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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Ages 0-120, max of 14 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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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
- 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
- Start:
- Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, 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 backpack! We look forward to seeing you there!
End:- Option 1Lokastígur 28a, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandWe part right next to the famous Hallgrímskirkja church, at the end of the "old town". This is true for almost every scheduled tour we offer.
- Option 2Austurstræti 20, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandIn some cases the tour will end here (specifically if you have a booking at 15:30 or 16:30)!
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- 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
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- Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, 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 backpack! We look forward to seeing you there!
- Pass byHarpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference CentreArnarholl StatueLaugavegurHallgrimskirkjaThe Reykjavik Food Walk
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- Coastal2988400 contributionsYum!Thor did a great job. It was our first group tour in Iceland, and I enjoyed all of the food and his friendly and informative leadership of the group!Written October 6, 2024
- Nonwife0 contributionsDo it - you know you want to and you’ll have a great time!Amazing tour! Thor was very knowledgeable and really on top of his game with the information, trivia and tidbits about both Reykjavik and Iceland. We have good weather (I.e. no rain) and a good group. Particularly enjoyed the lamb soup and Viking beer - the hakarl not so much. 10/10 would do this tour again!!!Written October 3, 2024
- K492JKchristophers0 contributionsAmazing Time!Our guide Thor was awesome! He really engaged with the group and helped us feel welcomed in Iceland. Our tour of several restaurants in the city center area was a well needed glimpse at what the city has to offer. The food was top tier and absolutely delicious. All in all this tour was WELL worth it's cost and Imy wife and I recommend it to any newcomers especially if you can get in on your first day in.Written October 2, 2024
- 575iainl0 contributionsA Must-Do while you visit ReykjavikAbsolutely fantastic. An brilliant mix of history and contemporary knowledge between each spot. Thor is a brilliant host and guide, very friendly and inviting. Great chat, and depth of knowledge on Icelandic food. From breakfast pancakes, to modern twists on classic Icelandic ingredients. If you haven't booked the tour yet, you should. Don't miss out!Written October 2, 2024
- F5930AXclaudiac0 contributionsFamily Trip around IcelandWe were travelling around Iceland with my husband and 7 year old daughter and we decided to try this food tour. It was really nice, our guide Alexandra was awesome, she was super friendly and knew a lot, she cared that we were all ok and attended to everyone's likes on food. We had a great time, learned a lot and tried delicious traditional food and drinks.Written September 30, 2024
- Camper322658591000 contributionsGreat Time in ReykjavikThis was an excellent way to spend an evening in Reykjavík! The tour guide, Heidi, was excellent and a lot of fun to spend time with. We got very lucky and had a great group of people that joined us on the tour. Altogether, it was good food, good drinks, and great company. Highly recommend!Written September 28, 2024
- Christine H0 contributionsFun introduction to Icelandic food and drink customsWe took this tour last night and are pleased to say that it met expectations and then some! Jenny was our host and we loved her enthusiasm, friendliness and local knowledge. Our group of fellow travellers from different parts of the world were fun to be with - that added to the experience, and Jenny’s skill in joining us as a group was evident. We loved the venues chosen for us and ate and drank very well. Highly recommended.Written September 27, 2024
- jamisonn7850 contributionsGreat time in ReykjavikHad an amazing time and learned a lot from Thor. All the food was wonderful. And it was an nice easy walk. I would definitely do this again to try other places.Written September 24, 2024
- Flyer578549848380 contributionsThor is the god of food!I had such a great time on this food walk and Thor was an amazing guide! It was obvious that he is passionate about Icelandic cuisine as well as history and culture. We all learned so much from him on this tour! And the food, wow! I'm in love with Icelandic lamb and I can't wait to try more of the fresh seafood. Thank you Thor for such a wonderful experience! I'm probably going to say this wrong, but I'll try: Takk fyrrir mig!Written September 21, 2024
- stephaniesA3829IK0 contributionsSo much fun!Haddy was a terrific guide. I had a blast - learned a ton, laughed even more, and never felt left out while flying solo! Haddy, you're the best and I hope to bump into you again the next time we're in Reykjavik (pronounced the cute way)!Written September 21, 2024
- V8424THjeffp0 contributionsGreat experience!This was awesome tour! Our guide Tom was super knowledgeable about everything. He had answers to all sorts of questions and was honestly just a great guy to hang out and have a few beers with. I would highly recommend this tour- it is well worth it!Written September 19, 2024
- nickvH930JA0 contributions11 out 10, would recommend, would do again, would do with friends!What a stellar way to spend an evening in Reykjavík! Heidi, our guide, was an absolute GEM and made us feel so welcome. Quite honestly I am anxious when it comes to new things and people I don't know, but I cannot tell you the last time I had this much fun - and with strangers to boot! The food? Unbelievably good. We made more stops than I would have expected and the portions were actually quite large! The drinks? On point. I suppose it must be the pure, Icelandic water that makes everything taste just a littttle bit better. The fermented shark? Can you even tell people you went to Iceland if you don't try it at least once? Every place we stopped at offered something different and unique (and delicious!). We had so much fun with the new friends we met that we kept the party going after the official stops were over. Heidi was even kind enough to humor me and made a very noble attempt to teach me some Icelandic haha. I promise, I will learn more before the next time we visit! Why are you still reading this review? Book the Food and Drink Adventure! The only regret you could possibly have is passing this opportunity by and missing out on a phenomenal experience. Takk fyrir, Heidi! You really made our trip memorable!Written September 10, 2024
- rallydoc0 contributionsAmazing night outAmazing night out.... our hostess Heidi (not her real unpronounceable Icelandic name) set the scene from the jump and the night got better and better. Great mix of people... honeymooners, mum and daughter, young straight and young gay couple and a middle aged (young at heart couple (us). great selection of food and drinks at well selected venues. When done we all kicked on as a group for an unforgettable night. Thanks Heidi and the rest of the crewWritten September 9, 2024
- 822brianaf0 contributionsGreat experience with food and the peopleWe searched through a couple of different tours and decided on wake up Reykjavik- we have NO regrets! It was a great selection of food and drinks. You get a wonderful variety of classic Icelandic dishes plus some modern twists and one beer or wine at 4 stops. We even got to try some fermented shark! Our tour guide Álfheiður or “Heidi” was amazing. She knew so much about Icelandic history and answered all questions. We had so much fun that after the tour, our tour group went and spent a few more hours at another bar! Highly recommend for some great food and a chance to meet people from all over the world.Written September 9, 2024
- KimberlyStrikerHall0 contributionsSuper fun evening!What a nice intro to Reykjavik and the food of the culture, great experience and Alexandra was an AAZING host — highly recommend, enjoyed every minute with this fun group!Written August 30, 2024
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Milano19
Orange, CA6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I had booked this tour on a whim 2 hours before the meeting time as my group headed out to ice climbing & I had a whole day to myself. I researched a little bit & realized that this tour was going to hit all the food places I had wanted to try, so it would be easier to just do this with a guide, instead of me trying to navigate a new city on my own.
Our guide Eyglo was simply wonderful. She was very kind and patient, waited an extra 10 minutes for the late comers before we started the tour, as well as wanting to make sure we enjoy the experience as not to rush us along even though we started running about 30 minutes behind at our 2nd to last stop. Eyglo made everyone feel at ease & made the entire tour feel like you are simply grabbing some really good food with a friend that you haven't had a chance to catch up with in awhile.
Food tour is a great way to get to know a city, & I would highly recommend this one.
Our guide Eyglo was simply wonderful. She was very kind and patient, waited an extra 10 minutes for the late comers before we started the tour, as well as wanting to make sure we enjoy the experience as not to rush us along even though we started running about 30 minutes behind at our 2nd to last stop. Eyglo made everyone feel at ease & made the entire tour feel like you are simply grabbing some really good food with a friend that you haven't had a chance to catch up with in awhile.
Food tour is a great way to get to know a city, & I would highly recommend this one.
Written January 6, 2020
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Karen K
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Mar 2020
I cannot say enough good things about this tour. I will start with how incredible and responsive the staff is about any questions or concerns you may have. We had 1 afternoon available in order to do the tour on our visit. Unfortunately the only slot open started at 12:30 and their 1:30 slot was not open for that day. Since we had already booked a lava tube tour for that morning we were afraid we may not make it back in time. Therefore, I emailed and asked their advice if they felt we would be able to make it. Their response time was incredible and just so we wouldn't stress, they were able to open the 1:30 time slot to fit us in. Already a great feeling and haven't even started the tour.
The tour itself is Amazing! The food is delicious and believe me you will not leave hungry - these are good size portions with a very relaxed atmosphere. Our guide, Gudny was extremely knowledgeable, personable and would answer any question whether food related or not.
What makes this tour stand out even more is the fact that while you are walking around from restaurant to restaurant you get a mini tour of the city. I learned so many fun facts about Reykjavik - it really is 2 tours in one. For those who are wondering the walking was not difficult and not once do you feel rushed. Please book this tour, you will not regret it, and ask for Gudny.
The tour itself is Amazing! The food is delicious and believe me you will not leave hungry - these are good size portions with a very relaxed atmosphere. Our guide, Gudny was extremely knowledgeable, personable and would answer any question whether food related or not.
What makes this tour stand out even more is the fact that while you are walking around from restaurant to restaurant you get a mini tour of the city. I learned so many fun facts about Reykjavik - it really is 2 tours in one. For those who are wondering the walking was not difficult and not once do you feel rushed. Please book this tour, you will not regret it, and ask for Gudny.
Written March 9, 2020
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Jenni L
Young, Australia1 contribution
Went on the Food Walk tour on the 2nd of March with our guide Eyglo
She is an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge of all things Icelandic and a wonderful personality.
Loved all the food but didn’t try the shark due to the smell and the reactions of other people on the tour.
Loved all the other food especially the Artic Char with honey and Almonds at Messin and the Dessert at Apotec
I would highly recommend the Reykjavik Food Walk tour with Eyglo as your guide,it was so much fun with delicious food and the walking was a wonderful way to introduce you to the city of Reykjavik
She is an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge of all things Icelandic and a wonderful personality.
Loved all the food but didn’t try the shark due to the smell and the reactions of other people on the tour.
Loved all the other food especially the Artic Char with honey and Almonds at Messin and the Dessert at Apotec
I would highly recommend the Reykjavik Food Walk tour with Eyglo as your guide,it was so much fun with delicious food and the walking was a wonderful way to introduce you to the city of Reykjavik
Written March 4, 2020
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DeMar N
Raleigh, NC27 contributions
My partner and I took our first food tour in 2016 and were eager to return as Iceland began to reopened. I’m happy to report that the experience was and is as enjoyable and flavorful as ever. We were Dave’s first solo tour and he did an exceptional job. With a mish mash of Americans from various places and stages of life, he was able to connect with everyone and facilitate an engaging experience. The evening tour we took was a bit different than our initial afternoon based experience, but still thoroughly entertaining. It definitely centers on icelandic cuisine so expect fish and lamb aplenty! Some of the restaurants were new but others were a welcome return, so all in all a good mix. Dan also went above and beyond for us behind the Scenes by making restaurant recommendations and booking a special birthday reservation for us!
Egill remains a 🤴🏻! Whether this is your first or tenth visit to Reykjavík, this is the food tour you should do.
Egill remains a 🤴🏻! Whether this is your first or tenth visit to Reykjavík, this is the food tour you should do.
Written June 24, 2021
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Jennifer W
7 contributions
Feb 2020
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Reykjavik, it was a great way to try a variety of the local cuisine. You better go hungry though as you get generous portions at each of the 5 different stops. Maggie did an awesome job and we appreciated the recap of the restaurants and other helpful information she provided.
Written February 21, 2020
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Rachel
Washington DC, DC3 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
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mce321
Mokena, IL39 contributions
Wonderful first day experience with our amazing guide EYGLO! I would highly recommend this tour as a way to explore the city and taste the foods. Our tour guide was amazing with explaining things and showing us around at a great pace. She made the tour SO excellent! We are thrilled we did this! Even our tweens enjoyed it!
Written March 16, 2020
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Stan W
18 contributions
Jan 2020
Food! Is there a better way to explore and get to know a new place, a new culture, a new country?
The Reykjavik Food Walk is a perfect way to spend a few hours exploring the city and sampling the cuisine. Three-hours may seem like a lot, but the time flew by.
Our guide for the day was Karen, who was so friendly, open and funny. She was an excellent guide. We stopped off at five locations.
Our group sampled a variety of things, including the (in)famous fermented shark and the cod jerky. Both were quirky and something that tourists just need to sample.
However, the best dishes (for me) were the classic and rustic plokkfiskur (fish mash), rye bread ice-cream and a local beer.
My husband and I loved the plokkfiskur so much, we went back and had it a second time during our trip.
Many thanks to Karen and the Reykjavik Food Walk for a great time.
The Reykjavik Food Walk is a perfect way to spend a few hours exploring the city and sampling the cuisine. Three-hours may seem like a lot, but the time flew by.
Our guide for the day was Karen, who was so friendly, open and funny. She was an excellent guide. We stopped off at five locations.
Our group sampled a variety of things, including the (in)famous fermented shark and the cod jerky. Both were quirky and something that tourists just need to sample.
However, the best dishes (for me) were the classic and rustic plokkfiskur (fish mash), rye bread ice-cream and a local beer.
My husband and I loved the plokkfiskur so much, we went back and had it a second time during our trip.
Many thanks to Karen and the Reykjavik Food Walk for a great time.
Written February 4, 2020
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Dave M
7 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We took the tour today and I have to say it was the most wonderful and delightful experience, and certainly enhanced our visit to this amazing country. The eateries we visited were very well chosen and I believe reflected exactly what the tour promotes. However, it has to be said that a tour of any kind can be significantly effected by the guide, and today we were fortunate to have Tinna. She provide so much information on the history and culture of Iceland and it's food that we definately understood about the meals and ingredients, not just the flavours, which were by the way superb. This included some personal family stories to explain key elements that we may not otherwise have understood as fully. We learnt so much and enjoyed the variety of food and the culture over hundreds of years and were all the richer for it. Nothing was too much trouble as we made our way through each course and specific dietery needs and requests were met with ease and care. Iceland is known for its fire and ice, but today took us beyond that in a way I was not expecting. I will go back to England in a few days time very much more informed about a wonderful country and it's people with a passion and desire to return and experience it all again.
Written February 28, 2020
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Noreen T
Portrush, United Kingdom3 contributions
Feb 2020
We joined the Food Walk on our first day in Reykjavík and it proved an ideal intro to the city and to some of the variety of food which it offers. Liked the fish and the hotdog and the ice cream but everything we were offered was worth sampling. Eyglo, our guide, also found time to tell us some interesting facts about life in Iceland and we learned a little about which restaurants we might subsequently wish to visit. It was fun to meet others visiting Reykjavík too and hear their experiences, Highly recommended!
Written February 1, 2020
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St33lers
Angier, North Carolina
I cannot eat seafood. Will there be other options at every stop to avoid seafood or is most of the food seafood?
Written March 11, 2024
A lot of the stuff we had wasn't seafood but we had people who had food allergies and they made the guides aware. The guides catered to their allergy needs and they had separate foods at certain locations to meet their restrictions.
Written March 11, 2024
Are there gluten free options at the places you eat at on the tour? My friend has celiac. I don’t want to sign us up for this if she can’t enjoy the food as well :)
Written February 21, 2023
Yes! My girlfriend is gluten intolerant and they made sure to have alternatives available and to inform her what was safe and what wasn't. Make sure you tell them when you book though. She also confirmed with the guide when we checked in.
Written February 22, 2023
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.
Written November 12, 2022
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!!!
Written November 12, 2022
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!
Written August 3, 2022
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!!
Written August 5, 2022
Will this trip be able to replace the dinner in Reykjavik (are there only small tastings, or will we be full)?
Written April 22, 2022
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?
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Alice
Written March 16, 2022
We did the tour at 5pm, we thought it a good time, finished about 8pm.
Written March 17, 2022
We are coming next week, and just today lots of flights were cancelled. What if our flight is cancelled?
Written February 22, 2022
Possibly, they are skipping the walk to another day,
be wise: inform the organization, when you are reserving.
Written August 1, 2022
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