Iceland · FOOD
Good food experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Reykjavik’s small-group food walk with 4 to 6 tastings, Icelandic classics, and landmark walks from Harpa to Hallgrímskirkja in 3 hours.
“Lovely experience - a great diversity of restaurants that were thoroughly enjoyable and our guide, Mímir was exceptionally kind, knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. Highly recommended.”
A 3-hour Reykjavik guided foodie walk with 5 stops and 6-8 tastings, led by funny local guides. Lamb, seafood, dessert.
“Absolutely amazing!! Our guide, Mimir, was the best. He was so engaging and funny and you could tell he loves his job. He made us all feel as if we were family instead of strangers meeting up for a tour. Thank you so much Mimir.”
Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour serves Icelandic classics on a small-group walk: shellfish soup, lamb hot dog, street soup, and Hakarl. Drinks included.
“Paul was our guide and he was quite a character. He shared funny stories and great information about the area in addition to sampling wonderful food. The tastings were delicious and generous. I would highly recommend going on this adventure.”
Join a 3-hour small-group Reykjavik food walk with lamb soup, fermented shark, Icelandic hot dogs, and a final drink choice.
“l have done many of this type of food tours over the years and can honestly say the Your friend in Reykjavik tour was probably the best one I have been on. Firstly the food choices were top quality. Guide Stephan was brilliant value and the font of knowledge on all things Iceland. Highly recommended.”
Reykjavik food and drink adventure for small groups, with drinks and bites included, plus old-town sights and Icelandic stories in 3.5 hours.
“Thursday, May 2, 2024 Our guide, “Burger”, was fantastic. Great conversation, great local food recommendations, great drink suggestions. Visited five local eateries tasting local cuisine and drink while Burger provided us with Icelandic history, folklore and culture. John & Kathy K.”
Taste Reykjavik on a private 3-hour food walk, from harbor shellfish soup and lamb hot dogs to hakarl at Dass.
“Matias was an excellent tour guide and gave us a lot of insight into the history and culture of Iceland. It was awesome be to try lots of different local foods and get a feel for the city.”
Join a small-group Reykjavik food and history walk with five tastings, craft beer, and landmarks like Hallgrimskirkja and Alþingi.
“We had so much fun on this tour! The food was good and we were stuffed! The history is a great addition and we loved everything about it!”
Taste Iceland in central Reykjavik on a 3.5-hour evening food and drink tour with local guides, 5 stops, and tastings.
“It was an amazing experience to get to know Reykjavik‘s food scene and at the same time, see some city highlights and share the experiences in the small group. Our guide Steve was very funny, very informative and knowledgeable and has shared many interesting Island facts with the group. We definitely recommend him, if you are interested in Food Tour. He also shared with us information on many good locations to eat and drink in Reykjavik. The food was delicious and it covered typical Island dishes, the various beers were very tastefull. It was sufficient food and drinks, so come hungry and enjoy!”
Akureyri food walk with 5 tastings, fish soup, lamb, hot dog, ice cream, guided by local Dagur in 3 hours.
“Excellent tour. Dagur is a very enthusiastic and knowledgable guide. Several stops with great tasting food, and a story to accompany, as well as some of the history of Akureyri. And some corny jokes thrown in for good measure. Not a huge amount of walking, which is understandable given the size of the town, but that’s not a bad thing either!”
Reykjavik’s small-group food and drink tour packs classic bites, Icelandic beer flights, and local history into a 4-hour walk.
“This was an excellent tour. This is “must” to anyone traveling to Iceland. Svennni at Nordic Nonsense is top notch. The vibe and the food were great! You won’t be disappointed!”
Reykjavik food tour with harbor shellfish soup, Kolaportið flea market, the original 1937 lamb hot dog, and meat soup.
“Our guide was fun, engaging and educational. The food was interesting. This tour is a great way to beat the jet lag nap trap after first arriving in Iceland and get an initial intro to Reykjavik.”
Taste Reykjavik holiday classics on a 3-hour Christmas food tour with smoked lamb, leaf bread, festive drinks, and stories.
“It was good, however I wish they would tell you when you book the Christmas food tour on Christmas Day the Christmas market is closed….. that’s the main reason I booked this tour.. there was also no Leaf bread or mulled wine like in the description so false advertising”
Walk Reykjavik with a small group, munch Icelandic street classics like Bæjarins hot dogs and lamb soup, then finish at Hallgrimskirkja.
“A must walking food tour! Small Group - 3. Wonderful and very knowledgeable guide. Pace was moderate.”
Reykjavik’s food tour by locals mixes fish tastings, street bites, and rye-bread ice cream, ending at Hallgrímskirkja in 3 hours.
“Het was een erg leuke tocht. We hebben veel geproefd en veel gezien. De moeite waard!”
A 3-hour Reykjavik food tour with 6+ tastings of Icelandic classics, stories, and a day-of-secret dish, starting by Hallgrímskirkja.
“Brilliant! From start to finish we loved the food tour. Gaia was friendly, engaging, interesting and shared so much informatoin and insights to Icelandic culture. The foods we tried were delcious as well. I highly reccommmend this tour and Gaia.”
Every kind of Icelandic day out, and the best of each.
