Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Icelandic Traditional Food
Overview
With our selection of local foodie 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. The only bad thing on this tour is the fermented shark but hey, its 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 & interesting. All of our guides are experts and graduates from the tour guide school of Iceland but more importantly, they know how to entertain and educate at the same time.
Our stops are handpicked and offer traditional Icelandic food. Make sure you arrive hungry!
We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions & allergies.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic Beverages - We end our food journey together with an Icelandic drink
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Your Friend In Reykjavik, Reykjavik Iceland
We meet up at Ingolfur Square to start our foodie adventure. Please be at the square 5 minutes before the start of your tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Capital Region
We start off down by the old Reykjavik harbor with a great appetizer: An Icelandic shellfish soup. You really should try out Icelandic seafood while in Iceland.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, Tryggvagata 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
No Reykjavik Food Tour is complete without the Icelandic Lamb hot dog. But you must go to this food stall as it's the original one from 1937.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Capital Region
We stop at a local supermarket and check out some unique Icelandic foods, snacks, and candy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Icelandic Bar (Islenski Barinn), Ingolfsstraeti 1A, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
The Icelandic lamb soup is like Iceland in a bowl. Here we get the chance to sample this delicacy along with more traditional foods.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Café Loki, Lokastígur 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
We end up at the unique Café Loki by Hallgrimskirkja church. There we have the opportunity to try several Icelandic delicacies and last but not least the unique Ryebread Icecream. We also celebrate our food journey together with a non-alcoholic or alcoholic drink Icelandic drink of your choosing. We recommend a special beer or maybe Black Death the one and only Icelandic snaps.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kolaportið, Tryggvagötu 19 , Old Harbour Grófin Reykjavik Kvosin, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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 Saturday's and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Please be at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time
- We do try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions & allergies
- Travelers and locals are encouraged to practice social distancing, wash and disinfect hands regularly, and maintain a 2-meter distance from others when possible. Iceland’s Chief Epidemiologist has not recommended the use of masks in public. We only have a handful of active infections in Iceland.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had a fantastic food tour with Olafur. Enjoyed learning about Reykjavík and greater Iceland whilst trying some local food. Olafur was very knowledgeable and passionate about the local traditions and food. I think my favourite dish was the lobster soup. There were some interesting samples - all...
We had a fantastic food tour with Olafur. Enjoyed learning about Reykjavík and greater Iceland whilst trying some local food. Olafur was very knowledgeable and passionate about the local traditions and food. I think my favourite dish was the lobster soup. There were some interesting samples - all part of the experience. Thanks so muchStephen our guide for our tour was awesome with knowledge of Iceland. Learned a get deal of history from him. As far as the food on the tour and what it means to Iceland it was very good. It just seamed like we were rushed to complete our tour.
Stephen our guide for our tour was awesome with knowledge of Iceland. Learned a get deal of history from him. As far as the food on the tour and what it means to Iceland it was very good. It just seamed like we were rushed to complete our tour.Bardi was very knowledgeable and personable. It was great seeing the city on foot. The food was also outstanding. Wonderful experience.
Bardi was very knowledgeable and personable. It was great seeing the city on foot. The food was also outstanding. Wonderful experience.This tour is less about the contemporary Icelandic dining experience and more about traditional Icelandic food. My recommendation is to (a) definitely book this tour, because you're traveling to Iceland and when else are you ever going to eat shark, let alone rye ice cream and (b) eat a decent me...
This tour is less about the contemporary Icelandic dining experience and more about traditional Icelandic food. My recommendation is to (a) definitely book this tour, because you're traveling to Iceland and when else are you ever going to eat shark, let alone rye ice cream and (b) eat a decent meal a few hours before (whether it's breakfast or lunch) to protect yourself against the fact you may not like one or more of the portions on offer. The tour will be more enjoyable if you're hungry but not starving. It's also worth mentioning that our guide Stefan was friendly, informative, and approachable about all topics, not just the local food.A fun time was had with this food tour of traditional Icelandic food. Our guide was interesting and entertaining, with bits of history and culture added on our way to the various destinations. It’s a great way to see parts of Reykjavik and definitely get a taste of Iceland.
A fun time was had with this food tour of traditional Icelandic food. Our guide was interesting and entertaining, with bits of history and culture added on our way to the various destinations. It’s a great way to see parts of Reykjavik and definitely get a taste of Iceland.I am a food lover, and I loved this tour. Great way to learn about Reykjavik, Iceland and it’s good. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
I am a food lover, and I loved this tour. Great way to learn about Reykjavik, Iceland and it’s good. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.