PRIVATE Reykjavik Food Tour and City Walk

Icelandic food tasting & city walk

Taste and Explore: Reykjavik Food Tour and City Walk – A Private Culinary Adventure

Embark on a journey through the heart of Iceland’s capital, where every corner tells a story and every dish unveils a taste of Icelandic tradition. This private tour combines a walking exploration of Reykjavik with a delicious food-tasting experience, offering the perfect introduction to the city’s culture and cuisine.

🍴 Reykjavik Food Tour – Savor the Flavors of Iceland
Indulge in Icelandic culinary delights as you visit some of Reykjavik’s best local eateries. Sample traditional favorites like creamy lobster soup, fresh seafood, Icelandic lamb, and unique treats like skyr or dried fish. Along the way, your guide will share the stories behind each dish and the ingredients that make Icelandic cuisine so distinctive.

🏙️ City Walk – Explore Reykjavik’s Highlights
Stroll through the charming streets of downtown Reykjavik, guided by an expert who will bring the city’s history and culture to life. Visit iconic landmarks such as the towering Hallgrímskirkja Church, the modern Harpa Concert Hall, and the Sun Voyager sculpture. Learn about Reykjavik’s past, from its Viking roots to its contemporary urban culture, while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

✨ Why Choose This Tour?
This private tour offers an intimate way to experience Reykjavik, blending the city’s rich history with its vibrant culinary scene. Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike, it’s a great way to discover the flavors, stories, and landmarks that make Reykjavik unique.

📷 What to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
A camera to capture the charm of Reykjavik

📅 Duration: Approximately 3–4 hours
📍 Pick-up/Drop-off: Conveniently arranged from your location
🥾 Fitness Level: Easy

Immerse yourself in Reykjavik’s culture, history, and cuisine with this delightful private tour. Book now to taste and explore the best of Iceland’s capital city!

All food is included in this tour, lunch, coffee/tea and deserts
Private guide
Welcome package including reusable steel water bottle, map of Iceland, postcards and Icelandic chocolate.

11:00 AM – REYKJAVÍK
Meet our tour guide at bus stop number 8, next to Hallgrímskirkja Church, at 11:00 AM. This is about 4 hour walk and food tasting tour in the heart of Reykjavík city. We will meet you at Hallgrímskirkja church, and walk downhill towards the old harbour.

HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA CHURCH
Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran church, named after the Icelandic poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson. It is 74.5 metres (244 ft) and is the city’s best known landmarks. The design is inspired by Iceland´s nature, geysers, mountains and basalt columns.

FOOD TASTING
On the way through Reykjavík city we will visit a very prestigious old family run restaurant where you will taste traditional food, e.g. salmon, herring, haddock and the famous free range lamb, that we are so proud of. We will stop at the oldest café in town, where you will have a taste of some Icelandic pastries and a cup of hot drink. We will visit a fantastic icecream shop. On the way we will pass the famous hot dog stand, that has been serving the best hot dog in town for over 60 years. They call it “Bæjarins Bestu”, which means “The best in town”. The tour will end in the old harbour.

THE GOVERNMENTS HOUSE
The Governments house was originally a prison but soon became office for governors. In front of the house are two statues, one of Hannes Hafstein, the first Icelander to be Home Rule Minister, and the other of King Christian iX of Denmark, giving Icelanders their constitution.

THE PARLIAMENT ALÞINGI
The National Parliament Alþingi is the oldest surviving parliament in the world. Alþingi was founded in 920 at Thingvellir but the present parliament building Alþingishús was built in 1881.

3:00 PM – REYKJAVÍK CITY HALL
Reykjavík City Hall building was constructed in 1992 and houses the offices of the mayor of Reykjavík.

Bring warm and waterproof clothes, gloves and headwear.

A camera is always good to have.