Iceland · FOOD & DRINK
Lamb soup, rye bread baked in the ground, fermented shark you only need to try once, and a distillery or two. These 15 are compared on how many tastings you get, how much walking is involved, and whether it replaces dinner.
A 3-hour Reykjavik food walk with 8+ Icelandic bites, up to 14 people, plus landmarks like Harpa and Hallgrímskirkja.
“What a fabulous experience in a great place. Iceland is exceptional and when shown around by a lovely guide and experience the food and culture adds to a great afternoon.”
Taste Reykjavik classics on a 2.5-3 hour small-group walk. Learn Icelandic flavors, including hakarl, plus included drinks.
“Our tour guide “Bo” was very knowledgeable and insightful and shared other fun locations to try not on the food tour. The tour was a great way to try the key Icelandic meals without having to spend a fortune at each location. We got to meet people from all over the world and this excursion was a highlight of our trip. Definitely recommend if you’re wanting to try Icelandic food, especially the fermented shark!”
Reykjavik food tour with lamb soup, fermented shark, and an Icelandic hot dog, plus history and a final drink in 3 hours.
“Perfect tour, loved our stefan, great energy and this foodtour is a must.”
A small-group Flóki Whisky distillery tour in Reykjavík with guided tastings of whisky, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín.
“It was actually great, we've been in different distillerys and what makes this one special is the treatment from the speaker. He's not in a hurry and makes you feel very confortable, almost like you're having dinner or at the bar with him. Great story teller. We loved it and highly recommended! Plus the whisky is a really good quality.”
Eimverk Distillery tour in Reykjavik with tastings of Flóki whiskey, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín, plus a look at production.
“Fabulous atmosphere and overall experience. Great explanation of the distillation process and differences for each spirit. We were able to sample 9 unique spirits and even got a complementary gin and tonic when we checked in. Definitely worth the price and time.”
A 3.5-hour Reykjavik evening food and drink walk with small groups, included bites, and old-town sights like Rainbow Street.
“We had a lot of fun trying Icelandic foods, wine and beer but I will say maybe it should be called “Drinks and Food” rather than “Food and Drinks”. Our guide Stevie is a very entertaining young man who is quite enthusiastic about the dining and bar scene in Reykjavik.”
Small group Reykjavik beer and booze crawl with 3 bar stops, included tastings, and local history plus city-center pointers at 6 pm.
“I booked this event for my husband, not so much for me because I’m just not that into beer, however, I went also. Arnar, our beer guide was fantastic, even suggested a particular taste that I might enjoy, and I absolutely loved it! Arnar helped make our first day in Iceland spectacular. Thank you!”
3-hour private Reykjavik food walk with smoky lamb, hakarl, a flea market stop, and a final drink at Dass near Hallgrimskirkja.
“Stefan was great and made us feel welcome. He was very knowledgeable about history and the metal scene in Iceland. He was a great person to know”
Small-group Reykjavik food and beer walk with five tastings, craft beer, and landmark history in about three hours.
“Great host. Great historical overview of the city. Enjoyed tasting different foods and they were all delicious. We felt full stomach and heart!!”
Evening Icelandic food and drinks in central Reykjavik, five tastings, craft beer stories, and a local guide for 3.5 hours.
“Heidi was brilliant. She told amazing stories about the food and drink and all the history of all of the places we went. Highly recommended”
Taste 10 Icelandic craft beers or schnaps with a local guide in Reykjavik, plus a city-center walk and stories of brewing bans.
“We had a great time. Astor was super. We learned lots about Iceland and Icelandic beer. Great bars, great beer and great company in a great city. Thank you”
Reykjavik’s small-group food tour blends classic Icelandic bites, beer tastings, and city stories, ending with fish and beer at LEMMY.
“Come hungry, and be prepared for a culinary adventure. Culture, customs and cuisine with your new best friend in Rejkavik. Svendi was a consummate host.”
7-course teppanyaki tasting in Reykjavík with fresh Icelandic ingredients, a sake cocktail, and a live fire show.
“We had some mishaps when we first arrived with them seeing our reservations but the waitress was nice & kept trying to help & the assumed owner was pleasant & apologized & offer complimentary wine for our delay. Chef seemed a little out of tune or nervous but was still nice & food was good!”
Weekend Reykjavik food tour with Kolaportið Flea Market, Old Harbor shellfish soup, the original 1937 lamb hot dog, and meat-soup street food.
“Stefan did a great job introducing the the food and explaining its origins. Nice trivia about Iceland along the way.”
A small-group Þoran Distillery gin tour in Reykjavik with Marberg tastings, gin-cocktail pours, and a talk with host Biggie.
“If gin is your thing then don’t miss this one. This was a great chance to chat with the distiller and under stand his perspectives and motivation. It was also a chance to see his new location in the harbor area of Reykjavik. The product is fantastic and I feel certain that their whiskey that will be on offer in the future will be a fine addition to the lineup. Very pleasant and knowledgeable, we quite enjoyed our visit. And left with a bottle of each of the Marberg gins, after enjoying two in cocktails and one neat.”
Every kind of day the city sends out, and the best of each.
