Reykjavik Food Walk: Taste Icelandic Delicacies

Embark on a private Reykjavik food tour to explore traditional Icelandic cuisine and local restaurants. Taste delicious treats, learn about the country’s history, and get tips for your stay in Reykjavik. Accommodations for dietary restrictions available.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ingólfur Square - We meet up in the old Reykjavik city center by the two stone pillars which signify how the original settler of Iceland and Reykjavik decided to settle
  • Reykjavik - We start off down by the Reykjavik harbor with a great appetizer: An Icelandic shellfish soup
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur - No Reykjavik Food Tour is complete without a stop at the one and only Icelandic Hot dog stand where you sample a delicious Lamb hot dog. Beware of copycats.
  • Reykjavik - We stop at a local supermarket and check out some unique Icelandic foods, snacks, and candy.
  • Kolaportið - If you are so lucky to be walking with us during the day at weekends we add a fun stroll through the authentic small food market inside the Reykjavik Flea Market. There we discover all kinds of very traditional Icelandic Foods together. Keep in mind the Reykjavik Flea Market is only open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.
  • Dass Reykjavik - We end up at the unique Restaurant Dass by Hallgrimskirkja church. There we have the opportunity to try several Icelandic delicacies and last but not least the unique Fermented shark (Hakarl). We also celebrate our food journey together with a non-alcoholic or alcoholic drink Icelandic drink of your choosing. We recommend a special beer or maybe Black Death the one and only Icelandic snaps.
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Icelandic drink of choice at the end of our tour
Additional Information

Explore our range of local culinary delights and tick numerous items off your gastronomic bucket list of Icelandic cuisine. The quality of the handpicked restaurants we collaborate with will undoubtedly impress you.

Our food tour around Reykjavik is a terrific way to familiarize yourself with the heart of the old city. Our guides are not only certified by the Icelandic Tourist Guide School, but they also know how to balance education with entertainment.

The only challenging part of the tour may be the fermented shark delicacy, but consider it an adventure. Remember, what doesn’t kill you makes you more interesting when you return home ;).

One of the significant advantages of participating in a food tour is that you get to enjoy mouth-watering and thrilling dishes while immersing yourself in the country’s history. Additionally, you’ll receive recommendations on food, fun, and beverages for the rest of your stay in Reykjavik, making this tour an ideal early stop.

We gladly make accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergies. However, traditional Icelandic cuisine primarily consists of meat, fish, and dairy.

Location
Ingólfur Square
Austurstræti
Your Guide will meet up with you at Ingolfur Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone pillars (They are over 3 meters high). Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nevereverknow19
Sep 24, 2024
Exceptional guide - We had a great morning and our tour guide Einar really made the day with his friendly and highly informative manner. He kept us interested and entertained.
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Jet07445045358
Sep 20, 2024
A lot of fun and good food - Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and history of Reykjavik, and told some great stories. We had a great taste of a variety of foods. Our guide even remembered us when she saw us on the street a few days later! A lot of fun!
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Mary_e
Sep 4, 2024
Very Nice Local Food and Culture Tour - A very nice food and walking tour. We enjoyed trying several of the local delicacies while learning about the city and the culture.
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Lori_w
Sep 4, 2024
Eating Reykjavik - Fun time with Gandar!! Really enjoyed trying the different food and learning about each! The shark was definitely worth the try!!
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Susan_b
Aug 29, 2024
Great time! - Our guide was very personable and entertaining! He even sang us a song and shared a lot of local history. We had a taste of quintessential Icelandic food!
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Emi_k
Aug 27, 2024
Good Time on Food Tour - Booked a food tour for our first night in Reykjavik. Ester E. was our guide. We stopped several places and enjoyed some select local fare. Ester was kind and knowledgeable. It was more like being shown around by an old friend. We had a lovely time.
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David_h
Aug 27, 2024
Historical taste of Reykjavik. - An amazing personal tour experience. In depth knowledge of Icelandic culture, history and cuisine. The city buildings and their evolution was fascinating.
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Donald_s
Aug 12, 2024
Food tour - Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant to spend the afternoons with. Variety of foods. I would recommend this tour.
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Patricias155
Jun 24, 2024
Great food and great tour leader in Noki - One of my favorite tours. We had a beautiful day and our guide, Noki, was the best. He shared info about the city as we walked. The tour offered a mini-meal at each stop. Not just a cracker or a taste! A light meal! Noki was fun, informative and high energy.
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Staceys482
Jun 5, 2024
Tasty Tour of Iceland's Food Scene - My husband and I had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide was Einar and he took us around to a number of fun, tasty restaurants. Being foodies, it was interesting to learn about and try the various local favorite dishes. Einar was also extremely knowledgeable about Iceland and answered our variety of questions with interesting and insightful information about the country.
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