The 15 Best Food Tours in Reykjavik

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 and up to 13 others. Visit four to six eateries for eight or more tastings, from lamb and fish to fermented shark and rye bread ice cream, while hearing local stories and seeing Hallgrimskirkja.

“Lovely experience - a great diversity of restaurants that were thoroughly enjoyable and our guide, Mímir was exceptionally kind, knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. Highly recommended.”

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2.Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172

You’ll leave Reykjavik in a minibus with no more than 19 people, following the aurora forecast to darker skies. Guides such as Baldvin, Michaela, Devin, and Simon combine folklore, science, photography, hot chocolate, Icelandic pastries, and repeated location changes. A failed outing can be rebooked free, subject to availability.

“We were told the trip was on despite fog and thick cloud cover all day. Which was a mistake - they should have just cancelled it. We ended up driving around for hours and to many different spots to get only a small glimpse of some lights briefly for 5 mins - which was only seen on the slow exposure camera and not by the naked eye. Most times we stopped and could only see a few stars and then had to get back on the bus. Michaela was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, very enthusiastic and attentive - but she could not work miracles! Enjoyed the hot chocolate…”

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3.Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,782 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Ride from Reykjavik into darker countryside with BusTravel Iceland guides such as Darren, Simon, Eva, or Barbara. The four-hour outing may visit Thingvellir and other weather-based stops, with hot chocolate, Icelandic folklore, WiFi, and one free return tour if the aurora stays hidden.

“Our driver was awesome. He found us amazing northern light and the hot chocolate was a bonus. He took us to 3 different locations. We had chosen a hotel pick up and drop off and it went seamlessly.”

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4.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with 6 Tastings

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

Walk central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide and stop at five eateries for 6 to 8 tastings. Expect Icelandic lamb, seafood, a hot dog, sweets, drinks, and possibly fermented shark, plus stories about local food and city life from guides such as Thor, Ben, Bonnie, and Mírmir.

“The food selections were wonderful! My favorite was the first appetizer course and the seafood spot. Best food ever!! We also stopped at the hot dog place but I would have preferred getting something else at a different stop instead of a hot dog. The guide polled people and the people in my group wanted to stop there but I think another option would have been better. Most of the places were featured as an advertisement on the plane, Icelandair, and it was true, the very best food in Iceland. taste for yourself!”

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5.Northern Lights Adventure Tour with Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 452 reviews · from $67

Leave Reykjavik’s city lights behind and search for the Aurora Borealis with an English-speaking guide. Rachel and driver Clermont have helped guests find faint and brilliant displays, explain the science, suggest camera settings, and serve hot chocolate during the wait.

“We had the best night seeing the northern lights like a light show. I also suggest if they have better parking where the other cars coming in the road impeding the brightness to see the northern lights. Also a better hot chocolate brand and snacks.”

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6.Icelandic Food Tour

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

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide and taste at least ten Icelandic foods, from lamb soup and fish to hot dogs, licorice, fermented shark, and a final drink. Guides such as Stefan, Paul, Einar, Magnus, and Anna add local stories, humor, and practical restaurant tips.

“Magnus was fabulous! He was really informative and a lot of fun. The food was great. We had four tops and were more than full when it was all over! Definitely recommend!”

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7.Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 352 reviews · 1h 15m · from $48Best value

Spend 75 minutes at Reykjavik’s Eimverk Distillery with an English or Icelandic-speaking guide. You’ll follow the path from Icelandic barley to finished spirits, then taste Flóki whisky, Vor gin, Víti Brennivín, and often more of the house range.

“Brilliant tour, learnt so much about whiskey and tasted a lot of the whiskeys on offer at the distillery. Eimverk is the only whiskey distillery in Iceland and they use all ingredients that can be grown in Iceland. The distillery also make gin and vodka as well as whiskey if it isn't your bag.”

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8.Northern Lights 4×4 Tour with Pastries and Cocoa from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Leave Reykjavik by 4x4 minibus with a small group of up to 16, searching for clear skies and aurora activity. Guides such as Laura, Lorenzo, Piotr, Edgar, and Sergio have helped guests find the lights, explain the science and legends, and take photos. Cocoa, pastries, Wi-Fi, and hand warmers are included.

“We did see the Northern Lights, which was the highlight, and the coffee and doughnuts were a nice touch. However, pickup was an hour late and the tour overall felt very flat. Our guide, Margot (sp), was kind but lacked energy and enthusiasm. She didn’t share any folklore and only gave a brief explanation of the science behind the lights. Hand warmers weren’t offered (we found them ourselves on the bus), and both drives were almost completely silent, which made a late-night tour harder to stay engaged in. At the first stop, when clouds blocked the view, she asked us if we wanted to give up or try other locations…”

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9.Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $141

From Reykjavik’s Old Harbor, you’ll fish Faxaflói Bay for cod, haddock, pollock, rockfish, and halibut with an English-speaking crew. Guides such as Oddgeir, Stefan, and Asgeir help beginners quickly, and your catch can be grilled onboard with potatoes.

“We had so much fun! Highly recommend and would do it again!”

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10.Reykjavik Food and Drink Adventure – Local Evening Experience

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

Walk Reykjavik with a small group of up to 14, stopping at five local eateries for Icelandic food, beer, wine, and other drinks. Guides such as Stevie, Helga, Jenny, Burger, and Minty mix local stories with stops near Rainbow Street, Arnarhóll, and Hallgrímskirkja. Everything served is included.

“Hands down one of the best food/drink tours we've had. Quality of food, variety, and pacing/sequencing of the stops was perfect. What really made it a stand-out experience was our guide, Stevie. I've never done a food tour where our guide was as knowledgeable as he was on Icelandic history. We went to two museums earlier that day, and learned more from Stevie about Iceland than from both of them combined, in a more engaging way. If you're looking for an activity in Reykjavik to maximize bang for your buck in terms of food, drink, and history, then you won't go wrong with this tour. I will be recommending it…”

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11.Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Free Photos & Hot Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Leave Reykjavík by small minibus with an English-speaking guide who tracks cloud cover and drives beyond the city lights. The route changes each night. You’ll get hot chocolate, an Hraun chocolate bar, WiFi, and digital photos of you beneath the aurora, if the sky cooperates.

“It was helpful to have a guide because the lights looked more pale/white than expected and we would have missed them on our own. Juliana was nice and took good photos of our group. It was nice being on a mini bus because there were fewer people to randomly walk in front of our tripod during long exposure photos. She had a good trick for taking photos where it’s a 3-4 second exposure photo on one phone and just briefly flash a light on people with another phone for a split second so in the photos the people appear instead of a silhouette. I will say, the lights themselves were…”

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12.Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Start near Ingólfur Square at 6 pm and walk with a small group to Skúli Craft Bar, Session Craft Bar, and Ölstofа Kormáks og Skjaldar. Expect several Icelandic beers or snaps, stories about the country’s 74-year beer ban, and practical Reykjavik tips from guides such as Bo, Óli, Stefán, and Chris.

“We had a really great time going to all of the various bars and learning about the Craft Beer Scene in Reykajavik. Our tour guide Olaf was very knowledgable.”

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13.The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Palli, Paul, Pauly, or Einar, stopping for smoked lamb, laufabrauð, gravlax, reindeer paté, Christmas drinks, and Icelandic holiday stories. The tour ends with the Little Christmas Store and a local gift.

“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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14.3-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, appetizers, sweets, and holiday snacks. You will visit the Little Christmas Shop, write to Santa, hear Yule Lad stories, and finish near Ingólfstorg’s seasonal ice 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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15.Authentic Reykjavik Food Tour with Flea Market Delights

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Hlöllabátar at Ingólfstorg Square for a three-hour walking tour with five food stops, Icelandic specialties, drinks, and a weekend visit to Reykjavik Flea Market. Guides are Icelandic tour-school graduates, and dietary requests can be discussed ahead of time.

“Great and we learn a lot too The food was amazing including the shark I will highly recommend it”

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