Taste your way through Reykjavik's culinary scene on this guided food walking tour. Sample traditional Icelandic dishes including fermented shark, dried fish, lamb soup, and local dairy products while exploring the city's vibrant food culture with a passionate local guide.
Visit multiple restaurants, bakeries, and food stalls across Reykjavik to taste authentic Icelandic cuisine. Try traditional delicacies like hákarl (fermented shark), hangikjöt (smoked lamb), skyr, and freshly baked rúgbrauð (rye bread). Learn about Iceland's food heritage and how the harsh climate shaped its unique culinary traditions.
How much food is included? Enough tastings to constitute a full meal spread across multiple stops.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated? Please inform us when booking about allergies or dietary needs.
How long is the tour? Approximately 3 hours walking through central Reykjavik.
Duration: 5 minutes
The tour begins at Ingolfur Square, the perfect starting point to kick off your Reykjavik food exploration. Be sure to arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time to meet your guide and prepare for an unforgettable culinary journey through the city.
Duration: 25 minutes
Begin your tasting experience with a warm, rich Icelandic shellfish soup at the picturesque old Reykjavik harbor. Known for its fresh and flavorful seafood, Iceland is renowned for its shellfish, and this is the perfect dish to start your adventure with a true taste of the coast.
Duration: 15 minutes
No trip to Reykjavik is complete without tasting an Icelandic lamb hot dog. Visit the iconic Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur food stall, established in 1937, and savor one of the most famous fast foods in Iceland. This hot dog stall has a rich history and is a must-visit for anyone seeking to experience the local flavors.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop by a local delicacy store where you’ll have the chance to explore and sample unique Icelandic foods, snacks, and candies. From dried fish to traditional sweets, this stop offers an insight into Iceland's distinct food culture and gives you the chance to try a variety of locally made treats.
Duration: 40 minutes
Enjoy a hearty and delicious Icelandic lamb soup at Icelandic Street Food. This dish is a quintessential part of Iceland’s culinary identity, and here, you’ll get to experience it in its most authentic form. Along with the lamb soup, you'll try other traditional Icelandic dishes that showcase the rich flavors of the island's ingredients.
Duration: 45 minutes
Conclude your food journey at Dass, a unique restaurant located by the famous Hallgrimskirkja church. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to try several classic Icelandic delicacies, including the infamous fermented shark (Hakarl). It’s a bold experience for those looking to push their culinary boundaries. Finish your tour with an Icelandic drink of your choice, whether it's a refreshing local beer or the infamous Black Death snaps a true Icelandic spirit.
Duration: 30 minutes
If your tour takes place on a weekend, you’ll have the chance to visit the Kolaportið Flea Market, Reykjavik’s bustling indoor market. Wander through the stalls and discover more traditional Icelandic foods, from cured meats to unique cheeses. The market is a local favorite and provides an authentic taste of Reykjavik’s food culture. It’s open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm, and it’s the perfect way to end your tour with a little more Icelandic flavor.
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The tour includes a guided food experience in the old Reykjavik city centre, where you will get to try at least 10 traditional Icelandic foods. Expert local guides will lead the tour and provide tips on food, fun, and drink for the rest of your stay in Reykjavik.
The tour is led by expert local guides who are fun-loving and knowledgeable about Iceland's food culture.
Yes, the tour is suitable for all ages and is an easy walk between the places you will be visiting. Children 7-15 years old get a 50% discount, while children under 6 years old can join the tour for free.
The tour is designed to be a small-group experience, ensuring a more personal and intimate tour.
Yes, the tour can be adapted to meet most dietary needs. However, traditional Icelandic food tends to be focused on meat, fish, and dairy.
How long is the Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour?
Yes, private Reykjavik Food Tours are available for those who want more control over their tour experience.
My husband is a huge foodie so this was right up his alley!! Our guide, Bo, knew all about the history of their cuisine and how to best enjoy certain foods. My faves were the lamb soup at Icelandic Street...
Highly recommend this tour. It gives you a taste of many traditional foods while hearing the story behind it. In addition, you walk throughout the main part of the city and hear all the history. It's two...
Tour was relatively slow placed which gave time to get to know others in the tour, and to sample leisurely at each place. Not sure I’m ever going to fall in love with Icelandic food, but Einar was great at...
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