Reykjavík Food Tour: Icelandic Tastings & Local Brews

Rainbow Street, hot dog stands, fish and beer, secret dishes, and the stories behind them

A four-hour food and drink tour of Reykjavík led by a local guide, stopping at carefully chosen eateries and breweries to taste traditional Icelandic cuisine, craft beers and cocktails. You'll walk past historic landmarks including the rainbow street and parliament, and the guide shares local history and insider tips throughout. Minimum age 18. Water, coffee or tea, and all fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Reykjavík with food and drinks

• Walk past the famous rainbow street
• Enjoy traditional Icelandic food and local beer
• Taste local pastries with coffee or tea
• Hear story behind the statue from guide
• Try the famous hot dog stand
• Sample local fish and beer
• Learn historical facts about parliament while passing by
• Have best cocktails and a secret dish

The experience

The tour starts with a walk through Reykjavík's most recognizable spots (the famous rainbow street and the city's historic landmarks), but the real draw is what you taste along the way. Your guide leads you to a mix of well-known restaurants and hidden gems, stopping to sample traditional Icelandic food at each one. The pace is built around eating: you'll come hungry and move through the city tasting multiple bites, trying local pastries with coffee or tea, and working through a run of craft beers from Icelandic breweries.

The stops include a famous hot dog stand and what the guide calls the best place to try local fish paired with beer. Between tastings, you'll pass the parliament building while your guide shares historical facts, and you'll hear the story behind a notable statue. The tour wraps with the best cocktails in Reykjavík and a secret dish your guide knows about: the kind of place locals go to but visitors rarely find on their own.

Four hours is the full span, and the guide speaks English throughout. Water is provided, and all food tastings, beers, cocktails, coffee and tea are included in the price, so there's no hunting for cash between stops.

What’s included

• Multiple food tastings at local eateries.
• craft beer tastings from Icelandic breweries.
• cocktails at the final stop.
• local pastries with coffee or tea.
• water throughout.
• all fees and entrance costs.
• a live English-speaking guide sharing historical facts and local tips.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00 and 16:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nordic Nonsense

Is this one for you?Book this for your first morning or afternoon in Reykjavík if you want to eat like a local and understand the city through its food and beer scene without planning which restaurants to hit. The guide handles the route, the tastings are already arranged, and you move through the highlights while actually tasting them instead of just walking past.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of food will I taste on this Reykjavík tour?

The tour focuses on traditional Icelandic cuisine at a selection of local eateries chosen by the guide. You'll taste multiple dishes across the stops, including local pastries, fish, and a secret dish revealed at the end: the specific menu changes based on what the restaurants have that day.

How many beers and cocktails do I get to try?

The tour includes multiple beer tastings from craft breweries around Iceland and cocktails at the final stop. The exact number varies, but the guide structures the stops so you're tasting throughout the four hours without a single long drinking session.

Will I walk past Reykjavík's main landmarks?

Yes. The tour passes the rainbow street, the parliament building, and a notable statue whose history your guide explains. You'll also visit the famous hot dog stand and other recognizable spots, so you're seeing the city's character while you eat.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not a big drinker?

The tour includes beer and cocktail tastings, but you're tasting rather than drinking heavily across four hours. Coffee, tea and water are also included at stops, and your guide can work with you on the pace and portions of any tasting.

What's included in the price?

All food tastings, beer tastings, cocktails, coffee or tea, water, and entrance fees are included. You don't need to pay separately at any of the stops.

Do I need to book this tour in advance, or can I join on the day?

The tour operates with a live English-speaking guide and is designed for groups, so booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot and allow the guide to plan the stops.