A group saying skál or cheers after a great private Reykjavik Food Tour
A group of guests enjoying a sampling of various unique Icelandic food items.
A group of guests enjoying the atmosphere in the restaurant.
A group of guests enjoying various food items in a restaurant.
A sampling of Brennivin, the traditional Icelandic liquor
The Guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik giving a closer explanation about the food the guests are consuming.
A guest showing off a bite of fermented shark
Guests enjoying a variety of local food items at the Seabaron
A group of guests enjoying various food items in a restaurant.
A queue in front of the most famous Hot Dog stand in Iceland
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Private Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Traditional Icelandic Food

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Reykjavík, Iceland
Walking ToursSightseeing ToursFood & Drink ToursCity ToursCity Breaks

About this activity

This walking tours is one of the standout things to do in Reykjavík, Iceland. Rated 4.4/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €331 per person. When doing a Private Reykjavik food tour, don’t you want to try out the truly authentic food from Iceland? With our selection of local food treats you can check off a lot of things on your Icelandic food bucket list

Private Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Traditional Icelandic Food

When doing a Reykjavik food tour, don’t you want to try out the genuinely authentic food from Iceland?

With our selection of local food treats, you can check off many 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.

One of the best things about doing a food tour is getting a sense of the country's history while eating something delicious & exciting.

All our guides are experts and graduates of the Tour Guide School of Iceland, but more importantly, they know how to entertain and educate at the same time.

  • Try at least ten traditional foods from Iceland.
  • A Small-group tour, limited to 12 people, ensures a personal experience
  • Get a sense of the history of Iceland while eating something delicious
  • The walk is good for getting oriented in the old Reykjavik city center
  • Expert Fun Loving Local Guides so you can ask us anything
  • Tips on Food, Fun & Drink for the rest of our stay in Reykjavik
  • We accommodate dietary restrictions & allergies such as gluten & lactose intolerance, vegetarians & more! However, keep in mind that traditional Icelandic food is meat, fish, and dairy.  Please let us know when booking about any special needs.

This is a private food experience, so we can start anytime from 11 am - 7 pm, depending on the availability of our guides, and we recommend doing the tour during the weekends because then we visit the Reykjavik Flea Market. After all, there is an excellent food market there that's fun to stroll through. The flea market is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

STOPS ON OUR REYKJAVIK FOOD WALK?

If you’re a food lover, then a stroll around the old Reykjavik city center, sampling traditional food from Iceland, will be your kind of foodie adventure.  You will learn what the Vikings ate and how Icelandic people have survived harsh winters thanks to our unique cooking and preserving methods. Then, how our cuisine evolved to the present day as young chefs do modern twists with special Icelandic ingredients.

Our Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour samples many different Icelandic dishes, traditional classics, and modern favorites. We know the best spot to get the famous Icelandic lamb soup (just like mamma makes it), The Icelandic lamb hot dog, Skyr (a type of yogurt), and a delicious Icelandic lobster soup that some say is the best in the world, but you will have to be the judge of that :).  You can even try some fermented shark if you dare.

Good to know

  • Duration: approximately 3 hours.
  • Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • Offered in 6 languages.
  • Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture loversTravellers who prefer a private experience

Best time to visit

Reykjavík is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular walking tours slots in Reykjavík sell out.

Frequently asked questions

From
€331
per person