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15 Best Reykjavik Food Walks

Lamb soup, skyr in its homeland and the hot dog stand that fed a president. The fermented shark course is optional and the guides respect a hard no.

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

Explore Reykjavík’s vibrant food scene on this 3-hour guided walking tour, tasting local specialties while discovering iconic landmarks and hidden gems.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was excellent. Our guide, Thor, knew the answer to every question and more. All of the food we had was delicious although the fermented shark was a bit of a shock to the taste buds! High recommend this experience.”

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2.Reykjavik: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

Explore Reykjavik’s culinary scene on this guided walking tour featuring 6-8 tastings across five local eateries. Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.9

“The tour was excellent, Thomas was our guide and did a fantastic job at showing us the city and was very knowledgeable. Couldn't have asked for a better experience for our first time in Iceland, highly recommend.”

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3.Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour – Icelandic Traditional Food

Discover authentic Icelandic cuisine on this 2.5 to 3-hour small-group Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour, exploring top eateries and tasting local specialties.

★ 5.0

“Entertaining and informative tour hosted by Paul, a retired fisherman. Sampled various traditional Icelandic foods including lagoustine soup, lamb stew, smoked salmon and goose and chocolate covered licorice in downtown Reykjavík. Tour lasted about three hours and was very enjoyable.”

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4.Reykjavik: Icelandic Food Tour

Discover authentic Icelandic cuisine on a 3-hour guided food tour in Reykjavik, sampling local dishes, learning Icelandic culture, and enjoying expert guides.

★ 4.7

“Thank you Stefan for an excellent food tour. We enjoyed the food plus all the stories and history. Thanks for a lovely welcome to Iceland. Meg & Derek.”

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5.Reykjavik Food and Drink Adventure – Local Evening Experience

Discover Reykjavik’s culinary scene with a lively 3.5-hour evening tour, sampling local food, drinks, and exploring iconic sights with a friendly guide.

★ 5.0

“No shortage of unique food - love the lobster tacos, pina colado beer and the final stop at the pub with live music - so much fun and met people from around the world sharing stories at each stop.”

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6.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

Discover Reykjavik’s culinary scene on this private 3-hour walking tour. Sample local delicacies, learn about Icelandic culture, and explore the city’s best food spots.

★ 5.0

“Palli was an exceptional guide. There was a nice variety of food and plenty of it! This experience was a great way to begin our trip in Iceland!”

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7.Reykjavík: Golden Circle & Food Tasting with Secret Lagoon

Discover Iceland's iconic Golden Circle, geothermal Secret Lagoon, and authentic local flavors on this 10-hour small-group tour from Reykjavík.

★ 4.7

“Really great tour. Some things to know that others may not have mentioned - the minibus is small, and sort of cramped. You really don’t need to bring a big rucksack here - just a very small one with a towel and a swimsuit, and…”

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8.Reykjavik: Evening Icelandic Food and Drink Tour

Explore Reykjavik’s best food and drink spots with a local guide on this 3.5-hour evening tour, tasting authentic dishes, local beers, and discovering hidden gems.

★ 4.9

“David, our guide was very personable and very knowledgeable about Iceland. The locations for eating were great, not as specific to Iceland culture as I had anticipated. Overall great experience!”

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9.Weekend Reykjavik Food Tour with a stop at the Reykjavik Flea Market

Discover Reykjavik’s best local flavors on this 3-hour guided food tour, including stops at historic markets, a famous hot dog stand, and traditional Icelandic dishes.

★ 5.0

“Very good and for all ages! Stephan top guide, spoke English slowly to include also French and Italian attendees !”

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10.Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour

Discover Reykjavik’s culinary scene on a 3-hour walking tour exploring local eateries, Icelandic foods, and cultural landmarks with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“My wife and I loved this tour!!!!! It was so fun to learn about modern Icelandic food and culture. We got to eat like a real local. The tour was less about historical Icelandic foods like fermented shark and more about evolution of Icelandic food…”

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11.The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

Discover Reykjavik’s holiday spirit on the Christmas Food Tour, sampling Icelandic specialties and festive drinks while exploring the city’s enchanting streets.

★ 4.8

“Paul did an excellent job guiding our group around the city. He was very welcoming and and even took pictures of the group with all the Christmas decor around town (his idea!). The food was delicious.. smoked salmon and smoked reindeer were my favs. If…”

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13.Reykjavik: Street Food Walking Tour

Discover Reykjavik’s culinary scene on a 3-hour guided street food tour, sampling traditional and modern dishes while sightseeing iconic landmarks.

★ 5.0

“The tour was uncredited! lots of delicious foods to try and plenty of information provided by Ausi regarding food and Icelandic history. Highly recommend!”

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14.3 Hour Shared Christmas Food Tour with Guide in Reykjavik

Experience Reykjavik’s festive flavors on a 3-hour Christmas food tour, sampling Icelandic treats, local drinks, and discovering holiday traditions with a friendly guide.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely great time! Our tour guide was fantastic, telling us different stories of the Yule Lads and Cat. Sampling the different Icelandic foods was a blast. This is a great tour to do around Christmas”

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15.Reykjavik Food Tour and City Walk – PRIVATE TOUR

Discover Reykjavik’s best culinary delights on this private 4-hour food tour, exploring iconic landmarks, traditional dishes, and local hidden gems.

★ 5.0

“Helga did a great job narrating and leading the private tour. In addition to walking throughout the center of Reykjavík, we stopped in four different eating establishments for a taste of the area. Icelandic food was front and center at each stop. Nobody goes away…”

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