Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour
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Availability
All Year
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DURATION
2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
No
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Minimum Age
20 Years
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Price
ISK 15.490
Tour Highlights:
- Visit three great bars in downtown Reykjavík
- Taste a selection of Icelandic craft beers or local spirits
- Discover the unusual history of beer and alcohol in Iceland
- Try Icelandic drinks such as Brennivín, gin or vodka
- Get insider tips on Reykjavík’s bars, nightlife and drinking scene
- Enjoy a fun and social experience with an expert local guide
Included:
- Guided 2.5-hour Beer & Booze Tour
- Visits to three Reykjavík bars
- All drinks included as part of the tour
- Choice of Icelandic craft beer or alternative spirit tastings
- Experienced local guide
- Local tips and recommendations for Reykjavík’s bar scene
Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour 🍻
Discover Reykjavík’s drinking culture on the Reykjavík Beer & Booze Tour, a fun 2.5-hour experience combining Icelandic craft beer, local spirits and entertaining stories with a knowledgeable local guide.
Visit three great bars in downtown Reykjavík and taste your way through Iceland’s unusual relationship with alcohol. Along the way, learn about everything from traditional Icelandic spirits to the modern craft beer scene — including the remarkable story of why beer was banned in Iceland for 74 years.
Whether you love craft beer or prefer spirits, this tour offers a relaxed and social way to experience Reykjavík like a local.
Taste Icelandic Craft Beer & Spirits
At the beginning of the tour, choose the tasting experience that suits you best.
Beer lovers can sample up to nine different Icelandic craft beers, giving you an introduction to the country’s growing microbrewery scene.
Not a beer drinker? You can instead explore Icelandic spirits, including gin, vodka and variations of Brennivín, Iceland’s best-known traditional spirit. Wine can also be arranged as an alternative, although Iceland is not exactly famous for its vineyards!
All drinks included as part of the tasting experience are covered in the tour price.
Discover Reykjavík’s Bar Scene
Follow your guide between three carefully selected bars in central Reykjavík, from traditional craft beer spots to hidden local gems.
There is only a short walk between each stop, leaving plenty of time to sit down, enjoy your drinks and hear stories about Icelandic drinking culture.
Your guide will share the strange history of alcohol in Iceland, explain how the local beer scene has developed and provide useful tips for navigating Reykjavík’s bars without spending more than necessary.
Drink Like a Local
This experience is about more than tasting drinks. It is also an opportunity to get to know Reykjavík through the people, stories and places behind its bar culture.
Along the way, your local guide can recommend places to eat, drink and explore during the rest of your stay.
By the end of the evening, you’ll know more about Icelandic beer and spirits — and have a much better idea of where to continue exploring Reykjavík after the tour ends. 🍺🥂
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes and visits three bars in downtown Reykjavík.
You can choose to sample Icelandic craft beers or alternatives such as Icelandic gin, vodka and Brennivín. Drinks included in the tasting experience are covered in the tour price.
The tour visits three bars in central Reykjavík, with only short walks between each location.
Yes. Your local guide shares stories about Iceland’s unusual alcohol history, including the 74-year beer ban, as well as the modern Icelandic craft beer scene.
The meeting point is outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square. Please arrive approximately 5 minutes before departure.
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Very easy
- The tour visits three bars in downtown Reykjavík
- All drinks included as part of the tour are covered in the price
- The meeting point is outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square, facing the square and the two tall stone pillars
- Please arrive approximately 5 minutes before departure
- Your guide will usually wear a light blue Your Friend in Reykjavík jacket
- There are only short walks between the bars
- The tour may be cancelled or rescheduled if the minimum group size is not met
- Please dress warmly for the short walks between venues
What to Bring
- Warm clothing suitable for the weather
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof outer layers when needed
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before the tour
This is meet at the location tour.
Please be at Ingólfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time of the tour.
