Top 11 Reykjavik Food Tours

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Walk from Harpa through central Reykjavik with a small group of up to 14, stopping at four to six food spots for eight or more tastings. Expect Icelandic staples, street food, local stories and views of landmarks including Hallgrímskirkja. Guides may include Stevie, Thor, Lenny or Mímir. The tour lasts about three hours and costs $146 per person.

“Not only do you sample the food of Iceland but you learn about the history and culture. Stevie, our guide, was knowledgeable, willing to answer questions and funny. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour.”

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2.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,645 reviews · 3 hours · from $142Best value

Walk downtown Reykjavík with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at five eateries for six to eight Icelandic tastings. Expect dishes such as lamb, seafood, and local sweets, plus a chance to try fermented shark. Guides including Bonnie, Thor, Stevie, and Mímir bring food, city history, and local tips together.

“The food selections were wonderful! My favorite was the first appetizer course and the seafood spot. Best food ever!! We also stopped at the hot dog place but I would have preferred getting something else at a different stop instead of a hot dog. The guide polled people and the people in my group wanted to stop there but I think another option would have been better. Most of the places were featured as an advertisement on the plane, Icelandair, and it was true, the very best food in Iceland. taste for yourself!”

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3.Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour – Icelandic Traditional Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,012 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Spend about three hours walking between Reykjavík eateries with a local guide and a group of no more than 12. Try shellfish soup, the city’s original lamb hot dog, lamb soup and Icelandic delicacies, including fermented shark, then finish with an Icelandic drink. The weekend route may include Kolaportið Market, open Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

“Palli was a great tour guide and very informative. He provided us lots of great Iceland food and travel tips and tricks. Thank you!!”

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4.Icelandic Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 407 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Walk Reykjavik’s old center with a local guide, stopping for at least ten Icelandic food tastings, including lamb soup, a hot dog and a small piece of fermented shark. The group is limited to 12, and guides such as Stefan, Anna, Einar and Paul have led tours that pair food with local history. Water is included; a drink comes at the final stop.

“Really interesting tour and great variety of Icelandic food to sample (including the famous shark) with a bit of general Reykjavik walking tour thrown in. Ideal to do on first/second night of your visit as we had actually already sampled a couple of the stops - our fault for not checking the itinerary. Our guide was really passionate about Iceland and its culture”

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5.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Walk central Reykjavík with a private English-speaking guide, sampling shellfish soup, a lamb hot dog, local snacks and Icelandic delicacies, including fermented shark. Weekend tours may add Kolaportið Market. The route ends near Hallgrímskirkja with a drink. Past guides include Einar, Gardar, Ester and Magnus, though your guide may differ.

“Our guide, Stefan, was really friendly and fun. We loved having a local show us around to the best spots and walk us through the history of the food. The fermented shark was definitely a highlight, and our guide was so helpful teaching how to eat it that it was actually a pleasant experience!”

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6.Evening Icelandic Food and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $176

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide, stopping at five restaurants and bars for Icelandic food and drinks. Expect a mix of traditional dishes, famous street food, and craft beer, plus stories about the country’s unusual beer history. Guides have included Stevie, Haddy, Cili, and Bryndís, but your guide may differ.

“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!”

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7.The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Walk central Reykjavik with Your Friend In Reykjavik, sampling smoked lamb, laufabrauð, gravlax, reindeer pâté, and seasonal drinks while your English-speaking guide shares Christmas stories. The tour ends at the Little Christmas Store with a locally inspired gift. Guides have included Paul, Palli, and Einar. Expect about three hours outdoors, with short walks between food stops.

“Loved the tour, our guide Pauly was amazing, kind and told us a lot about Iceland and it’s traditions. Food itself was great, loved all the restaurants and food options. We had an amazing time”

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8.Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Walk Reykjavik’s Christmas-lit streets with a local English-speaking guide, tasting smoked lamb, leaf bread, gravlax, reindeer pâté, and festive drinks. You’ll hear the stories behind the seasonal food, visit the Little Christmas Store, and receive a locally inspired gift. Palli is one guide associated with the tour. The walk lasts three hours and costs $173 per person.

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9.Reykjavik Food Tour and City Walk – PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $325

Walk central Reykjavík with a private guide, stopping for Icelandic seafood, free-range lamb, pastries, ice cream, and the city’s famous hot dog. Guide Helga has led the tour, which covers about 1.5 miles and includes landmarks such as Hallgrímskirkja and Alþingi. It starts at 11:00 am and lasts about four hours.

“Helga did a great job narrating and leading the private tour. In addition to walking throughout the center of Reykjavík, we stopped in four different eating establishments for a taste of the area. Icelandic food was front and center at each stop. Nobody goes away hungry. All together we walked maybe 1.5 miles. This is a very easy tour so long as you have normal mobility.”

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10.Authentic Reykjavik Food Tour with Flea Market Delights

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Join an English-speaking local guide for a three-hour walking food tour in central Reykjavik, with traditional Icelandic tastings, drinks, and a weekend visit to the Reykjavik Flea Market’s food stalls. Guides are graduates of Iceland’s tour guide school. The exact menu is not specified, though one past tasting included shark.

“Great and we learn a lot too The food was amazing including the shark I will highly recommend it”

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11.Tipsy in Reykjavik: Drink with a Viking (Food, Beer, Music)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $149

Meet an English-speaking Icelandic guide at Kaldi Bar for three Icelandic beers, dinner at Íslenski Barinn, live music, and stories about Vikings, trolls, and elves. The four-hour evening visits three bars and ends back at the meeting point. Dinner and drinks are included; hotel transfers are not.

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