4 Food Tours in Iceland to Build a Day Around

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Walk central Reykjavik with a guide such as Stevie, Thor, Lenny, or Mímir, stopping at four to six eateries for eight or more tastings. Try lamb, fish, hot dogs, fermented shark, plokkfiskur, and rye bread ice cream while seeing Harpa, Arnarhóll, Laugavegur, and Hallgrímskirkja.

“Mimir was one of the best guides we have had in our many years of traveling - ask for him by name. The food was excellent and in much larger portions than expected. “Bring your appetite “ is correct. - the tour was a great value. There was a wide variety local food - all delicious. Mimir thoroughly discussed the food preparation, restaurant history and cultural topics on our walk between stops. We thoroughly enjoyed our three hours. (If Mimir’s mother is reading this - you did a great job)”

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2.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,645 reviews · 3 hours · from $142Best value

Walk Reykjavik’s downtown with an English-speaking local guide and stop at five eateries for 6 to 8 Icelandic tastings. Expect lamb, seafood, sweets, and perhaps fermented shark, plus stories about Icelandic food and city life. Guides such as Thor, Bonnie, Stevie, Ben, and Mímir bring plenty of humor.

“Stefan was our wonderful guide who kept us entertained during the whole tour and did a very commendable job. Great places and yummy food, definitely recommended.”

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3.Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour – Icelandic Traditional Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,012 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Paul, Bo, Stefan, or Robyn, stopping for shellfish soup, lamb dishes, the original Icelandic hot dog, market foods, snacks, and fermented shark. The 2.5 to 3-hour tour ends with an Icelandic drink near Hallgrimskirkja.

“Tour was pleasant and foods and yummy. Smaller portions so not too full afterwards. Guide was lovely with interesting insights.”

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4.Icelandic Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 407 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Walk Reykjavik’s old center with a local guide such as Stefan, Einar, Paul, or Magnus, stopping at five food spots for lamb soup, fish, cod, hot dogs, sweets, fermented shark, and a final drink. Expect generous tastings, Icelandic stories, and a small group of up to 12.

“Our guide Paul was amazing! great food! Wouldn't change anything.”

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