The Private Reykjavik Microbrewery & Distillery Tour

by Your Friend in Reykjavik · Airport transfers · Reykjavík

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Next departure: Sat 24 Oct

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The Private Reykjavik Microbrewery & Distillery Tour — Your Friend in Reykjavik
A tour vehicle from Your Friend in Reykjavik parked in front of Reykjavik´s coastline
A man standing in front of a distilling vessel about to sample a spirit
A picture of the Malbygg Taproom
A picture of a distilling vessel in use
A picture of 4 different spirits in glasses ready to be sampled.
A tour group posing for a picture at Eimverk Distillery
A tour group enjoying themselves at Eimverk Distillery
A picture of a distillery employee managing a complicated machine used for distilling
A tour group enjoying themselves together with the Guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik
A collage of the different highlights during our Private Reykjavik Microbrewery & Distillery Tour

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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    13:30, 15:30

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

The Private Reykjavik Microbrewery and Distillery tour in Iceland is a unique experience that allows visitors to learn about the process of brewing and distilling in Iceland.

A comfortable car and an excellent local driver guide will take you on this experience, so the only thing you need to take care of is indulging in the knowledge and drinks provided while on tour.

The tour either starts with a visit to Malbygg Microbrewery, where guests will learn about the brewing history in Iceland, the brewing process, and the different types of beer produced at the brewery. Guests can then sample some of the best beers produced on-site.


Next or sometimes starts, the tour moves on to the Eimverk distillery, where guests will learn about the history of distilling in Iceland, the distillation process, and the different types of spirits produced at the distillery. Guests will also be able to sample plenty of the Whiskey and some other Spirits produced on-site.


Throughout the tour, guests will learn about the local ingredients used to make the spirits and Microbrews and gain insight into the unique challenges of distilling & brewing in Iceland's harsh climate.


The tour is an excellent opportunity for beer and spirit enthusiasts to learn more about the local brewing and distilling scene in Iceland and to sample some of the unique and delicious products produced in the country.


After the tour has concluded and you have a happy buzz, your friendly driver guide will drop you off at your hotel or the next excellent bar if your soul tells you to do that.


Malbygg Microbrewery is established in 2017; Their focus has been on brewing beers they want to drink themselves, but they are always open to experimenting and constantly trying to improve their beers.

They mostly brew hoppy beers but also kettle-soured beers, stouts, and wild/sour ales.


Eimverk is a family-operated distillery founded in 2009 with the mission to make premium Icelandic liquors strictly from local ingredients. They produce three spirits: Flóki, their single malt whisky; Vor, a pot-distilled gin; and Víti, which is a signature version of Icelandic Brennivín or black death.

Their whisky, Flóki, was the first of its kind in Iceland, handcrafted with four years of 163 trial distillations and maturation tests to ensure the perfect recipe. They use their custom-made distillation equipment to extract the full flavor from the 100% Icelandic barley that they use and mature the whisky in new American oak casks. The result is a complex malt with a unique blend of characteristics found in Bourbon, Scotch, and Irish whiskies.

Please keep in mind that even though this is a private tour with an expert guide from Your Friend In Reykjavik, you will join a shared experience and Whiskey tasting at Eimverk, but of course, your guide will be taking good care of you. For the Microbrewery visit and tasting at Malbygg, you will have your private guide for your group

Description from the operator, Your Friend in Reykjavik. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Hotel Pick-Up
  2. Visit to Malbygg Microbrewery
  3. Tasting at Eimverk
  4. Hotel Drop-Off

Included

  • Expert driver guide
  • A very comfortable car
  • Electricity or Gasoline
  • Parking charges and more
  • Drinks at Malbygg Microbrewery & Eimverk Distillery

Not included

Tips are welcome in Iceland if you feel the tour is of good quality but not a requirement

Good to know

Please dress according to weather, in Iceland that means be prepared for any kind of weather. :). 


Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Your Friend in Reykjavik decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Your Friend in Reykjavik

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Sanket Das

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Your Friend in Reykjavik is the best tour company in Reykjavik . I took Walk with a Viking Tour , Snaefellsnes Peninsula day tour and 6 days around Iceland Adventure tour . I spent 8 Nights in Iceland . I stayed 2 nights at Hotel Reykjavik Grand , 1 night at Hotel Geirland , 1 night at Hotel Hofn , 1 night at Wilderness Center , 1 night at Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels , 1 night at Hotel Laugarbakki , 1 night at Hotel Keflavik . It was an amazing tour . My experience in Iceland was magical and heavenly . I also visited Blue Lagoon and it was a nice experience. I enjoyed my every second in Iceland . Iceland is one of the most beautiful country on our planet . I would keep visiting Iceland in the future . Thank you for making my Iceland journey special and memorable .

  • Wendy Uhlig

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    We had a great time on our Iceland Folklore tour. Our guide was Einar. He was a fantastic storyteller!! Hidden people/elves, trolls and ghost stories - and a lot of Icelandic history. Thank you Einar!!

  • Nanci Ritter

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Petra was an incredible guide. We asked her to show us as much as she could before taking our crazy family of 10 to the airport for our flights to three different cities ! First stop was the beautiful church in downtown Reykjavik that had just opened with an organ recital. Next stop a lovely spot and observation sight overlooking the city by the Pearl. Cold and wet she found us a lovely coffee shop with the best pastries for a welcome mid morning rest next to the sea. Back in the van we drove for a bit before having the opportunity to explore a geothermal field on our way to the airport. A perfect day and ending to our time in Iceland. Petra shared alot of history and information from the perspective of a local which we all appreciated and enjoyed!

  • Vincent Damas

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    Nice walking trip in Reykjavik city centre with our local guide Hrafn, very friendly and knowledgeable. A good introduction to Iceland on the very first day of our 2 weeks road-trip around the island 👍

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Airport transfers — questions people ask

How do I get from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík?

It is about 50 kilometres and 45 minutes by road; there is no train. Scheduled airport coaches run to the BSÍ terminal after every arrival and are the cheapest option. Private transfers (/experience/942190/, /experience/1193487/) meet you at the door and drop you at your hotel, worth it for families or late arrivals. Taxis are expensive. If you are stopping at the Blue Lagoon, book a transfer that includes it (/experience/1036423/).

How early should I be at Keflavík Airport for my flight?

Two and a half hours before a European flight and three before North America; the airport is small and queues bunch around the morning and afternoon departure waves. From central Reykjavík allow 45 to 60 minutes' driving plus a buffer in winter weather. That means leaving your hotel three and a half to four hours before departure. Coaches and transfers work backwards from your flight time when you book.

How do I get to Landmannalaugar without a 4x4?

By highland bus. From late June to September, scheduled transfers run from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar (/experience/247406/, /experience/914986/) and back, about four hours each way on gravel and river crossings. The return-in-a-day option (/experience/270187/) gives you several hours at the site. Rental cars without 4x4 are not insured on these roads and get stuck. If you are hiking Laugavegur, the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) moves your bag hut to hut.

Is a private airport transfer worth it?

For three or more people, or a night arrival, yes. The coach drops you at a terminal or a hotel bus stop and you may need a shuttle or a walk with luggage; a private car goes door to door and waits if your flight is late. For a couple on a daytime flight with light bags, the coach is fine and much cheaper. Check the tour page for what happens if your flight is delayed.

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