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City Tour Reykjavík
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Explore Reykjavik's drinking culture and quirky alcohol history with a local expert guide across three carefully selected bars. Sample up to nine Icelandic craft beers, spirits like brennivín and gin, or wine alternatives while learning how a 74-year beer ban shaped the nation's unique drinking traditions.
Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour
One of the best ways to get a feel for a new city is to sit down and drink with the locals.
By joining our Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour, you will experience an expert local who knows how to entertain as well as educate you about the fun history
of beer & alcohol in Iceland.
At the start of your tour, you will be able to choose between tasting nine unique Icelandic craft beers, or those who are not into beer will not be left out, and have the option of trying some delicious Icelandic gin, vodka, or a few variations of our national drink, Brennivín. If none of those take your fancy, then a glass of wine can certainly be ordered at each place (but it will not be Icelandic, of course, as there are not a lot of grapes that grow over here)
This tour is guaranteed to leave you with a warm buzz, and with the prices for alcohol like they are in Iceland, you can be sure you get
value for money by joining our tour.
The Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour is your chance to get to know the best Icelandic craft beers or spirits for you to enjoy while in Iceland.
Did you know beer was banned in Iceland for 74 years?
- Visit three great bars in Reykjavik
- Sample many unique craft beers or Icelandic snaps
- Tips on where to eat, drink and have fun in Reykjavik & Iceland
- The bizarre history of alcohol in Iceland
- Expert fun local guide
- Tips on how to save on drinks in Iceland
- Get oriented in the Reykjavik city center
From Tripadvisor:
„Valur was an incredible guide for the beer tour. He gave great insights into Iceland's beer history, local customs, and the growing Icelandic microbrew scene. He also gave us great recommendations for restaurants to try while in Iceland. Highly recommend this tour for any beer lover.“
„My daughter and I had a wonderful experience on this tour. Our guide, Astor shared a thorough and interesting history of the Beer culture in Iceland. The locations and samples covered the entire spectrum of Icelandic Beers. We even re-visited the locations from the tour because they were so good.“
„We went on the beer tour our first night in Reykjavik and had a great time! It was the perfect way to acclimate to the city and learn so much more than we would have otherwise. We'll definitely do it again if we make it back here!“
„Spent a few hours on the walking beer tour in Reykjavik. Valur was an outstanding guide! Very knowledgeable of the spirit industry in Iceland from ancient brewing to the new explosion of microbrewery beers. I'm not the biggest beer connoisseur and there was such a wide variety to sample, even I enjoyed it. I also had a chance to sample/compare Brennivín and Hvönn...
Lots of history and cultural stories included. I swear I was seeing elves by the end of the tour!
Highly recommended!“
„We had a great time taking a beer tour with Valur last Monday! He took us to several local spots, told us all about the history of beer in Iceland, and introduced us to several tasty local brews. We even found our favorite brew through this tour which we continued ordering the rest of the trip. Definitely worth the money, especially since the flight of beer is about $30 on its own, so take the tour and get plenty of beer plus a knowledgeable guide for your money!“
Highlights
- ✓Taste Icelandic craft beers, brennivín (national spirit), gin, and vodka across three venues
- ✓Discover the bizarre 74-year beer prohibition and its lasting cultural impact
- ✓Get insider recommendations for eating, drinking, and nightlife in Reykjavik
- ✓Learn money-saving tips for alcohol in notoriously expensive Iceland
- ✓Orientation walk through Reykjavik city centre with a knowledgeable local host
Insider tips
- ★Choose your spirit preference at the start—beer, Icelandic spirits, or wine—and guides tailor tastings accordingly
- ★Ask your guide about happy hours and local-friendly bars outside tourist zones for cheaper drinks later
- ★The tour doubles as a city navigation tool; use it to memorise bar locations and neighbourhoods for independent exploration
Good to know
- •2.5-hour walking tour covering Reykjavik city centre; wear comfortable shoes and dress for Iceland's cool, changeable weather
- •Alcohol is included but not meals; eat beforehand or budget for food purchases at stops
- •Tour includes three bar visits; pace yourself with water between tastings
Who it's for
Craft beer and spirits enthusiastsFirst-time visitors wanting cultural context and local bar guidanceNightlife planners looking to discover authentic Reykjavik drinking spotsHistory buffs curious about Iceland's unusual alcohol regulations
Best time to visit
Evening tours work best for Reykjavik's bar scene atmosphere. Visit during summer for long daylight hours, or winter for cosy, lively bar interiors—avoid quiet shoulder seasons if you want buzzing venues.
Frequently asked questions
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