Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik
Description
With our selection of local food treats you can check off a lot of things on your Icelandic food bucket list, and you sure won’t be disappointed with the quality of the restaurants we handpicked as our partners. Our Reykjavik food walk is also good to get oriented in the old Reykjavik city center. All our guides are graduates from the Icelandic Tourist guide school but more importantly, they know how to entertain as well as to educate. The only bad thing on this tour is the fermented shark, but hey, it's an adventure, and what does not kill you makes you stronger and cooler back home ;). One of the best things about doing a food tour is getting a sense of the history of the country while eating something delicious & exciting. You will also get tips on Food, Fun & Drink for the rest of our stay in Reykjavik so perfect as one of the first stops while in Reykjavik. We do of course accommodate dietary restrictions & allergies but traditional Icelandic food is meat, fish, and dairy.
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Itinerary
We meet up in the old Reykjavik city center by the two stone pillars which signify how the original settler of Iceland and Reykjavik decided to settle
We start off down by the Reykjavik harbor with a great appetizer: An Icelandic shellfish soup
No Reykjavik Food Tour is complete without a stop at the one and only Icelandic Hot dog stand where you sample a delicious Lamb hot dog. Beware of copycats.
We stop at a local supermarket and check out some unique Icelandic foods, snacks, and candy.
If you are so lucky to be walking with us during the day at weekends we add a fun stroll through the authentic small food market inside the Reykjavik Flea Market. There we discover all kinds of very traditional Icelandic Foods together. Keep in mind the Reykjavik Flea Market is only open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup from the hotels/accommodations within the specified radius. If you are staying outside of the downtown area we kindly ask you to meet us Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait. We recommend using Google Maps! Your guide will be wearing a light blue jacket that´s easily recognizable. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(173)
Our guide Snowy was fabulous, great sense of humour, attentive and easy to talk to. Very much enjoyed this.
We had a fabulous food tour! We like to do them on the first day of our visit to a new city. This one was toward the end of our visit, and we learned a lot about Iceland. Our guide, Bo (his name in Icelandic is outlandish), was personable, fun, and full of info. We had Icelandic appetizers (gravlox on rye bread and pink footed goose on sourdough), chocolate samples, lamb soup, potato fish soup, marriage cake, Icelandic hot dogs, and oh so much beer! It was an awesome experience. Go and ask for Bo….he won’t disappoint.
Our guide, Maria G, provided a wonderful introduction to Reykjavik! She has a strong knowledge of both the local food and the history. We enjoyed the various food stops and learning more about the origins of Icelandic food. Doing a private tour helped us get a better sense of the city and country and gave us an opportunity to spend time with such a warm guide. Highly recommend!
An amazing experience from start to finish. The tastings covered a broad range, from the fermented shark that I will never forget to the Icelandic hot dog that turned out to be my favorite thing all day. Every restaurant was expecting us and had things ready, and our guide Marie Hélène was warm and wonderfully informative throughout.
Stefan was an amazing tour guide! We learned so much about Icelandic culture (from the Icelandic Coast Guard to the Yule Lads to the “members” of the historic Olympic hand ball team) plus the food was phenomenal. Highly recommend this tour & guide!
Maria G. was a fabulous guide! She not only took us to many food places but also taught us so much about Iceland. Lots of fun and lots of food!
Stephon was amazing and excellent guide, all the restaurants recognized him and gave him premium service. Highly recommend booking direct with your friend from Reykjavik
Maria G. Was fantastic. She was the perfect blend of managing our food tour while sharing the historical references, showing us beautiful art and providing a personal touch. We feel like we got the Iceland food experience we wanted while enjoying a city tour. We would highly recommend her and the Food tour.
The food of iceland was very tasty, including the fermented shark (just kidding). Our tour guide, Day, was fantastic. He explained everything and made it fun!
Einar met us at the meeting spot and we were surprised to see it was a private tour. It was booked through a tour company so we didn't know much about what to expect. It was apparent early on that there had been miscommunication between the tour company and guide that one of us required dairy-free food, but this was quickly accommodated. Einar regaled us with stories and anecdotes while we visited several restaurants and enjoyed great food and drink. We would definitely recommend this tour and this guide. Having a small group (me, my husband, and the guide) was ideal. We were nimble and efficient, even if we did talk a lot! I felt like Einar went out of his way to ensure we had a positive experience.
