Iceland · FOOD & DRINK
Iceland gives you fewer free days than you planned for. These 15 food & drink experiences are the ones worth spending one on, each with its price, its rating and the thing to know before you commit.
Reykjavik Food Walk is a 3-hour small-group tasting tour with 8+ Icelandic bites, landmark stops, and a simple way to orient yourself.
“Good food,great introduction to Reykjavík.Hilda is a great guide that provides history and humor along with the local food with an elevated twist. I recommend the tour”
Small-group Reykjavik food walk tasting lamb soup, shellfish, the original 1937 hot dog, and Hakarl, with local guides and drinks.
“Reykjavík Food Tour, Iceland One of my most vivid Icelandic memories is from a food tour in Reykjavík with my mom. We savored local specialties like hearty lamb stew and the iconic Icelandic hot dogs, and even tried the infamous fermented shark—which was intense but became a core memory for us. Beyond the flavors, we loved learning about Icelandic folklore, the myths and stories that make the culture feel alive. It was a full experience of tasting, learning, and connecting with the country together.”
Taste Reykjavik classics on a 3-hour Icelandic food tour. Lamb soup, fermented shark, and a hot dog, with water included.
“I love having to experience the foods iconic to Iceland!”
Flóki Whisky in Reykjavik: small-group tour and tasting of Icelandic whisky, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín at Eimverk Distillery.
“The tour was fun, lots of sampling and wonderful whisky. Make sure you check out the gin too and the surprise drink that is a winner!”
A 75-minute guided tour at Eimverk Distillery in Reykjavik, with history and tastings of Flóki whiskey, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín.
“This was a great tour/tasting. The "guide" was very knowledgable and gave a lot of background on their company, how they got where they are, and how they make the spirits they produce. Lots and lots of tasting of their different spirits and it was fun to learn the "proper way" to try a new type of spirit. Very enjoyable and would recommend!”
Taste Reykjavik on a 3.5-hour small-group food and drink walk, with bites and drinks included and history stops from harbor to 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.”
Taste Icelandic craft beers and snaps at 3 to 4 Reykjavík bars on a small guided walking tour, with local tips and history.
“Fun small group tour. The guide, Bo, was very knowledgeable and great beers to try with patron choice at one place as well.”
Private 3-hour Reykjavik food walking tour with Icelandic tastings, market snacks, and Hakarl at Dass near Hallgrimskirkja.
“Fun time with Gandar!! Really enjoyed trying the different food and learning about each! The shark was definitely worth the try!!”
Small-group Reykjavik food and beer walk with five stops, Icelandic hotdog, and local history, ending at a craft bar. 3 hours.
“Loved Lolly and experiencing traditional Icelandic foods! He told us so much history and background of Iceland, the rest of our trip wouldn’t have been the same without this! 10/10 recommend”
Taste Icelandic food and beer across 5 central Reykjavik stops on a fun 3.5 hour walking tour with a local guide.
“Benedict our guide was just amazing from start to finish He was so charming, pleasant, and knowledgeable He had interesting stories to add And made it one of the most fun tours I have ever had”
A 3-hour Akureyri food walk with 5 tastings, a local guide, and Iceland classics like fish soup, hot dog, lamb, and dessert.
“Great food stops. Guide was special. He is starting up a new business and at the moment he is a one man show. But not a rookie as he has years of experience with food tours he hosted in Reykjavik.”
Walk Reykjavik’s bar scene with a local guide. Sample 10 Icelandic craft beers or 5 schnaps, plus city orientation and stories.
“We met some awesome people and the beer was great.”
4-hour Reykjavik food-and-beer walk with Kofinn, BakaBaka, hot dogs, cocktails, and fish at LEMMY, led by locals.
“Fun, informative and yummy stuff!! It was just my local friend, me (visiting) and the guide, Jon. He does bigger groups of course, but it was just the three of us on a Tuesday evening and it was perfect. Jon is extremely knowledgeable about everything Iceland, from its geological history, cultural history and of course Iceland’s culinary history as well. Highly recommend this tour with Nordic Nonsense and Jon!”
Reykjavík 7-course teppanyaki tasting with a fire show, Icelandic beef, lamb, langoustine and more, plus a sake welcome drink.
“This place was incredible!! Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing would highly recommend this to anyone looking to come to Iceland!!”
Taste Iceland in 3 hours on a small-group Reykjavik food tour, stopping at the flea market, a 1937 hot dog stand, and meat soup.
“Our guide was great. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The walk isn’t strenuous but a good hike up hill some of the time. .”
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