Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour with Traditional Icelandic Food Tastings
by Your Friend In Reykjavik
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€252Overview
The Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour with Traditional Icelandic Food Tastings lasts about two and a half to three hours. Participants meet at Ingolfur Square five minutes before the scheduled start time. The tour begins near the old Reykjavik harbor with a tasting of Icelandic shellfish soup, highlighting local seafood. On weekends during the day, the tour includes a 30-minute walk through the Reykjavik Flea Market, open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm, where various traditional Icelandic foods are sampled. Next, the group visits the original Icelandic lamb hot dog stall established in 1937 for a tasting. The tour continues with a serving of Icelandic lamb soup and other traditional dishes. Afterwards, participants stop at a local delicacy store to try unique Icelandic snacks and candies. The final stop is Restaurant Dass near Hallgrimskirkja church, where several Icelandic specialties are served, including fermented shark (Hakarl). The tour concludes with a choice of an alcoholic or non-alcoholic Icelandic drink, such as a special beer or the Icelandic schnapps known as Black Death. Water is provided at every stop. A professional guide leads the group throughout, and dietary restrictions and allergies are accommodated when possible. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meet at Ingolfur Square
The tour starts at Ingolfur Square where participants should arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
5 min
Old Reykjavik Harbor Shellfish Soup
The first tasting is an Icelandic shellfish soup served near the old Reykjavik harbor, showcasing local seafood.
25 min
Reykjavik Flea Market Food Walk
On weekends between 11 am and 5 pm, the tour includes a 30-minute walk through the Reykjavik Flea Market, exploring various traditional Icelandic foods.
30 min
Original Icelandic Lamb Hot Dog Stall
Participants visit the original lamb hot dog stall from 1937, an essential stop on the Reykjavik food tour.
15 min
Icelandic Lamb Soup Tasting
The tour continues with a tasting of Icelandic lamb soup and other traditional dishes, described as 'Iceland in a bowl.'
40 min
Local Delicacy Store
A brief stop at a local store to sample unique Icelandic snacks, candies, and other delicacies.
10 min
Restaurant Dass and Fermented Shark
The final stop is at Restaurant Dass near Hallgrimskirkja church, where guests try several Icelandic specialties including fermented shark (Hakarl) and finish with a choice of an Icelandic alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
45 min
Meeting point
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
End point
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour with Traditional Icelandic Food Tastings
by Your Friend In Reykjavik
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€252Overview
The Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour with Traditional Icelandic Food Tastings lasts about two and a half to three hours. Participants meet at Ingolfur Square five minutes before the scheduled start time. The tour begins near the old Reykjavik harbor with a tasting of Icelandic shellfish soup, highlighting local seafood. On weekends during the day, the tour includes a 30-minute walk through the Reykjavik Flea Market, open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm, where various traditional Icelandic foods are sampled. Next, the group visits the original Icelandic lamb hot dog stall established in 1937 for a tasting. The tour continues with a serving of Icelandic lamb soup and other traditional dishes. Afterwards, participants stop at a local delicacy store to try unique Icelandic snacks and candies. The final stop is Restaurant Dass near Hallgrimskirkja church, where several Icelandic specialties are served, including fermented shark (Hakarl). The tour concludes with a choice of an alcoholic or non-alcoholic Icelandic drink, such as a special beer or the Icelandic schnapps known as Black Death. Water is provided at every stop. A professional guide leads the group throughout, and dietary restrictions and allergies are accommodated when possible. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meet at Ingolfur Square
The tour starts at Ingolfur Square where participants should arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
5 min
Old Reykjavik Harbor Shellfish Soup
The first tasting is an Icelandic shellfish soup served near the old Reykjavik harbor, showcasing local seafood.
25 min
Reykjavik Flea Market Food Walk
On weekends between 11 am and 5 pm, the tour includes a 30-minute walk through the Reykjavik Flea Market, exploring various traditional Icelandic foods.
30 min
Original Icelandic Lamb Hot Dog Stall
Participants visit the original lamb hot dog stall from 1937, an essential stop on the Reykjavik food tour.
15 min
Icelandic Lamb Soup Tasting
The tour continues with a tasting of Icelandic lamb soup and other traditional dishes, described as 'Iceland in a bowl.'
40 min
Local Delicacy Store
A brief stop at a local store to sample unique Icelandic snacks, candies, and other delicacies.
10 min
Restaurant Dass and Fermented Shark
The final stop is at Restaurant Dass near Hallgrimskirkja church, where guests try several Icelandic specialties including fermented shark (Hakarl) and finish with a choice of an Icelandic alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
45 min
Meeting point
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
End point
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.