Highlights
- The Best of Reykjavik
- Taste our grass fed, free roaming Icelandic Lamb & fresh Icelandic Fish
- Enjoy home made Icelandic ice cream from a secret family recipe
- The famous Icelandic Hot Dog
- Enjoy the landmarks of Reykjavik
- Fun stories and local food!
About Tour
The Reykjavik Food Walk is a true gem for foodies, offering an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Reykjavik. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour takes you on a journey through the best parts of Reykjavik, showcasing its rich culture, history, and most importantly, its delicious cuisine.
One of the highlights of this tour is the opportunity to taste the unique flavors of Icelandic cuisine, including grass-fed Icelandic lamb, fresh fish from local waters, and even a secret family recipe for ice cream. From famous Icelandic hot dogs to Skyr, a popular dairy product, and a variety of seafood and Rye bread, there’s something to please every palate.
The tour takes you to a selection of hand-picked restaurants, ranging from fine dining establishments to cozy family-run eateries, including hidden local hangouts that only insiders know about. With a mix of non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The best part is that all the food is inclusive in the tour, and the restaurants visited are safe and hygienic.
In addition to the delicious food, the Reykjavik Food Walk offers a chance to meet fellow food enthusiasts and learn about the city’s history and culture through engaging stories shared by the knowledgeable guide. It’s a unique and fun way to explore Reykjavik, leaving you with not only a satisfied tummy but also a deeper appreciation for the city’s culinary scene. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind foodie adventure when visiting Reykjavik!
Included
- Reykjavik walking tour with a local guide
- More than 8 local cuisines
- Small group experience
What to bring
- Dress according to weather
Good to know
- The meeting point for this tour is at Harpa Concert Hall – Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík
- The meeting point is just a few minutes walk from most hotels in downtown Reykjavik.
- Allergies & Dietary restrictions: We accommodate most dietary restrictions such as gluten & lactose intolerance, vegetarians & most allergies.
- We will send you a personal email with all the details for our tour when we receive your booking.
- This tour is perfect for single travelers, groups and families.
Meeting Point
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
The meeting point for the tour is at the main entrance at Harpa Concert Hall. Just a few minutes walking distance from most hotels in downtown Reykjavik.
We recommend being at Harpa 10 minutes before the tour, just to avoid all stress.
For guests driving their own car, there are multiple parking spots nearby – and underneath the building.
The tour always ends in the center of downtown Reykjavik. Just a couple minutes walking from both our meeting location (Harpa Concert Hall) and most hotels in Reykjavik!
Yes, everything is included in our tour. So, all you have to do is to show up hungry and we will take care of the rest! We visit 5-6 of our favorite restaurants and taste over 8 amazing local cuisines.
We do everything we can to accommodate all dietary restrictions and/or allergies. We can easily arrange alternative options for our vegetarian and pescatarian guests and for gluten & lactose intolerants. Nuts, seeds, fruits & shellfish are also easy to avoid. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know in the ‘special requests’ section when you book and we will accommodate you the best we can! Vegans are more than welcome in our tour but unfortunately, the traditional Icelandic cuisine is not very welcoming for a vegan diet. Vegans can unfortunately not enjoy 90% of the cuisines in this tour.
The walking distance in our Reykjavik Food tour is approx. 2 km or 1,2 miles but it can vary between tours. The tour is really easy as we are never walking further than to our next restaurant where we will sit down and enjoy a delicious local cuisine. Furthermore, the walking is usually slow paced as we are exploring the city as we go!
Yes, it is of course possible to arrange a private food tour.
Private tours are very popular with larger groups of friends and families. Simply send us a quick email through our website or directly to info@icelandtravelguide.com and let us know of you group size and which date you had in mind. Our friendly team will get back to you right away!
In this tour we always keep the groups at maximum 11-13 guests. We do this to make the experience as personal and fun as possible! For private groups we can accommodate larger groups, feel free to get in touch at info@icelandtravelguide.com
Dress according to weather.
Yes, and you definitely should! The setting on the tour is full of amazing, scenic views.
If there are any changes to your trip to Iceland, it’s always possible to either put your booking on hold (bookings never expire) or reschedule to your new travel dates. We also offer full refunds if you cancel your booking with more than 24 hours prior to your tour. All bookings cancelled within 24 hours of the tour departure are not refundable.
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Interesting locations in the area
Restaurants & hotels
- Fosshotel
- Grand Hotel
- Fjallkonan
- Sushi Social
- Saeta Svínið
