Reykjavik Food Lovers – Private Tour
3 Hours · Easy · From ISK 47.290 per person
About This Tour
Taste your way through Iceland’s capital on this Private Reykjavík Food Tour, combining traditional Icelandic cuisine, local history and a relaxed walk through Reykjavík’s old city centre.
During this approximately 3-hour private experience, your local guide takes you to carefully selected food stops where you can sample at least 10 Icelandic foods. Discover traditional dishes alongside modern favourites while learning how Iceland’s food culture has developed from the Viking Age to today.
All food tastings are included, so come hungry!
Taste Traditional Icelandic Food
Discover some of the flavours that have shaped Icelandic cuisine for generations.
Depending on the stops and availability, tastings may include favourites such as Icelandic lamb soup, the famous lamb hot dog, Skyr and Icelandic lobster soup.
Feeling adventurous? You may even get the opportunity to taste fermented shark, one of Iceland’s most famous traditional foods.
Your guide will explain the stories behind the dishes and introduce you to the ingredients and traditions that make Icelandic cuisine unique.
Discover Iceland Through Its Food
Food offers a fascinating window into Iceland’s history.
Learn what the Vikings ate and how generations of Icelanders used traditional cooking and preservation techniques to survive long, harsh winters.
You’ll also discover how Icelandic cuisine has evolved, with modern chefs finding new ways to use local ingredients while keeping connections to the country’s culinary traditions.
A Private Reykjavík Food Experience
Because this is a private food tour, you can enjoy the experience with your own group and have plenty of opportunities to talk with your local guide.
Tours can generally start between 11:00 and 19:00, subject to guide availability.
Weekend tours are especially recommended, as the route may include a visit to Reykjavík Flea Market, which is open on Saturdays and Sundays and features a local food market.
Dietary restrictions and allergies can often be accommodated when arranged in advance. However, traditional Icelandic cuisine relies heavily on meat, fish and dairy, so please provide any dietary requirements when booking.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a private food tour through Reykjavík
- Taste at least 10 traditional Icelandic foods
- Try local favourites such as lamb soup, Icelandic hot dog and Skyr
- Learn about Icelandic food traditions from the Viking Age to today
- Discover Reykjavík’s old city centre with an expert local guide
- Get personal recommendations for food, drinks and places to visit
What’s Included
- Approximately 3-hour private food walking tour
- Experienced local guide
- At least 10 Icelandic food tastings
- All food included in the tour price
- Local food stories and cultural insights
- Reykjavík restaurant and food recommendations
Quick Facts
Availability: All Year
Duration: 3 Hours
Difficulty: Easy
Pickup: No
Minimum Age: None
Price: From ISK 47.290 per person
Detailed Itinerary
Your Private Reykjavík Food Tour begins in the heart of the old city centre. Meet your local guide outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square. Please arrive approximately 5 minutes before your scheduled starting time — and most importantly, come hungry! Start exploring Reykjavík while sampling some of Iceland’s best-known traditional flavours. Throughout the tour, you’ll taste at least 10 different Icelandic foods, with all tastings included in the experience. As you walk between food stops, your guide shares the fascinating history behind Icelandic cuisine. Learn what the Vikings ate, how Icelanders preserved food through harsh winters and how traditional cooking methods helped shape the country’s food culture. Depending on availability and the stops visited, tastings may include Icelandic lamb soup, lamb hot dog, Skyr and lobster soup. Those feeling adventurous may also have the opportunity to try the famous fermented shark. Between tastings, enjoy an easy walk of approximately 2.5 km through Reykjavík’s historic centre. Your guide will share local stories and recommendations for restaurants, drinks and other places worth discovering during the rest of your stay. If your tour takes place during the weekend, the route may include Reykjavík Flea Market, where you can explore its lively food market. The flea market is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 17:00. After approximately 3 hours, you’ll finish with a full stomach and a much better understanding of Iceland’s food, history and culture. 🍲🌭
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- This is a private food walking tour
- The walking distance is approximately 2.5 km
- Please arrive approximately 5 minutes before your scheduled start
- Standard meeting point is outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square
- Please advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies when booking
- Dietary requirements can often be accommodated, but traditional Icelandic cuisine contains a lot of meat, fish and dairy
- Weekend tours may include Reykjavík Flea Market when it is open
- Please dress according to the Icelandic weather
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm layers
- Waterproof outerwear when needed
- A good appetite — come hungry!
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before the tour
Frequently Asked Questions
How many foods will I taste on the tour?
You’ll taste at least 10 Icelandic foods during the Private Reykjavík Food Tour, with all tastings included.
What kind of Icelandic food will I try?
Depending on availability, tastings may include Icelandic lamb soup, lamb hot dog, Skyr, lobster soup and even fermented shark for those who want to try it.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Often, yes. Please provide any allergies or dietary requirements when booking. Keep in mind that traditional Icelandic cuisine commonly includes meat, fish and dairy.
How much walking is involved?
The tour includes approximately 2.5 km of easy walking through Reykjavík’s old city centre over around 3 hours.