Reykjavik: Vegetarian Food Tour & Local Restaurants

Three stops, plant-based dishes, and the colorful side of Reykjavik most visitors miss

You walk through Reykjavik with a local guide, stopping at three vegetarian and vegan restaurants to taste plant-based dishes made from Icelandic ingredients. Along the way, you learn about the city's food history and explore neighborhoods most tourists skip. The tour takes 2.5 to 3 hours and covers about 2.5 kilometers on foot, ending with dessert at a local favorite.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vegetarian food tour in Reykjavik

• Meet guide and start walking tour
• Visit vegetarian and vegan restaurants
• Try vegetarian bruschettas
• Learn about traditional vegetarian foods
• Enjoy seasonal dish and dessert

The experience

So yeah, the guide laughs when you ask if Iceland has vegetarian food, and then spends the next three hours proving you wrong. The tour moves through Reykjavik's streets at a pace that lets you actually notice the architecture, the way the light hits the buildings, the small details. You're walking about 2.5 kilometers total, which sounds longer than it feels because you're stopping to eat, not just to look.

First stop is bruschettas made from local Icelandic ingredients: the kind of thing that shouldn't work in a country famous for fish and lamb, but does. Your guide talks through what makes Icelandic produce different, the seasons, why certain things grow the way they do. It's not a lecture. It's the kind of conversation that happens when someone actually knows the place they're walking through. Then there's a presentation about traditional Icelandic food and how the vegetarian versions fit into that history, not as an afterthought, but as something with real roots.

The last restaurant, Dass, is where the tour lands. They serve a seasonal dish and Skyrterta for dessert, which is this creamy Icelandic layer cake that tastes like someone figured out how to make clouds edible. By the time you're done, you've walked through Reykjavik for about 2.5 to 3 hours, eaten at three different places, and learned enough about the city's food culture that you actually understand what you're tasting instead of just eating it.

The whole thing is designed so you don't have to figure out which restaurants are worth your time or navigate the city yourself. Your guide handles the route, the timing, the introductions. You just show up with comfortable shoes and an appetite.

What’s included

• Exploration tour through Reykjavik's city streets.
• a knowledgeable local guide.
• tastings at three vegetarian and vegan restaurants.
• a presentation about traditional and vegetarian Icelandic foods.
• plant-based dishes made from local ingredients including bruschettas, a seasonal main course, and Skyrterta dessert.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 19:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 37 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat well in Reykjavik without spending time researching restaurants or figuring out the route. The guide knows which places are worth your money and the timing means you hit each one when it's ready for you.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long is the Reykjavik vegetarian food tour?

Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, covering around 2.5 kilometers of walking through the city.

What's included in the tour?

A local guide, tastings at three vegetarian and vegan restaurants, and a presentation about traditional Icelandic food and its vegetarian versions.

Do I need to be vegetarian to join?

No. The tour is open to anyone interested in exploring Reykjavik's plant-based food scene and learning about the city's culinary culture.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Reykjavik's weather changes quickly, so layers are a good idea.

Is the tour accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What kind of food will I taste?

Plant-based dishes made from local Icelandic ingredients, including bruschettas, a seasonal main course, and Skyrterta (Icelandic layer cake) for dessert.

Can I get to the tour by public transport?

Yes. Public transportation options are available near the tour starting point.