7 Drinking Tours in Iceland You Can Book Before You Land

1.Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,536 reviews · 1 day · from $34Our pick

Visit Reykjavik’s only ice bar and gallery beneath the Álafoss store. You’ll receive a poncho, gloves, and a signature drink served in an ice glass while exploring Viking carvings and more than 60 tons of sculpted ice. Hosts such as Roman, Juliana, and Asteris are known for making the photo stops fun.

“Very different experience from normal, our drinks glass was made of ice and the included cocktail was lovely. Our guide, Roman, made the whole visit fun, he took photos of us using our phone, which made the whole experience memorable.”

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2.Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 352 reviews · 1h 15m · from $48

Spend 75 minutes at Eimverk Distillery with an English or Icelandic-speaking guide. Learn how Flóki whiskey, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín are made, then taste three featured spirits and, depending on the session, several more samples. Guides such as Rock, Paul, Niko, and Eva bring plenty of stories and personality.

“amazing tour with lots of gin and whiskey to try!! of course had to buy some especially the gin as super yummy! pur guide was lovely and she was super knowledgeable telling us many facts and stories. lovely family run business”

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3.Eimverk Distillery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $47Top rated

At Eimverk Distillery in Garðabær, you’ll spend about an hour learning how Icelandic barley, herbs, and botanicals become Flóki whisky, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín. Guides such as Richie, Jon, and Rock have led lively tastings, with plenty of time for questions. Transportation is not included, so plan your ride from Reykjavík carefully.

“My fiancé and I recently had a tour with Rock. Rock was personable, knowledgeable, and a great guide. They had a variety of gin, whisky, and a brennivín that we sampled. Going to Eimverk Distillery is a short drive from Reykjavík and a great addition to a day spent in the area!”

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4.Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Meet your guide at Ingólfur Square at 6 p.m. for a two to two-and-a-half-hour walk through Reykjavik’s beer scene. You’ll visit three bars, sample Icelandic beers or snaps, and hear the curious story of Iceland’s 74-year beer ban. Guides may include Bo, Óli, Stefán, Chris, or Matthias.

“Knowledgeable and fun! Forcing me to write more is not necessary. It was great! What more can I say?”

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5.Beer and Booze Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · from $112

Walk central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide and sample 10 Icelandic craft beers at Skúli Craft Bar, Session Craft Bar, and Ölstofa. Choose five schnaps and spirits instead, learn why beer was banned for 74 years, and get tips for eating and nightlife after the tour.

“Very small group and perfect. It was such a wonderful evening. Learned a lot about the Icelandic beer scene but a whole lot more. Really enjoyed our evening!”

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6.Beer Spa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $143

You spend 25 minutes in a Kambala wood tub filled with beer, hops, water, and yeast outside Akureyri, followed by 25 minutes in a relaxation room. Seven tubs serve up to 14 people per hour. Bathrobes, towels, and unlimited beer are included, with beer service limited to visitors age 20 and older.

“The beer bath was such a unique and wonderful experience—I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the outdoor sauna and hot tub were also fantastic.”

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7.Tipsy in Reykjavik: Drink with a Viking (Food, Beer, Music)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $149

Meet your English-speaking Icelandic guide at Kaldi Bar for a four-hour evening of beer, food, stories, and music. You will visit three Reykjavik pubs, drink three Icelandic beers, eat dinner at Íslenski Barinn, hear tales of Vikings, trolls, and elves, and finish with live music. The tour is for adults 20 and older.

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