Reykjavik Food Walk: Explore Local Cuisine and City History
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Reykjavík
Embark on a mouthwatering journey through Reykjavik, tasting the best local cuisines and uncovering the city's history. Join our food walk and indulge in authentic Icelandic dishes!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre - In our walking food, city & history tour, we explore all our favourite local highlights of Reykjavik. Our tour’s meeting location is the beautiful Harpa concert hall.
It’s ideal to arrive early and explore the building before the tour begins :)
- Arnarholl Statue - In our walking food, city & history tour, we explore all our favourite local highlights of Reykjavik. Among other places, we will walk on Arnarhóll hill and see the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson - the first settler of Iceland!
- Laugavegur - In our walking food, city & history tour, we explore all our favourite local highlights of Reykjavik. Among other places, we will stroll around both Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur, the main shopping/dining streets in Reykjavik.
- Hallgrimskirkja - In our walking food, city & history tour, we explore all our favourite local highlights of Reykjavik. Among other places, we will walk by, explore and talk about Hallgrímskirkja church. One of Reykjavik’s most amazing landmarks.
- The Reykjavik Food Walk - Admission is free
What's Included
- Visit 4-6 local establishments from food trucks to fine dining restaurants
- 3 hour walking tour with a local guide
- Taste 8+ amazing & authentic Icelandic cuisine
Additional Information
Explore Reykjavik’s culture, history, and local food scene.
Embark on Iceland’s most satisfying culinary journey, where we take you through the heart of Reykjavik whilst indulging in the country’s delicious and unique foods that you wouldn’t typically find on typical Icelandic itineraries! Let our entertaining and educated guide take you around the city to 5-6 fantastic local eateries.
On our tours, you will have the opportunity to savor Iceland’s finest local dishes in every season, such as the succulent Icelandic lamb, homemade Icelandic ice cream produced from a confidential family formula, a genuine daily catch, a hot dog from the infamous Icelandic hot dog kiosk, and a lot more!
If you wish to experience Reykjavik, Icelandic customs, exotic cuisine, local dining spots, and meet new people, our Reykjavik Food Walk is a must-attend. Remember to come with an empty stomach!
Location
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
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We'll meet by the main entrance of Harpa Concert Hall. The guide will either be waiting inside the lobby or just outside, wearing a blue backpack! We look forward to seeing you there!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Johnmd8549nb
Apr 22, 2024
Simply amazing! Best tour and tour guide we could've hoped for. - Amazing tour. Stevie was a fantastic, knowledgeable, and entertaining guide. We were never rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy each stop. Food was terrific, even the fermented shark and Brennivin! Would have done it again and again if we hadn't had so many other events planned.
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Roger_y
Apr 7, 2024
Fun walking tour! - What a fun time we had on this food tour. We did this on our first day of our trip to get a feel for Reykjavik and also give us time to come vack to certain restaurants later that week. Thank you Ben for being a fun, friendly and down to earth host. It was nice to have the opportunity to sample a variety of local items they selected. What a great way to start our travel thru Iceland!
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Klausf713
Apr 6, 2024
Lovely! - Great Tour, lovely experience! A great way to get a glance at Rekjakvik itsels and northern cuisine. Truly amazing. Many thanks to all of you, keep going!
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Kyliect3978ur
Apr 1, 2024
Okay Noki :) - Such an amazing way to tour downtown & eat delicious food. Noki was the best guide we could have asked for. He was super fun & presented the local history while engaging the entire group. This is a must do before leaving Reykavik!
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Cliebes
Mar 23, 2024
Reykjavik Food Tour is a “must do” when visiting Reykjavik. - I highly recommend the Reykjavik Food Tour. It was fabulous. We went to 5 different restaurants each of which were totally unique and the foods were all wonderful. We were able to experience traditional and not so traditional Icelandic specialties (including fermented shark and rye bread ice cream). We also enjoyed the “world famous” Icelandic hot dog and langoustine (lobster”) tacos. The portions were very large and we were all stuffed and happy by the end of our tour.
Our experience was made even more special by Ben our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this fun and delicious tour especially with Ben as your tour guide.
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Eddy
Mar 21, 2024
Book your tour with Noki! - Two words, Noki Dokey! If you are doing this tour you have to do the tour with Noki. I did another tour the next day and they just didn’t have the natural talent that Noki does. He was a refreshing rare treat on our journey and so kind. He made the experience more than just a tour but an immersive experience into the culture and heart of Iceland. He was incredibly funny and personable. He also shared stories with us, answered questions and overall had our whole group laughing and talking with strangers as though we’ve all known eachother for years. Give him a raise and a social media presence, because he made this tour the staple of our whole trip to Iceland. I will definitely do this tour again if I return to Iceland at a different time so I can experience more cuisine and culture with Noki as a guide. My mom and I came to see the northern lights but ended up loving this tour the best!
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Carrie_c
Mar 17, 2024
Local history served up with traditional food - This food tour in Iceland is a must have and a great value for three hours of local history and some amazing food you might not otherwise try. Stevie was our tour guide and he was hilarious, insightful, and made the time worthwhile.
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Sophiefyffe
Mar 12, 2024
Fantastic food and way to view the city - Had a fantastic time on the Food Tour - our tour guide Noki was knowledgeable and great fun, and gave us a tonne of interesting and entertaining facts as we travelled around the city. The places we visited were really varied, the food we tried was great and the small group set up was fab. I am also coeliac and they catered to my gluten free dietary requirements brilliantly - thank you Noki!
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Natfrank
Mar 23, 2024
Fantastic Tour! - The Reykjavik food tour was an extraordinary journey through the heart of Icelandic cuisine, blending adventure with a deep dive into cultural heritage. Every bite, from the freshest Atlantic seafood to the heartwarming traditional lamb, was a revelation. The fermented shark and the delightful rye bread ice cream were not just meals, but stories of resilience, tradition, and the fierce beauty of Iceland. Our guide Alexandra was not just a culinary expert but a storyteller, we simply loved her! This tour wasn’t just about food; it was an immersive experience into a unique and captivating culture. A must-do for anyone visiting Reykjavik!
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Jennifer_m
Mar 20, 2024
Good fun and a great way to see the city. - A very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide who took the time to greet everyone individually. Interesting mix of food establishments. Good quantity of food offered and not too many people on the tour.
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