15 Food Experiences in Iceland Worth Booking

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.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Harpa and walk through downtown Reykjavik, stopping at five eateries for 6 to 8 Icelandic tastings. Expect lamb, seafood, desserts, drinks, and possibly fermented shark, with guides such as Thor, Bonnie, Stevie, and Mimir adding local stories and humor.

“What a lovely tour!!!! I was stiffed by the end lf it. The dishes were delicious!!! Dave was a very friendly well Educated man!!! If you needed to know anything he would tell you :)”

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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 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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4.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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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.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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7.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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8.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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9.Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour

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

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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10.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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11.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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12.3-Hour Shared Christmas Food Tour with Guide in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Páll or Helgi, sampling Christmas foods, pastries, drinks, and seasonal treats. You’ll visit the Little Christmas Shop, write to Santa, hear stories of the Yule Lads and Cat, and finish at Ingólfstorg’s December rink and stalls.

“Absolutely great time! Our tour guide was fantastic, telling us different stories of the Yule Lads and Cat. Sampling the different Icelandic foods was a blast. This is a great tour to do around Christmas”

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13.City Walk with Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide in Akureyri, touring the center, tasting regional food at two restaurants, and walking beside Eyjafjörður. Guides such as Matti, Kari, Arthur, and Hilmar have led the experience. Pickup is available at the cruise port or tourist office.

“Hilvarenbeek was een goede gids en verteller. Heel aangenaam”

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14.Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Palli, tasting smoked lamb, laufabrauð, reindeer paté, gravlax, herring, and Christmas drinks. See holiday lights, visit the Little Christmas Store, and receive a locally inspired gift. Tell the operator about dietary needs when booking.

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15.Reykjavik Food Tour and City Walk – PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $325

Walk central Reykjavík with your private party and an English-speaking guide such as Helga Bára. See Hallgrímskirkja, Alþingi, City Hall, and Austurvöllur while tasting lamb, salmon, herring, haddock, Icelandic pastries, coffee, ice cream, and the city’s famous hot dog.

“Helga did a great job narrating and leading the private tour. In addition to walking throughout the center of Reykjavík, we stopped in four different eating establishments for a taste of the area. Icelandic food was front and center at each stop. Nobody goes away hungry. All together we walked maybe 1.5 miles. This is a very easy tour so long as you have normal mobility.”

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