Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
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
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
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
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
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
Hungry in Reykjavik pays off fast. This 3-hour walking food tour turns the capital’s everyday street life into a hands-on lesson, with five culinary stops and a guide in a blue Reykjavik Food Walk backpack. I especially like the built-in flow of tastes from starter to main to dessert, plus the way the menu mixes … Read more
Iceland tastes better on foot. This Reykjavik Food Walk turns a normal evening out into a smart mix of Icelandic bites and city storytelling, starting at the striking Harpa concert hall. I love that you’re not stuck in one restaurant: you hop between four to six local spots (from food trucks to nicer dining) and … Read more