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If you do a food tour in Reykjavik, don't you want to try out the truly authentic food from Iceland?
With our selection of local foodie treats you can check off a lot of things on your Icelandic food bucket list and you sure won't be disappointed with the quality of the restaurants we handpicked. The only "bad" thing on this tour is the fermented shark but hey, its an adventure and what does not kill you makes you stronger and cooler back home.
One of the best things about doing a food tour is getting a sense of the history of the country while eating something delicious & interesting. All of our guides are experts and graduates from the tour guide school of Iceland but more importantly, they know how to entertain and educate at the same time.
Our stops are handpicked and offer traditional Icelandic food and ending at our last stop you are served a drink of choice!
Make sure you arrive hungry!
We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions & allergies
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait. Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back
Itinerary
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1Ingólfstorg
We meet up at Ingolfur Square to start our foodie adventure. Please be at the square 5 minutes before the start of your tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Seabaron
We start off down by the old Reykjavik harbor with a great appetizer: An Icelandic shellfish soup. You really should try out Icelandic seafood while in Iceland.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kolaportið Market
If you are so lucky to be walking with us during the day at weekends we add a fun stroll through the authentic small food market inside the Reykjavik Flea Market. There we discover all kinds of very traditional Icelandic Foods together. Keep in mind the Reykjavik Flea Market is only open Saturday's and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
No Reykjavik Food Tour is complete without the Icelandic Lamb hot dog. But you must go to this food stall as it's the original one from 1937.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Icelandic Street Food
The Icelandic lamb soup is like Iceland in a bowl. Here we get the chance to sample this delicacy along with more traditional foods.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Taste Of Iceland
We stop at a local delicacy store and check out some unique Icelandic foods, snacks, and candy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Dass Reykjavik
We end up at the unique Restaurant Dass by Hallgrimskirkja church. There we have the opportunity to try several Icelandic delicacies and last but not least the unique Fermented shark (Hakarl). We also celebrate our food journey together with a non-alcoholic or alcoholic drink Icelandic drink of your choosing. We recommend a special beer or maybe Black Death the one and only Icelandic snaps.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Please be at Ingolfur Square 5 minutes before the starting time
- We do try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions & allergies
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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