The 4 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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