15 Food & Drink Experiences in Iceland for a First Visit

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland - Harpa to Arnarhóll: a gentle start with city context

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

Taste Icelandic classics, street food, and local sweets while exploring Reykjavík landmarks on a relaxed three-hour small-group walk.

“Our first day in Reykjavík couldn’t have been better, thanks to Stevie. He led us through downtown with a perfect mix of fun storytelling and deep local knowledge. It never felt rushed; Stevie gave us plenty of time to savor every bite at each restaurant. The food was incredible, but the Plokkfiskur (cod and potato dish) and the local ice cream were absolute standouts. If you want to find the best hidden gems in the city while feeling like you're walking with a friend, ask for Stevie!”

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Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour – Icelandic Traditional Food

2.Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour – Icelandic Traditional Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,012 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Taste lamb soup, lobster, hot dogs, fermented shark, and Icelandic drinks while exploring Reykjavík with a small local group.

“This was fun. Our guide, Pauli, was informative and entertaining. We also followed his recommendation for a restaurant for dinner, and it was first class.”

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Reykjavik: Icelandic Food Tour

3.Icelandic Food Tour

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

Taste lamb soup, fermented shark, hot dogs, and more while exploring Reykjavik with a local guide on this lively three-hour food walk.

“Our guide, Anna, was so interesting to talk to and we enjoyed our time with her! Engaging with an Iceland native added so much to the experience! The food was a great sampler of traditional Iceland dishes and we saw the city center along the way.”

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Reykjavik: Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

4.Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

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

Tour Eimverk Distillery in Reykjavik, learn Icelandic spirit-making, and taste Flóki whisky, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín.

“It was fantastic! One of the best things we did on our trip to Reykjavik. Host was amazing and really knowledgeable”

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Reykjavik Food and Drink Adventure – Local Evening Experience

5.Reykjavik Food and Drink Adventure – Local Evening Experience

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

Explore Reykjavik through five local food and drink stops, historic streets, Icelandic tastes, live music, and a friendly small group.

“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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Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

6.Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour

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

Sample Icelandic craft beers at three Reykjavik bars, learn the story of the country's beer ban, and get useful local nightlife tips.

“The beer door was so fun! Matt was such a great guide, very funny and gave great recommendations in the area! Would recommend to anyone in visiting Reykjavik!”

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Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

7.Private Food Walking Tour in Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Taste Icelandic specialties, from shellfish soup to fermented shark, on a private three-hour walking tour through central Reykjavik.

“We good fun. Bjarni was informative and answered all the random questions the kids had. Lovely food and got to visit lots of places”

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Reykjavik: Evening Icelandic Food and Drink Tour

8.Evening Icelandic Food and Drink Tour

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

Taste Icelandic dishes, beer, and street food on a lively 3.5-hour Reykjavik walk with a local guide and five food stops.

“Our tour guide was AWESOME! I think her name was Emma?”

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Reykjavik: Beer and Booze Tour

9.Beer and Booze Tour

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

Taste 10 Icelandic craft beers across three Reykjavik bars while learning about Viking brewing, prohibition, and local drinking culture.

“Very small group and perfect. It was such a wonderful evening. Learned a lot about the Icelandic beer scene but a whole lot more. Really enjoyed our evening!”

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Reykjavík: 7-Course Teppanyaki Tasting Menu with Fire Show

10.7-Course Teppanyaki Tasting Menu with Fire Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 50 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $120

Review of Reykjavík’s 7-course teppanyaki dinner, with Icelandic lamb, langoustine, fire tricks, sake cocktail, price, tips, and practical details.

“This place was incredible!! Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing would highly recommend this to anyone looking to come to Iceland!!”

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Weekend Reykjavik Food Tour with a stop at the Reykjavik Flea Market

11.Weekend Reykjavik Food Tour with a stop at the Reykjavik Flea Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Taste Icelandic classics, explore Kolaportið Market, and learn Reykjavík’s food culture on this small-group three-hour tour.

“Ólafur was so informative and happily answered all our questions, even when we got him off track ;) He was so genuinely kind, didn't rush, was a wonderful story teller and super funny. We enjoyed learning so much about Iceland's food and history. All of the food was excellent and the flea market was incredible. We had a wonderful time!”

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Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour

12.Reykjavik Food Tour – Old Harbor Walking Tour

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

Taste modern Icelandic food on a small-group walk through Reykjavik’s Old Harbor, with six eateries, fishing history, and local culture.

“My wife and I loved this tour!!!!! It was so fun to learn about modern Icelandic food and culture. We got to eat like a real local. The tour was less about historical Icelandic foods like fermented shark and more about evolution of Icelandic food aRead more”

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Beer Spa Experience

13.Beer Spa Experience

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

Soak in beer, hops, water, and yeast near Akureyri, then relax with countryside views, towels, robes, and unlimited beer.

“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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The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

14.The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

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

Taste smoked lamb, laufabrauð, reindeer pâté, and Christmas drinks while hearing Icelandic legends on a three-hour Reykjavik walk.

“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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