Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour
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Availability
All Year
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DURATION
3 Hours
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
No
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Minimum Age
None
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Price
ISK 21.024
Tour Highlights:
- Taste your way through five handpicked food stops in Reykjavík
- Discover traditional and modern Icelandic cuisine
- Try Reykjavík’s famous Icelandic hot dog
- Enjoy local favourites such as lamb soup or fish stew
- Learn the history and culture behind Icelandic food
- Explore Reykjavík in a small group of up to 12 guests
Included:
- Approximately 3-hour guided food tour
- All food and tastings throughout the tour
- One drink at the end – beer, Brennivín, coffee, tea or soda
- Expert local guide
- Tour photos delivered after the tour
- Icelandic recipe book delivered after the tour
Reykjavík Food Tour – Traditional Icelandic Food
Discover Iceland through its flavours on the Reykjavík Food Tour, a 3-hour small-group experience combining traditional dishes, modern Icelandic cuisine and fascinating local stories.
Visit five carefully selected food stops around central Reykjavík and enjoy enough tastings to replace a typical lunch or dinner. Along the way, your local guide explains not only what you’re eating, but the history, traditions and people behind Icelandic food.
With a maximum of 12 guests, the experience stays relaxed and personal while giving you a delicious introduction to Reykjavík.
Taste Traditional & Modern Icelandic Food
Experience different sides of Icelandic cuisine, from traditional comfort food to creative dishes made with local ingredients.
Stops may include the legendary Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, serving Reykjavík’s famous Icelandic hot dogs since 1937, as well as traditional favourites such as Icelandic lamb soup or fish stew.
You may also sample more modern flavours, including smoked wild goose on sourdough, alongside locally produced Icelandic specialties.
Discover the Stories Behind the Food
Icelandic cuisine has been shaped by the country’s climate, isolation and centuries of resourceful cooking.
Your guide brings that history to life as you walk between tastings, explaining the traditions and culture behind each dish and how Icelandic food has evolved into the cuisine found in Reykjavík today.
At the end of the tour, enjoy a drink with a choice that may include beer, Brennivín, coffee, tea or soda.
Explore Reykjavík With a Local Food Guide
The tour covers approximately 1.6 km on a flat and easy route, making it a relaxed way to explore central Reykjavík while discovering places you may want to return to later.
Weekend tours may include Kolaportið Flea Market, where you can experience another side of Icelandic food culture.
Dietary requirements can be accommodated at many stops, including vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Please provide your requirements when booking, as traditional Icelandic cuisine is heavily based around meat, fish and dairy.
As an added bonus, tour photos and an Icelandic recipe book are delivered after the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and includes around 1.6 km of easy walking through central Reykjavík.
The tour includes tastings across five handpicked food stops, with enough food to replace a typical lunch or dinner.
Tastings may include the famous Icelandic hot dog, lamb soup or fish stew, local specialties and modern Icelandic dishes. The exact menu can vary depending on availability.
Yes, many stops can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Please provide any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
The tour is limited to a maximum of 12 guests, creating a relaxed and personal small-group experience.
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Group size: Maximum 12 guests
- The tour includes approximately 1.6 km of flat, easy walking
- Please arrive outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square 5 minutes before departure
- Weekend tours may include a visit to Kolaportið Flea Market
- Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies when booking
- Vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available at many stops
- Traditional Icelandic cuisine is largely based around meat, fish and dairy
- The exact food stops and dishes may vary depending on availability
- Additional food and drinks not listed are not included
- Personal expenses are not included
- Gratuities are not required, but are appreciated
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Warm and waterproof layers when needed
- A good appetite — come hungry!
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before the tour
Meet Your Local Food Guide
Your Reykjavík Food Tour begins outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square in downtown Reykjavík.
Please arrive approximately 5 minutes before departure. From here, set off with your local guide for three hours of Icelandic food, history and stories.
Modern Icelandic Flavours
Begin with a taste of Reykjavík’s modern food scene.
One of the planned tastings features smoked wild goose on sourdough, served with horseradish cream and pickled vegetables — a creative dish showcasing Icelandic ingredients with a modern twist.
Reykjavík’s Famous Hot Dog
Visit Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, Reykjavík’s legendary hot dog stand serving locals and visitors since 1937.
Try an Icelandic hot dog with traditional toppings and discover why this simple street food has become such an iconic part of Reykjavík’s food culture.
Taste Icelandic Specialties
Continue to a local food stop where you can sample a selection of Icelandic products and traditional flavours.
Your guide explains the history and culture behind the foods, giving you a better understanding of how Iceland’s cuisine developed.
Icelandic Comfort Food
Sit down for a warming Icelandic dish such as traditional lamb soup or fish stew, depending on availability.
Enjoy dessert and discover Brennivín, Iceland’s signature schnapps, as part of your introduction to classic local flavours.
Seasonal & Weekend Stops
The exact route can vary depending on availability and the day of your tour.
Some departures may include lobster soup, while weekend tours may visit Kolaportið Flea Market to explore its traditional food stalls and lively local atmosphere.
After approximately 3 hours and 1.6 km of easy walking, the tour comes to an end with a full stomach and plenty of new Reykjavík food recommendations. 🍲🌭
We meet up at Ingolfstorg Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone high seat pillars (over 2 meters high); the square is at the beginning of Austurstræti (Austurstræti 1) and is squared off by the streets Aðalstræti, Hafnarstræti, Veltusund, and Vallarstræti. If you walk down Laugavegur (The main shopping street), please continue until you come to the square, always walking straight down until you can’t continue further. On Ingolfur square, you can see Kvosin, a small grocery market, and Center Hotel Plaza.
