Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland
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Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland
By Wake Up Reykjavik
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Explore Reykjavik’s abundance of food spots, and expand your knowledge of Icelandic cuisine on this exciting food walk. No need to worry about stopping to pay at each venue, as food tastings are included. Explore a variety of eateries, including restaurants and food trucks, passing by top landmarks such as Parliament House and Hallgrimskirkja along the way. Tastings may include Icelandic hot dogs, cheeses, homemade ice cream, and lots more.
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$119.00
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$119.00
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Ages 0-120, max of 14 per group
Duration: 3h
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Highlights
- Taste your way around top Reykjavik foodie spots
- Hassle-free tour with tastings included
- A small-group tour means better access to your guide for questions
- Discover authentic local cuisine, including lamb, cheese, and ice cream
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best
2022
- 3 hour walking tour with a local guide
- Visit 4-6 local establishments from food trucks to fine dining restaurants
- Taste 8+ amazing & authentic Icelandic cuisine
- Departure details
- Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Austurbakki 2, 101 ReykjavÃk, Iceland We'll meet by the main entrance of Harpa Concert Hall. The guide will either be waiting inside the lobby or just outside, wearing a blue ReykjavÃk Food Walk backpack! We look forward to seeing you there!
Return details- LokastÃgur 28a, 101 ReykjavÃk, Iceland We part right next to the famous HallgrÃmskirkja church, at the end of the "old town". This is true for almost every scheduled tour we offer.
- Austurstræti 20, 101 ReykjavÃk, Iceland In some cases the tour will end here (specifically if you have a booking at 15:30)!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 116425P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland is hosted by Wake Up Reykjavik. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Wake Up Reykjavik on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 116425P1
Itinerary
- You'll start atHarpa Concert Hall and Conference CentreAusturbakki 2, 101 ReykjavÃk, IcelandWe'll meet by the main entrance of Harpa Concert Hall. The guide will either be waiting inside the lobby or just outside, wearing a blue ReykjavÃk Food Walk backpack! We look forward to seeing you there!See address & details
- Pass byHarpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference CentreArnarholl StatueLaugavegurHallgrimskirkjaReykjavik City HallParliament House (Althingishus)The Reykjavik Food Walk
- You'll end atSee departure details
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xteeng
00A good night out
It was a great evening out with lots of variety . Noki was a good host and gave us lots of information about Icelan…
U2325QIshanem
00South Beach day tour
An Absolutely fantastic tour, with Arno as our guide, amazing experience of glacier hiking on solheimajokull glacie…
Colin G
00Excellent introduction to some of Reykjavik's restaurants
Good guide. Good company. Good food. Good drink. What more do I need to say? Our guide, Noki, was genial and info…
danielleeldridge
00Stevie was fantastic!
My wife and I just finished our first food tour and it was fantastic. Our tour guide, Stevie ottósson, was the best…
756caitlinv
00Highly recommend!
We did the food tour. Sindri was an awesome tour guide. He told stories, provided cultural information, and made it…
Lerianix
00A Must Do.
A must do while visiting Reykjavik, Iceland. This way you have a heads up on the best local restaurants and bars in…
mirelageorgiou
00Great way to try the local cuisine
My husband and I absolutely loved the food walk tour! The food we tried was amazing and our guide, Sindri, was bril…
Je689U
00100% recommend!
The food tour was brilliant! It was our first night in Iceland it was fab walking around the city trying all the bu…
Agingpersian
00Amazing time, fantastic guide (Tinna), delicious food!
What a wonderful time. We had reserved three spots for the walking food tour of ReykjavÃk. Unfortunately my sons …
danielcC8549BA
00Like having a local foodie friend.
Great way to explore the city, sample the cuisine, hear some history and fun facts, and get ideas of where and what…
Alandzebary
00Must do
It was a very fun/ creative way of exploring the city. I really liked our our tour guide he was very interactive wi…
O6569IHck
00A must have in your itinerary!
The tour with Heidi was the absolute best!! She was so sweet and knowledgeable, the experience was so personal, it …
Culture800038
00Great food and drink tour!
Really fun group and tour leader. Unlike other tours where you get a taste of beer... here you had a full cup or …
Camper05644516562
00Fantastic food and Guide
5 out 5 for a fantastic food tour experience!!! Lili made the tour - belly laughed with all the other tourists !! T…
meligrl27
00The BEST food and drink tour!
What an excellent way to see the city, taste some of the delicious food Reykjavik has to offer and try several of t…
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ClaudiaP
1 contribution
Nov 2022
My partner and I booked the Food Walk for our last night in Iceland and we are so glad we did! Best decision! We met Heidi (our tour guide) at the concert hall, very easy to locate the meeting point. She was wonderful, very chatty, happy to answer any questions we had about Reykjavik and had some brilliant jokes/one-liners.
We were in a group of 12, 6 Brits and 6 American, all very lovely people and it was easy to mingle with everyone.
A table was arranged for all of us at each restaurant, the food at each place came very quickly and the service was great. After about 20-30mins at each place we'd move on to the next. There was no rushing.
All of the food on offer went down a treat, a great variety of foods, portion sizing was decent, by the end as far as I'm aware we were all pretty stuffed! It is certainly worth the price - food generally in Iceland is crazy expensive (beware!)
We will be recommending the Reykjavik Food Walk to any friends and family that are going to Iceland.
We were in a group of 12, 6 Brits and 6 American, all very lovely people and it was easy to mingle with everyone.
A table was arranged for all of us at each restaurant, the food at each place came very quickly and the service was great. After about 20-30mins at each place we'd move on to the next. There was no rushing.
All of the food on offer went down a treat, a great variety of foods, portion sizing was decent, by the end as far as I'm aware we were all pretty stuffed! It is certainly worth the price - food generally in Iceland is crazy expensive (beware!)
We will be recommending the Reykjavik Food Walk to any friends and family that are going to Iceland.
Written November 28, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Liseylou82
South Perth, Australia206 contributions
Fantastic food tour with Stevie. Great variety of food from savoury to sweet Icelandic dishes. Great value for money, each dish was a good size and spread over a good timeframe so that we walked away feeling very content but not uncomfortable. Stevie was very knowledgeable, engaging and made the tour funny and interesting, stopping to tell anecdotes and bites of history along the way. Good size tour, great introduction to downtown Reykjavik, Icelandic food and culture. Highly recommend!
Written January 7, 2023
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Yabig M
Tampa, FL14 contributions
Sep 2022
This was a wonderful, well thought out food/walking tour. Our guide Ben was outstanding and made it quite fun and very educational. I would highly recommend not only booking this tour, but to book it at the beginning of your stay in Iceland. It introduces you to not only the interesting foods unique to Iceland, but our guide offered lots of historic knowledge, fun facts about Iceland culture and people as well as insider tips. Was great to get acquainted with the city this way and make note of the landmarks and their history as well. The food was very good, but make sure you come hungry. There is a lot of food and even if you think you'll only eat a little of each, you'll be tempted to just go ahead and finish each plate. A note - there was water provided at each location other than the hot dog stand and one sample beer was also included at one location. You also had the option of purchasing alcohol to pair with your food at each sit-down location if you desired. I went on this tour by myself since my husband is not a foodie, but it was nice to talk with our small group and compare travel notes. This tour is excellent for most people, although not fully wheelchair/scooter accessible if anyone is wondering. They may be able to make accommodations for a special tour however. Worth checking! As for price, I thought it was incredibly fair considering if I had to research, then visit all of the restaurants on my own for a full meal at each, it would have cost way more and I wouldn't have had the added experience of getting to see other people's experiences and the opportunity to ask questions and get the good insight into the city that Ben provided. It checks a lot of the boxes of "must try foods" while in Iceland as well. The weather in Iceland changes quickly so a few layers including a light rain shell and a small bag would be a good idea along with decent walking shoes, although the walk itself was well paced and not terribly taxing. Save room for dessert! The homemade rye bread ice cream was really something to write home about!
Written November 2, 2022
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Tara S
16 contributions
Nov 2022
We were on a mission to try all the big Icelandic foods and this tour helped. Tinna was an AMAZING guide - she was fun and bubbly, joking with us from the very beginning, keeping the entire group engaged, sharing knowledge about the food and city whenever she could. We had about 18 people in the group and she did a great job building camaraderie - we all had so much fun together!
We expected that we would try small samplers of food, but we received BIG portions at the 5 restaurants we went to. We were pleasantly surprised!
The fermented shark … what can we say. It was not our thing, but everyone in the group tried it and many chased it down with a shot of Brenevin.
The highlight … rye bread ice cream. Holy moly was that delicious!
Take this tour specifically (I looked at other group itineraries and this one is so much better) and ASK FOR TINNA!
We expected that we would try small samplers of food, but we received BIG portions at the 5 restaurants we went to. We were pleasantly surprised!
The fermented shark … what can we say. It was not our thing, but everyone in the group tried it and many chased it down with a shot of Brenevin.
The highlight … rye bread ice cream. Holy moly was that delicious!
Take this tour specifically (I looked at other group itineraries and this one is so much better) and ASK FOR TINNA!
Written November 19, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
SRamsay92
2 contributions
Sep 2022
We had a fantastic time on the tour. When you go somewhere new there can always be a bit of hesitation to try the local cuisine, so booked this tour.
Met our guide Oddur (Clutch) and instantly felt in good hands. He's was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable about the history of the city, the restaurants, the food and some Norse mythology for a little extra.
Tasted some amazing dishes in a variety of Icelandic restaurants. They were so good we even revisited a couple of the restaurants a few days later for a full meal. I definitely recommend doing this at the start of your travels find out what you like
Met our guide Oddur (Clutch) and instantly felt in good hands. He's was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable about the history of the city, the restaurants, the food and some Norse mythology for a little extra.
Tasted some amazing dishes in a variety of Icelandic restaurants. They were so good we even revisited a couple of the restaurants a few days later for a full meal. I definitely recommend doing this at the start of your travels find out what you like
Written October 10, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
McKenna M
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend! The meal was great - they offered a wide array of plates, cozy restaurant atmospheres, and overall very well planned out itinerary. While the food was not to be missed, the company was without a doubt the best part. Our guide, Mundi (Minty), took a group of hungry strangers and engaged us all with his stories, humor and charm.This made for one of the most pleasant and interesting meals which we would gladly relive if we could.
Thank you Minty for such a fun evening and for introducing us to Icelandic remolade which we will definitely be purchasing upon our return! :)
Thank you Minty for such a fun evening and for introducing us to Icelandic remolade which we will definitely be purchasing upon our return! :)
Written October 10, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
ramkat
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Highly recommended
I highly recommend Wake Up ReykjavÃk for two reasons. First, the food tour itself which was wonderful but more about that later.
The second, and more important reason, is the problems we faced with our flight being cancelled and their response in helping us reschedule the tour. It all looked bad to start with some miscommunication on both sides, going to their office address to find it didn’t exist and writing a disappointed review on Trip Advisor before writing off the tour and our money. However, at that point Wake Up ReykjavÃk contacted us by phone and e-mail keen to sort out what had happened and offer us a discount and a reschedule. We were thrilled with this outcome and appreciated their efforts. The true heart of a company is known only when things go wrong and Wake Up ReykjavÃk showed their tenacity to solve the problem and their generosity of spirit in offering a discount when the fault was not completely theirs.
And that food tour I promised to talk about? Wonderful. Our guide was Sindri, a young delightfully engaging and informative young man who ensued everyone was included in conversations and helped the group to relax and enjoy the experience. Our group dynamic was lovely as we got to know where everyone else was travelling and exchanged favourite places to visit as we enjoyed an interesting and varied mix of foods. Personal favorites for me included the lamb and arctic char at the first stop. The arctic char cooked differently at the second stop, the hot dog and rye bread ice cream. The surprise entree at the fourth stop was fun and character building. It was a delightful evening.
We found this tour on YouTube and that shows a true idea of what the tour entails which I’d advise a look at as well even if only to whet your appetite.
Well done Wake Up ReykjavÃk and thank you. You really epitomise the kindness and generosity of Icelanders that we’ve found throughout our stay.
I highly recommend Wake Up ReykjavÃk for two reasons. First, the food tour itself which was wonderful but more about that later.
The second, and more important reason, is the problems we faced with our flight being cancelled and their response in helping us reschedule the tour. It all looked bad to start with some miscommunication on both sides, going to their office address to find it didn’t exist and writing a disappointed review on Trip Advisor before writing off the tour and our money. However, at that point Wake Up ReykjavÃk contacted us by phone and e-mail keen to sort out what had happened and offer us a discount and a reschedule. We were thrilled with this outcome and appreciated their efforts. The true heart of a company is known only when things go wrong and Wake Up ReykjavÃk showed their tenacity to solve the problem and their generosity of spirit in offering a discount when the fault was not completely theirs.
And that food tour I promised to talk about? Wonderful. Our guide was Sindri, a young delightfully engaging and informative young man who ensued everyone was included in conversations and helped the group to relax and enjoy the experience. Our group dynamic was lovely as we got to know where everyone else was travelling and exchanged favourite places to visit as we enjoyed an interesting and varied mix of foods. Personal favorites for me included the lamb and arctic char at the first stop. The arctic char cooked differently at the second stop, the hot dog and rye bread ice cream. The surprise entree at the fourth stop was fun and character building. It was a delightful evening.
We found this tour on YouTube and that shows a true idea of what the tour entails which I’d advise a look at as well even if only to whet your appetite.
Well done Wake Up ReykjavÃk and thank you. You really epitomise the kindness and generosity of Icelanders that we’ve found throughout our stay.
Written January 10, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rachel
Washington DC, DC2 contributions
Oct 2021
We had an amazing food tour with Wake Up Reykjavik! The food selected for the visit was top notch and with Ben as our guide, we had an informative, entertaining and simply enjoyable tour of food and the city. I highly recommend the Reykjavik food Walk to get a sample of Icelandic cuisine (lamb, fish, and other treats - my favorite was the dessert at the very last stop) and tour some wonderful sights around the city- an easy way to kill two birds with one stone! If the price of the food tour is at all a deterrent, don’t let it be, you will get enough food to fill you up and I’m sure you would not be able to get this variety at this cost in any other way.
I like doing food tours as a way of getting acquainted with a city, and this is one of my absolute favorites after the many I have been on - we had a great guide and food!
I like doing food tours as a way of getting acquainted with a city, and this is one of my absolute favorites after the many I have been on - we had a great guide and food!
Written October 26, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JanieC1967
Hitchin, UK27 contributions
Jan 2023
We booked this tour on our first night to give us a real insight into life in Reykjavik- and were not disappointed.
Our guide Stevie met us on time at the Harpa centre, then spent the next 3 hours leading our group of about 16 around the streets of Reykjavik entertaining us with the history of Iceland, and the culture of the people. He had a great sense of humour and made it all very entertaining and friendly.
We visited 5 different places, trying different Icelandic specialities - it gave us a real taste of the local food and drink. It was also a great way to find your way around the city centre which put us in good stead the next day. Chatting to our fellow travellers was also useful, hearing their experiences.
We'd really recommend this food safari - we thought it good value.
Our guide Stevie met us on time at the Harpa centre, then spent the next 3 hours leading our group of about 16 around the streets of Reykjavik entertaining us with the history of Iceland, and the culture of the people. He had a great sense of humour and made it all very entertaining and friendly.
We visited 5 different places, trying different Icelandic specialities - it gave us a real taste of the local food and drink. It was also a great way to find your way around the city centre which put us in good stead the next day. Chatting to our fellow travellers was also useful, hearing their experiences.
We'd really recommend this food safari - we thought it good value.
Written January 18, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
CuriousWAnderlust
Seattle, WA1 contribution
My friend and I booked this fun tour at the last minute when our original plan to tour the south coast fell through due to bad weather. I was hesitant to book initially based on the cost, but I’m glad we went for it since the value of the experience was well worth it! Heidi, our guide, made us feel welcome from the start and gave us bits of history and stories along the way to 5 delicious spots. Each of the places had delicious food and the opportunity to try new things, and the quality was beyond what I had expected. The tour was a group of 10, which was a great size to engage with other tourists and also small enough to chat with our guide. What could have been a lost day with the last minute cancellation by the other tour, ended up being a great day in Reykjavik due to Heidi and this walking food tour!
Written November 23, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
We will be in Iceland mid December. The only time that works for us for this tour is at 5pm(1700) is this tour still fun even when it is dark out? I really want to do it but I don't want to waste an evening if it isn't worth it in the dark.
Diane C
3 contributions
The dark should not be an issue at all-the city will probably be even prettier with all the holiday lights in place. A fantastic tour!!!
Bea
London, UK7 contributions
Is there any food on this tour that’s suitable for vegans? I’m aware the Icelandic diet isn’t naturally vegan friendly but would be good to know!
Mara F
Groningen Province, The Netherlands5 contributions
The guide will ask for diet wishes at the start of the tour and will inform the restaurants. My mom is a vegetarian, and she had different meals. I think you should be fine!!
Ronny R
Melhus, Norway19 contributions
Will this trip be able to replace the dinner in Reykjavik (are there only small tastings, or will we be full)?
ShropshireAlice
Oswestry, UK132 contributions
I will be visiting next week and just wondering when the best time would be to take the tour? Over lunch or in the evening?
Many Thanks
Alice
7clairelou
Harrogate, UK3 contributions
We did the tour at 5pm, we thought it a good time, finished about 8pm.
Augeydoggy
Princeton, NJ109 contributions
We are coming next week, and just today lots of flights were cancelled. What if our flight is cancelled?
JosepZ
11 contributions
Possibly, they are skipping the walk to another day,
be wise: inform the organization, when you are reserving.
Tiffany A
Floral Park, NY46 contributions
I have a ladies trip in February 2022. There will be 12 of us. Two of us don't eat beef or pork. Can we be accommodated with alternatives food items? Thanks.
JosepZ
11 contributions
for sure you can always choose lamb or fish,
or simply to skip a stop.
Yet no need: even the hot dog is lamb !
Hi
Can you accommodate "no cow dairy", ie cow's milk, cream, butter, etc... or are there enough choices they can be avoided?
Thanks.
nancy
JosepZ
11 contributions
this is tough,
1. inform the organization before reserving
2. when doing the walk, stop by stop. ask the guide if the food is including milk derivatives
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