Private 3-Hour Food Tour of Reykjavik

Enjoy some traditional Icelandic delicacies by booking this incredible guided excursion in Reykjavik. Those eager to try tasty food and learn more about Iceland's food scene should book this private tour now.

Your tour starts at the meeting point at Ingolfur Square in the city center of Reykjavik. Here, you will meet your expert English-speaking guide. This excursion is a private tour, so it will be just you and your party.

There's no need to wait for other guests, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask your guide questions. You can choose the starting time to fit around your other plans.

Your guide is an expert local who has been raised on these kinds of traditional Icelandic food, so they will be pleased to tell you more about the origins of the food and the importance of food to Icelandic people.

The tour is a stroll around Reykjavik's city center, sampling traditional food and popping into restaurants.

You'll learn more about what the Vikings ate and how people have survived the harsh Icelandic winters over the years, thanks to their cooking techniques and preservation methods.

Traditional Icelandic food reflects the island's history and reliance on local ingredients. Typical dishes include lamb, fish, and dairy products. One well-known dish is "hakarl," fermented shark, which has a strong flavor.

"Skyr," a thick and creamy dairy product similar to yogurt, is a popular snack or dessert. Icelanders enjoy "hangikjot," smoked lamb, typically served during holidays. Fish, especially cod and haddock, are central to many meals, often served dried as "hardfiskur."

While these traditional foods might be an acquired taste for some, they are essential to Iceland's culinary heritage.

You'll also learn about how Iceland's food scene has evolved. The city is currently home to many young chefs who are creatively reinventing Iceland's traditional dishes using the same produce.

This is an excellent tour to take at the start of your time in Reykjavik, as you will get tips on where to eat, drink, and have fun for the rest of your visit to Iceland. If you're only in the city for a short while, taking this tour will allow you to eat at some of the best eateries in Reykjavik.

You will also gain a proper orientation of the city center of Reykjavik, and your guide will point out some interesting places to check out after the tour. The tour also promises to give you a peek into the culinary history of this island nation.

At the end of the tour, you'll return to the starting point, ready to continue your exploration of Iceland.

Don't miss this incredible experience exploring Reykjavik and sampling traditional food on this food walking tour. Check availability now by choosing a date.