. With guidance in English and other languages, the village's secrets will be unfolded to you, making your visit to Santa's hometown truly memorable.

Know before you go

What to bring

While overalls and boots will be provided, please come prepared with warm under-layers, socks, hats, and gloves for added comfort.

What’s not allowed

Infants must not sit on laps.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

Infant seats are available.
A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays.
A minimum of 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays and public holidays.
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by adults paying the full price.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.