The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Iceland

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 central Reykjavik with a guide such as Stevie, Thor, Lenny, or Mímir. Visit four to six eateries, taste eight or more dishes, and hear local stories along the way. Expect fish, lamb, hot dogs, fermented shark, and rye bread ice cream, with time for Hallgrímskirkja and other city sights.

“The hubs and I went on this tour our first night in Reykjavik. Mimar (M&M) was our food guide. Not only were all the food stops delicious, M&M gave us a mini history lesson while walking to each location. The weather that night was not on our side but none of us minded since M&M made the tour so much fun!”

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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 Reykjavík with a local guide such as Paul, Bo, Stefan, or Robyn, stopping for shellfish soup, lamb soup, the city’s original hot dog, Icelandic snacks, and fermented shark. The 2.5 to 3-hour tour serves generous tastings for up to 12 people and ends with an Icelandic drink.

“It was a truly authentic Icelandic food experience. Knowledgeable guide. Large food portions, and a good variety of locations.”

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3.Icelandic Food Tour

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

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide and taste at least ten Icelandic specialties, from lamb soup and cod to fermented shark, candy, and a hot dog. Guides such as Stefan, Einar, Paul, and Magnus mix food with stories about Icelandic culture. Expect five food stops, a drink at the final stop, and a filling introduction to the city.

“Paul was a great guide! He showed us more than just restaurants and explained some of the history. The food was unique and we were happy with the selection. As a vegetarian I had something to eat at every location. Honestly, this was a great start to our trip because we got some tips from Paul and got a nice lay of the land since it was a walking tour! Highly recommend, Paul was awesome.”

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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 learning how Icelandic barley becomes whisky, gin, and Brennivín. Your English or Icelandic-speaking guide leads a welcome drink, production tour, and tasting. The session includes Flóki whisky, Vor Premium Gin, and Víti Brennivín, with extra samples sometimes offered. Bus 1 and an eight-minute walk reach the distillery.

“Roc was an amazing instructor, he was very informative, you can tell that he cares for the art in whisky making. Great activity to do while in Reykjavik!!”

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5.Reykjavik Food and Drink Adventure – Local Evening Experience

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

Join a small group at 4:30 pm for a three-and-a-half-hour walk through Reykjavik’s old town, stopping at local eateries for Icelandic food, beer, wine, and cocktails. Guides such as Stevie, Helga, Jenny, Burger, and Minty are known for adding stories, humor, and useful dining advice. The tour ends near bars and hotels.

“Thursday, May 2, 2024 Our guide, “Burger”, was fantastic. Great conversation, great local food recommendations, great drink suggestions. Visited five local eateries tasting local cuisine and drink while Burger provided us with Icelandic history, folklore and culture. John & Kathy K.”

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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 English-speaking guide at Ingólfur Square at 6 p.m. for a two to two-and-a-half-hour walk through central Reykjavik. You will visit Skúli Craft Bar, Session Craft Bar, and Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar, sampling Icelandic beers or snaps while learning about local drinking customs. Guides including Bo, Óli, Stefán, Chris, and Matthias are praised for humor and local tips.

“Our guide Matthias was knowledgeable and passed on plenty of information about the craft beer culture in Reykjavik. We visited 3 bars and had a sufficient and diverse group of tasting.”

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7.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

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

Spend about three hours walking central Reykjavik with a private English-speaking guide such as Einar, Gardar, Ester, or Magnus. Taste shellfish soup, a lamb hot dog, Icelandic snacks, market foods, lamb tartar, smoked specialties, fermented shark, and a local drink. Weekend departures may include Kolaportið Market.

“Robyn was a friendly and informative guide. We had a great time walking and eating with her in Reykjavik. Thank you for a delicious and memorable day!”

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8.Evening Icelandic Food and Drink Tour

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

Walk central Reykjavik with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at five restaurants, bars, and street-food spots. Expect Icelandic dishes, hot dogs, beer, and stories about local food and beer culture. Guides have included Stevie, Haddy, Love, Cili, and Benedict. The evening costs $176 and additional drinks are extra.

“this was the most fun I've had in a long time. the food was amazing. the drinks, spectacular. the host, Tinna was so funny and friendly.”

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9.Beer and Booze Tour

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

Walk central Reykjavik with an English-speaking local guide such as Kristjan, Arnar, or Ástþór, stopping at Skúli Craft Bar, Session Craft Bar, and Ölstofa. Sample 10 Icelandic beers, or choose five schnapps and spirits, while learning about Viking drinking customs, Iceland’s 74-year beer ban, and today’s craft scene.

“Such a fun time! A great way to see the city casually and relaxed environment. And you get lots of drinks for a reasonable price.”

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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 enjoy a seven-course Icelandic teppanyaki meal cooked in front of you by an English-speaking chef. Expect beef carpaccio, langoustine, Arctic char, lamb, Skýr, a welcome sake cocktail, and a fiery cooking show. Chef Wilson and sous chef Kai have earned special praise for their friendly, personal service.

“This place was incredible!! Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing would highly recommend this to anyone looking to come to Iceland!!”

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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 guide such as Óli, Ester, Stefán, or Ólafur. Taste shellfish soup, Icelandic lamb hot dogs, supermarket treats, traditional foods at Kolaportið, meat soup, and an Icelandic drink. The tour runs weekends, when the flea market is open.

“Tour guide Stefan was amazing! Started off late but he was a wonderful speaker and had lots of great stories of the history of Iceland. I'm not so sure why viator had flea market advertised but we did stop at a local shop and sampled some local Icelandic treats. Tour was very fun and would definitely go back just for the hotdog lol. Also tour could go longer then expected so make sure not have to much planned the day of your tour.”

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12.Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour

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

Spend about three hours with a guide such as Sabrina in Reykjavik’s Grandi district, stopping at six or more local eateries for Icelandic foods and drinks. The route passes the Saga Museum, Aurora Reykjavik, the Maritime Museum, and Iceland Ocean Cluster, while connecting modern eating habits with the country’s fishing industry. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Had an awesome tour with our guide Sabrina. Been on many food tours in our travels and I have to say this exceeded all of them and that sentiment was felt by our entire group. Sabrina did an awesome job getting to know us and shared her Read more”

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13.Beer Spa Experience

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

Near Akureyri, you spend 25 minutes in a Kambala wood tub filled with beer, hops, water, and yeast, then 25 minutes relaxing. The bathwater is undrinkable, but adults over 20 can pour unlimited beer from a tap beside the tub. Robes and towels are supplied.

“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 Reykjavik with a local English-speaking guide such as Palli, Paul, Pauly, or Einar, stopping for smoked lamb, laufabrauð, gravlax, reindeer paté, herring, Christmas drinks, and Icelandic stories. The route includes the Little Christmas Store and several food stops, with dietary needs accommodated when noted at booking.

“Loved the tour, our guide Pauly was amazing, kind and told us a lot about Iceland and it’s traditions. Food itself was great, loved all the restaurants and food options. We had an amazing time”

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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 11:00 am for a small-group food walk through a local grocery store. Learn where Icelandic food comes from, then taste several dishes and local craft brews during a private lunch at MicroBar Reykjavik. The group is limited to 12 people 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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