The 15 Best Food Tours in Iceland

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

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

Join a guide such as Stevie, Thor, Lenny, or Mímir for three hours of Reykjavik food, city sights, and local stories. Walk from Harpa through Arnarhóll, Laugavegur, and Skólavörðustígur, stopping at four to six eateries for eight or more tastings, with dietary needs accommodated.

“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 Reykjavik with a local guide and sample Icelandic shellfish soup, lamb dishes, the city’s original hot dog, traditional snacks, and fermented shark. Small groups of up to 12 keep the pace personal. Guides such as Paul, Bo, Stefan, and Robyn add food lore, sagas, and local tips.

“Reykjavík Food Tour, Iceland One of my most vivid Icelandic memories is from a food tour in Reykjavík with my mom. We savored local specialties like hearty lamb stew and the iconic Icelandic hot dogs, and even tried the infamous fermented shark—which was intense but became a core memory for us. Beyond the flavors, we loved learning about Icelandic folklore, the myths and stories that make the culture feel alive. It was a full experience of tasting, learning, and connecting with the country together.”

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3.Icelandic Food Tour

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

Walk Reykjavik’s old center with a local guide and sample at least ten Icelandic foods at several restaurants. Expect lamb soup, fish, a famous hot dog, candy, fermented shark, and a final drink. Guides such as Stefan, Einar, Paul, and Magnus add history, folklore, and practical restaurant tips.

“We learned, we ate, we explored, and we went away stuffed! tasty bites and plenty of them.”

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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. See how Icelandic barley becomes whiskey, gin, and Brennivín, then taste three listed spirits and often more. Guides such as Rock, Paul, Niko, and Eva bring humor and clear explanations to this small-group visit.

“The variety of samples was amazing! We learned a thing or two about the tasting process before actually tasting. Very knowledgeable guide and we appreciate the full walk through of tasting by the ages to experience the differences between each of their lines.”

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5.Reykjavik Food and Drink Adventure – Local Evening Experience

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

Start at 4:30 pm and walk from Geirsgata through Reykjavik’s old town, stopping at five local eateries for Icelandic food, beer, wine, and other drinks. Guides such as Stevie, Helga, Jenny, Burger, and Minty add history, folklore, humor, and useful dining tips before the tour ends downtown.

“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

Spend about two hours walking central Reykjavík with a local guide such as Bo, Stefán, Óli, or Chris. Visit three bars, sample Icelandic beers or snaps, learn about the 74-year beer ban, and pick up practical advice on food, nightlife, and city sights.

“This was a very enjoyable tour. Oli was a knowledgeable guide providing us with information about the beers we sampled. He included a lot of historical information about the places we visited. We had so much fun. This was a great way to end our incredible trip to Iceland.”

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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, Stefan, or Magnus. You’ll taste shellfish soup, a lamb hot dog, supermarket snacks, traditional market foods, lamb tartar, smoked fish, fermented shark, and an Icelandic drink over about three hours.

“This was a great intro to Iceland. Olaf, our guide, was wonderful. She told us so much abount the country and the food that we would never have know otherwise. I highly recommend this quick 3 hour tour - and asking for Olaf!”

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8.Evening Icelandic Food and Drink Tour

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

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Stevie, Haddy, or Tinna, stopping at five restaurants and bars for Icelandic dishes, hot dogs, street food, and beer. You will also hear quirky beer history and local stories while meeting fellow food lovers.

“This was my first solo trip I've ever taken and it definitely set the bar high. I could not imagine beginning the trip any other way than with this tour! Asthildur or “Love” was honestly the absolute best--she made my time in Iceland an immersive experience. Love is super approachable and made sure to deliver fun facts and anecdotes in hilarious and interactive ways. The food and drinks we got to taste were excellent and varied. It was a perfect mix of approachable favorites like their Icelandic hotdogs to traditional dishes. Great people, great food, beautiful sights--what more could you want. If you can't already tell, I highly recommend it,…”

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9.Beer and Booze Tour

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

Walk central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Kristjan, Arnar, or Ástþór, visiting Skúli Craft Bar, Session Craft Bar, and Ölstofa. Taste 10 Icelandic beers, or five schnapps and spirits, while learning why beer was banned in Iceland for 74 years.

“We had a great time. Astor was super. We learned lots about Iceland and Icelandic beer. Great bars, great beer and great company in a great city. Thank you”

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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, chef Wilson prepares a seven-course Icelandic teppanyaki meal with fire tricks and utensil skills. You’ll taste lamb, langoustine, salmon, beef carpaccio, vegetables, rice, and blueberry skyr, plus a welcome sake cocktail.

“Food was exceptional, the entertainment was good. Thoroughly enjoyed”

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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, the city’s famous lamb hot dog, Icelandic snacks, traditional market foods, and meat soup, with an Icelandic drink included.

“Good mix of food and history. Met some lovely people who made the experience so much fun. Stephan was a v entertaining host.”

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12.Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour

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

Walk Reykjavik’s Old Harbor with a local guide such as Sabrina, stopping at six or more eateries for Icelandic foods and drinks. Along the way, connect modern eating with fishing, sustainability, whaling, museums, and daily life. The three-hour private tour suits curious food lovers who prefer a small group.

“Wonderful time! Our guide could not have been more excited about showing us around the eateries and notes about Iceland.”

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13.Beer Spa Experience

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

Near Akureyri, you spend 25 minutes in a private Kambala wood tub filled with beer, hops, water, and yeast, followed by 25 minutes in a relaxation room. Bath alone or with a companion, use the beer tap if you are over 20, and enjoy countryside views.

“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 an English-speaking local guide such as Palli, Paul, Pauly, or Einar. Sample smoked lamb, laufabrauð, gravlax, reindeer paté, herring, Christmas drinks, and finish at the Little Christmas Store.

“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, visit a local grocery store to understand Icelandic food and produce, then sit down for several Icelandic dishes and complimentary craft beer at MicroBar Reykjavik. Groups are limited to 12 people.

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

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