Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Christmas in Reykjavik tastes like a storybook. This 3-hour shared tour connects you with Icelandic holiday habits through food stops and short cultural moments, not a long bus ride. I like that it stays personal. With a maximum of 12 travelers and an expert local guide, the walk feels focused, and you’re not shouting over … Read more
A food tour with a grocery-store stop feels like cheating—in the best way. This small-group format makes Icelandic food less mysterious by showing you what’s actually on shelves in Reykjavik and how it turns into lunch. I especially like the grocery-store learning component and the private microbrewery tasting that follows right after. The only drawback … Read more
A Christmas food walk in Reykjavik is the best kind of warm. The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour mixes Icelandic holiday flavors with real storytelling from local guides, plus a practical stroll through the center when the streets are lit up for the season. What I really like is the range: you get both savory plates … Read more
Beer spa outside Akureyri sounds odd. In a good way. This beer bath experience in North Iceland turns sauna time into something totally different: you soak in a tub filled with beer, hops, water, and yeast, with a tap outside your tub so you can keep drinking while you relax. It’s set in the countryside, … Read more
Old Harbor has a way of feeding your brain. This Reykjavik Food Tour turns a short walk into a lived-in introduction to Icelandic food, with stops tied to the fishing story that shaped the city. You’ll move through the Old Harbor/Grandi area, pausing at major points of interest while local bites and drinks keep the … Read more
Food in Reykjavík starts fast. This 3-hour walk is built for your first day in town: you sample Icelandic classics like shellfish soup, then work your way through the Kolaportið flea market, and finish with a big bowl of meat soup downtown. Between bites, the guide adds the why behind the flavors—how Iceland’s history, weather, … Read more
Fire and food in one tight show. This Reykjavík meal is built around teppanyaki on an iron grill and an open-flame fire performance, with a 7-course tasting menu featuring fresh Icelandic ingredients. I especially like that the menu leans hard into local seafood and meats, so it feels like Iceland food using Japanese grill technique. … Read more
Beer and city history share the same sidewalk. This 2.5-hour beer walk takes you through three well-chosen Reykjavik bars, where you’ll taste 10 Icelandic craft beers (or 5 schnaps/spirits) and learn how the country’s drinking culture got to where it is today. I especially like that it’s not just drinking, it’s also getting your bearings … Read more
Reykjavik tastes better when someone else plans it. This evening food-and-drink tour takes you through central Reykjavik with a local guide, stopping at five places to sample Icelandic bites and drinks. You’ll also pick up the small stuff that’s hard to figure out on your own, like how local beer culture got so weird and … Read more
Reykjavik tastes better on foot. This private 3-hour food walking tour strings together the city’s key stops with real Icelandic bites, from a harbor shellfish soup to the infamous fermented shark (Hakarl) at the end. You get a local-feeling route that also teaches you why these foods show up where they do. What I really … Read more
Beer tastes better with stories. This Reykjavik Beer & Booze Tour is a short, social walk where you hit three bars and sample Icelandic craft beers (plus snaps if you prefer), while your guide shares how alcohol became part of everyday Icelandic life. The biggest catch is that it’s built around alcohol tastings. If you’d … Read more
Food tastes better with a story. This small-group Reykjavik evening walk mixes included bites and drinks with real local context as you pass Old Town landmarks like Arnarhóll and Rainbow Street. I especially love how the guide weaves Icelandic history into the route, not just the food. It’s priced higher than a casual snack stop, … Read more
A short visit with serious spirit. Eimverk Distillery in Reykjavik turns Icelandic ingredients into three star pours: Flóki whiskey, Vor premium gin, and Víti Brennivín. You get a guided look at how the drinks are made, then a tasting that walks you through what you’re actually smelling and drinking—plus plenty of time to ask questions. … Read more
Food in Iceland comes with a dare. This Reykjavik Icelandic Food Tour mixes restaurant tastings with short walks through old downtown so the flavors connect to the place. You’ll also hear stories from guides who know how to keep things fun, not just factual. I love the pacing: two longer tasting stretches plus a final … Read more
Reykjavik’s best bites come in a tight loop. In about three hours, you follow a guide through harborfront starters, flea-market finds, and the finale at Dass, where fermented shark is on the menu. It’s interesting because you’re not just eating. You’re getting the Iceland context that makes these foods make sense, even if you’ve never … Read more