Reykjavik Food Walk: 5-6 local restaurants with guide

Eight tastings across Reykjavik's actual food scene, not the tourist version

A three-hour walking food tour of Reykjavik that visits 5-6 local restaurants, food trucks and establishments with a live English-speaking guide. You taste over eight dishes of authentic Icelandic cuisine (lamb, fresh fish, homemade ice cream, hot dogs from the famous stand), while walking past Hallgrímskirkja church, the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson on Arnarhóll hill, and the main shopping streets of Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur. The tour meets at Harpa concert hall and suits all fitness levels. Dietary needs and food allergies can be accommodated with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Reykjavik food and city walking tour

• Meet at Harpa concert hall
• Explore Harpa building
• Walk to Arnarhóll hill
• See Ingólfur Arnarson statue
• Stroll Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur streets
• Visit Hallgrímskirkja church
• Enjoy local food at 5-6 restaurants

The experience

The tour starts at Harpa, the concert hall on the waterfront, and moves through downtown on foot. Your guide leads you past Hallgrímskirkja, one of Reykjavik's most recognizable landmarks, and up Arnarhóll hill to see the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler of Iceland. You walk the main shopping and dining streets (Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur), where the guide stops to point out the neighborhood's real food culture instead of what ends up in the typical Iceland checklist.

The eating happens at 5-6 stops across the three hours. These range from food trucks to sit-down restaurants, and the guide chooses them based on what's in season and what's actually good. You'll taste Icelandic lamb, fresh catch of the day, the homemade ice cream made from a family recipe, and a hot dog from the famous Icelandic hot dog stand. Over the course of the walk you'll have more than eight tastings. The guide stays with you the whole time and knows the owners and the stories behind the food.

If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, send a message before booking and the operator will adjust the stops to fit what you can eat. Public transportation is nearby if you need it, and the walk is suitable for all fitness levels. Show up hungry. That's the only real requirement.

What’s included

• Three-hour walking tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• visits to 5-6 local restaurants, food trucks and establishments.
• over eight tastings of authentic Icelandic cuisine including lamb, fresh fish, homemade ice cream and hot dogs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 17:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 14

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 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 effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Reykjavik Food Walk

Is this one for you?Three hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating up the whole day, but long enough to move through downtown, see the landmarks and stop at enough places to taste real Icelandic food instead of the tourist version.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What kind of Icelandic food will I actually taste on this Reykjavik food walk?

The tour includes over eight tastings of seasonal Icelandic cuisine: lamb, fresh fish, homemade ice cream from a family recipe, hot dogs from the famous Icelandic stand, and dishes from the local restaurants and food trucks you visit. The guide chooses the stops based on what's good that season.

How long is the Reykjavik food walk and what time does it start?

The tour runs three hours. The meeting point is Harpa concert hall in downtown Reykjavik. Specific start times are shown when you select your date at checkout.

Will I walk past any famous Reykjavik landmarks on this tour?

Yes. You'll walk by Hallgrímskirkja church, one of Reykjavik's most recognizable landmarks, and climb Arnarhóll hill to see the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler of Iceland. You'll also stroll the main shopping and dining streets, Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur.

Can the tour accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Yes. If you have allergies or dietary needs, send a message before booking and the operator will adjust the restaurant stops to make sure you're taken care of.

Is this tour suitable for people who aren't very fit or who don't walk much?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a walking tour through downtown Reykjavik, so you'll be on your feet for three hours, but the pace is set by the group and the guide.