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Reykjavik: Food Walking Tour with Shark Tasting & Flea Market★ 4.80 (177) · 3h
Best priceReykjavik: Flóki Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting★ 4.97 (450) · from US$ 48
Top ratedReykjavik Food Tour & City Walk: Private Local Guide★ 5.00 (5) · from US$ 325
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Golden Circle: Private Sky Lagoon & Friðheimar Lunch TourYou’ll travel Iceland’s Golden Circle with a local guide, seeing Thingvellir’s ancient rift valley, feeling spray from Gullfoss waterfall, and tasting fresh tomato soup inside Friðheimar Greenhouse. End your day floating in Sky Lagoon’s geothermal waters as volcanic rocks frame the horizon. It’s not just sightseeing — you’ll feel every part of it.
Reykjavik: Private Food & Beer Tasting Walk with Local GuideYou walk through Reykjavik with a local guide, stopping at carefully chosen eateries and breweries to taste Icelandic food and craft beers. The route includes Parliament House, Rainbow Street, and the city's most historic spots, with all tastings, water, coffee and fees included. No menus to decipher, no transport to arrange — just food, beer, history and someone who knows the city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Icelandic food and beer without spending the afternoon researching restaurants and standing in lines — the guide's choices and the included tastings mean you experience the city's food culture without the planning.
Reykjavik: Private Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting at Malbygg & RVKYou visit two Reykjavik microbreweries — Malbygg and RVK Brewing — in one private tour, tasting their full range of beers in the taprooms themselves. Along the way you learn the short, intense history of craft beer in Iceland, how local ingredients shape the flavor, and what it takes to brew in a harsh climate. Alcoholic beverages are included throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Iceland's craft beer scene works without arranging transport between two separate breweries or navigating the taprooms alone — the private format and guided tastings do both at once.
Up to 2 hours (1)
Iceland Brewery Tour Reykjavik: 3 Bars & Craft BeersYou visit three craft beer bars in central Reykjavik, sample four Icelandic beers (or snaps) at each stop, and learn the actual history of Iceland's 74-year beer ban from a local guide. You'll get practical tips on where to eat and drink without overpaying, and finish with a sense of the city's bar scene instead of just a hangover.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Reykjavik's bar scene and drinking culture without arranging three separate stops themselves. Expect to be out for an evening and to taste alcohol at each bar — that's what makes the history and the tips actually land.
2 to 5 hours (8)
Reykjavik Street Food Walking Tour & LandmarksYou walk through Reykjavik's neighborhoods with a long-time local guide, stopping at carefully chosen restaurants and street food spots including the famous hot dog stand, a lamb soup restaurant, and views of Hallgrímskirkja and Harpa. Meals are included throughout the day, and groups stay small enough that you're not part of a crowd. The pace is built around eating and conversation, not rushing between photo stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real food at places locals actually go, rather than tourist versions of Icelandic cuisine — the small groups and full-time guides are what make that possible in a city where most food tours run larger and faster.
Reykjavik Food Tour: 5 Tastings & Secret Dish DowntownYou taste five different Icelandic dishes at separate stops through downtown Reykjavik, walking past Hallgrímskirkja and down Laugavegur between each one. The tour includes a mystery secret dish revealed on the day, hot chocolate, Icelandic Marriage Cake, and stories about the food and the neighborhoods. You finish in the evening after roughly three hours of walking and eating, knowing what locals actually eat instead of what tourists are told to try.Is it for me?Right for anyone with an afternoon in Reykjavik who wants to taste what locals actually eat without arranging five separate restaurants — the guide handles the stops, the timing, and the stories, so you just show up and eat.
Reykjavik: 3-Hour Christmas Food Tour & Jólaöl TastingYou meet outside Hlöllabátar at Austurstræti and spend three hours moving through Reykjavik's Christmas spots with a local guide, tasting smoked lamb, laufabrauð, gravlax, reindeer paté and pickled herring at restaurants along the way. You'll sample Jólaöl, malt & appelsín, and mulled wine (or hot cocoa if you prefer), visit the Little Christmas Shop where you get a small gift, and finish at the ice skating rink and Christmas stalls. All food and drinks are included, so you arrive hungry and leave full.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Reykjavik during December and want to taste the actual Christmas food locals eat without spending the day researching restaurants and timing your own stops—the guide handles the route and the food is already waiting at each place.
Reykjavik: City Walking Tour & Local Lunch with Expert GuideYou walk the main sights of Reykjavik's center — Hallgrímskirkja, Parliament, Lake Tjörnin, the City Council House — with a local guide who fills in the stories and mythology behind each stop. You'll also discover smaller spots locals actually know about, not just the tourist checklist. The tour wraps with a one-hour lunch or dinner at a restaurant, so you're eating and talking with your guide, not rushing to the next thing. Hotel pickup is included if you're staying downtown.Is it for me?Pick this if you're new to Reykjavik and want to understand the city's layout, history, and mythology in one morning without figuring out which landmarks matter or how to get between them — the fixed route and local guide handle all that, leaving you free to ask questions and eat well at the end.
Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: Hangikjöt & Fermented SharkYou meet your guide at Ingólfur Square and walk through lit-up downtown Reykjavik, stopping at four different spots to taste hangikjöt, fermented shark, traditional fish dishes, and skyr. The tour includes conversations about the cultural weight of each dish and ends with coffee and stories at the Christmas market. It takes a few hours and moves at a walking pace through the city center.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste what Icelanders actually eat at Christmas without spending the day figuring out which restaurants to visit or what to order—the guide handles the route, the tastings, and the stories that make each dish make sense.
Reykjavik: Folklore & Food Walking Tour with Local GuideYou walk through central Reykjavik with a local guide who tells you the sagas and folklore that Icelanders still believe in—stories about elves, trolls, ghosts, and magic tied to real graveyards and landmarks you visit. Lunch with traditional lamb soup and local tastings is included at the end. You choose your start time, and the whole experience is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand Icelandic culture through its folklore and stories rather than just see the sights, and if you'd rather have a guide explain the history and legends than read about them in a guidebook—the private format means you set the pace and can ask questions as you go.
Reykjavik: Vegetarian Food Tour & Local RestaurantsYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Reykjavik Food Walk from Port: 8 Icelandic tastings with guideYou meet your guide at the Old Harbour and walk through Reykjavik's food scene, stopping at five local restaurants to taste up to eight traditional and modern Icelandic dishes. The guide leads you through comfort food, street offerings, and refined contemporary cuisine, then returns you to the port. The whole experience takes three hours and includes all tastings, transportation, and an English-speaking guide.Is it for me?A good fit if you're on a cruise stop and want to eat like a Reykjavik resident without arranging restaurants or transport yourself—the fixed three-hour window and included pickup mean you can taste the city's food scene and be back at the ship on time.
Food Tour Reykjavik — what to know before booking
This guide compares 15 bookable options for Food Tour Reykjavik, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 48. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 1,271 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 14 of the 15 options offer free cancellation. 3 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Food Tour Reykjavik cost?
Prices start at US$ 48. There are 15 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 14 of the 15 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Reykjavik: Food Walking Tour with Shark Tasting & Flea Market is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 177 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
