The 4 Food Experiences in Iceland That Earn Their Price

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.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,645 reviews · 3 hours · from $142Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Harpa Concert Hall for a three-hour walk through central Reykjavik. You will visit five eateries and taste six to eight dishes, from lamb and seafood to hot dogs, desserts, drinks, and fermented shark. Guides such as Bonnie, Thor, Mírmir, Stevie, and Ben are known for adding humor, history, and useful restaurant tips.

“Absolutely amazing!! Our guide, Mimir, was the best. He was so engaging and funny and you could tell he loves his job. He made us all feel as if we were family instead of strangers meeting up for a tour. Thank you so much Mimir.”

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3.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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4.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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