Food Tours in Iceland: The 15 Best Tastings

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Start at Harpa Concert Hall and walk through central Reykjavik with a guide such as Stevie, Thor, Lenny, or Mímir. Visit four to six eateries and sample eight or more foods, from lamb and fish to fermented shark and rye bread ice cream, while seeing Hallgrímskirkja and the statue of Ingólfur Arnarson.

“Very relaxed atmosphere with Mintzy , introduced various foods and spent the right amount of time in sights along the walking path . A bunch of us tried Greenland shark . It was fun and do come hungry.”

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2.Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour – Icelandic Traditional Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,012 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide and taste shellfish soup, lamb hot dogs, lamb soup, smoked foods, Icelandic snacks, and fermented shark. Guides such as Paul, Bo, Stefan, Robyn, and Magnus add stories about food, folklore, and daily life. The group is capped at 12, and the tour lasts about three hours.

“Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. Food was decent street food. I had better lamb soup at other Icelandic location and bread with the soup was disappointing. At Doss you indicate: "alcoholic drink Icelandic drink of your choosing. We recommend a special beer or maybe Black Death the one and only Icelandic snaps." We were only offered soda, beer or moonshine. Black Death was never offered. We were on a 10-day tour and tried most of these foods. Quite costly given the portions.”

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3.Icelandic Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 407 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Spend three hours walking central Reykjavik and tasting at least ten Icelandic foods at handpicked local stops. Guides such as Stefan, Einar, Paul, Magnus, and Anna add stories about food, folklore, and city life. Expect lamb soup, fish, cod, a hot dog, sweets, fermented shark, and a final drink.

“Our guide, Anna, was so interesting to talk to and we enjoyed our time with her! Engaging with an Iceland native added so much to the experience! The food was a great sampler of traditional Iceland dishes and we saw the city center along the way.”

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4.Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

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

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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5.Reykjavik Food and Drink Adventure – Local Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $190

Spend about three and a half hours walking central Reykjavik with a local guide, stopping at several eateries for Icelandic food, beer, wine, and cocktails. You may try lobster tacos, unusual beer, and a final pub stop with live music. Guides such as Stevie, Helga, Jenny, Burger, and Minty have led past tours.

“Hands down one of the best food/drink tours we've had. Quality of food, variety, and pacing/sequencing of the stops was perfect. What really made it a stand-out experience was our guide, Stevie. I've never done a food tour where our guide was as knowledgeable as he was on Icelandic history. We went to two museums earlier that day, and learned more from Stevie about Iceland than from both of them combined, in a more engaging way. If you're looking for an activity in Reykjavik to maximize bang for your buck in terms of food, drink, and history, then you won't go wrong with this tour. I will be recommending it…”

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6.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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7.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Walk central Reykjavik with a private English-speaking guide such as Einar, Gardar, Ester, or Magnus. Taste shellfish soup, a lamb hot dog, supermarket snacks, market foods when open, Icelandic delicacies, and fermented shark with a drink. Expect about three hours, plenty of local stories, and a few bold flavors.

“Our guide was very nice and informative. We started with a cup of lamb broth in paper cups. Next was a .5cm piece of shark with a shot of alcohol and a small amount of fish stew on a paper plate in a tourist diner. On to a hot dog stand. The finale was a lamb tartar and a char canapé with a beer at a family style bar and grill (I would go back for a burger). All this for a measly $384 for two. I asked our guide about brut, a restaurant we passed. He said it was too pricey for him. If we had the priciest meal…”

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8.Evening Icelandic Food and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $176

Spend 3.5 hours walking central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Stevie, Haddy, or Love, stopping at five restaurants, bars, and street-food spots. Expect Icelandic dishes, hot dogs, craft beer, and stories about the country’s unusual beer past. The tour is in English, for adults, and costs $176 per person.

“The tour was lots of fun and offered diverse bites. The tour guide, Haddy, shared lots of info about Iceland. He was very friendly.”

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9.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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10.7-Course Teppanyaki Tasting Menu with Fire Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 50 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $120

At Flame Restaurant and Bar in central Reykjavík, you’ll watch a chef prepare seven courses of Icelandic ingredients on a hot iron grill. Expect beef carpaccio, langoustine, salmon, lamb, vegetables, rice, dessert, fire tricks, and a welcome sake cocktail. Chef Wilson and sous chef Kai have received warm praise for their friendly, entertaining service.

“Great Teppanyaki experience. Beautifully cooked food with some tricks along the way.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend about three hours walking central Reykjavik with a small group and an English-speaking guide such as Óli, Stefán, or Ester. Try shellfish soup, the city’s famous lamb hot dog, Icelandic snacks, traditional market foods, and meat soup. The flea market stop operates only on Saturdays and Sundays.

“Our guide was fun, engaging and educational. The food was interesting. This tour is a great way to beat the jet lag nap trap after first arriving in Iceland and get an initial intro to Reykjavik.”

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12.Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $123

Spend about three hours walking Reykjavik’s Grandi and Old Harbor with a local guide, sampling food and drinks at six or more eateries. Guides such as Sabrina explain Icelandic food today, fishing, sustainability, and daily life. The private group has no more than eight people and meets at 3 pm.

“Sabrina was our tour guide and she did a great job sharing her knowledge of Iceland and its food. We had a wonderful time. We tried some decent food. I would suggest this trip.”

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13.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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14.The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Walk central Reykjavik with guides such as Palli, Paul, Pauly, or Einar, stopping for smoked lamb, leaf bread, gravlax, reindeer paté, herring, and Christmas drinks. You will hear Icelandic holiday tales, visit the Little Christmas Store, and receive a local gift. Tell the company about allergies before booking.

“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 you’re looking for an activity with great value and an entertaining guide don’t hesitate, book this one today! I’m tempted to do it again 🤣”

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15.Reykjavik Food Tour – Supermarket Tour & Lunch at Microbrewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $123

Start at Dill Restaurant on Laugavegur at 11 a.m. for a small-group food walk through a local grocery store, then sample Icelandic dishes and craft beer during a private lunch at MicroBar Reykjavik. The group is limited to 12, and the tour lasts about three hours.

“A great travel experience and concept. I wish that this tour existed in 1990 when I first traveled to Iceland.”

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