Private Reykjavík Food & Beer Tasting Tour

by Nordic Nonsense · Food & drink · private · Reykjavík

4.10(127) · operator on Google
Private Reykjavík Food & Beer Tasting Tour — Nordic Nonsense

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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Meet on location

  • Languages

    EN, IS, ES

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Minimum age

    12

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Embark on a private guided journey through the city, savoring Icelandic traditional delicacies and local craft beers while discovering its rich history and culture.

Join our experienced guide for a private walk around Reykjavík, where you'll discover the city’s rich history and receive insider tips to make the most of your visit to this beautiful country. Along the way, you'll enjoy multiple stops to taste local bites and drinks, visiting both well-known spots and hidden gems. With all food and drinks included, you can relax and enjoy a hassle-free experience.

Be sure to come hungry and ready to explore.

Tour Highlights:

Savor a genuine Icelandic food experience at a selection of carefully chosen eateries by our local guides

Taste a variety of Icelandic beers from breweries around the country

Stroll past and visit some of Reykjavík’s most historic and beautiful landmarks

Gain insights from your expert guide, who will share historical facts and local tips

Description from the operator, Nordic Nonsense. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Multiple beer tastings
All Fees and Taxes
Food Tastings
Coffee and/or Tea
Water

Good to know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 20 years old and above. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

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.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Not for families with children under 12 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Nordic Nonsense is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Nordic Nonsense

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Operator rating 4.1/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Jodi Wilson

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    We purchased our sweaters here on our recent trip to Iceland, and the cashier was so friendly and helpful. We love our sweaters and were perfect for the photos we had done. High quality, kept us warm and dry! Great quality from an Icelandic company for a very reasonable price.

  • Jeff Michael

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    Purchased a beautiful blanket at this store. Very helpful and friendly staff. Lots of products to select from.

  • Melanie Rizzo

    ★ · 9 months ago

    My mother-in-law and I were trying on hats and considering a purchase when a woman approached her and said, “Don’t touch those, they’re expensive and you’re not going to purchase.” The comment was unprovoked, disrespectful, and humiliating. Furthermore, a simple, “sorry you cannot try this on”, would’ve been fine, but this lady decided to act on prejudice. We were treated as though we didn’t belong or couldn’t afford the merchandise. This behavior was unacceptable and made us feel unwelcome. Because of this experience, we left without buying anything and will not be returning. I recommend you consider not shopping her as well to avoid experiencing this.

  • Jeannine Romer

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    I am a repeat customer who loves everything about the Nordic Store. Each time I have contacted them for help, questions, or purchases, they have always been outstanding in their knowledge and kindness. I will continue to be a repeat customer as long as they exist.

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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Food & drink — questions people ask

Is a Reykjavík food walk worth doing?

Yes, on your first or second evening. Three hours through the centre with five or six tastings, lamb soup, fish, skyr, rye bread, the famous hot dog, and a guide who explains what Icelanders actually eat versus the tourist menu. It orients you in the city and shortlists restaurants for the rest of your stay. The combos with whale watching (/experience/834461/) or a northern-lights cruise (/experience/834525/) make a full day.

What food is Iceland known for?

Lamb, raised free on the hills and eaten as soup, roast or smoked as hangikjöt. Fresh fish, cod and arctic char especially, and langoustine in Höfn. Skyr, the thick cultured dairy. Dense rye bread, sometimes baked in geothermal ground. And the hot dog with everything, which is the honest national dish. The fermented shark and sheep's head are for dares, not dinner. Most Icelanders eat them once a year, if that.

Is food expensive in Iceland?

Yes. A main course in a mid-range Reykjavík restaurant costs roughly what a good dinner costs in London or Copenhagen, and alcohol is heavily taxed. Ways to soften it: lunch specials and soup-and-bread deals are good value, supermarket chains like Bónus and Krónan are fine for breakfast and picnics, and tap water is excellent and free everywhere. Tipping is not expected; service is included. A food walk is one of the better-value meals because it covers several places.

Can I get vegetarian or vegan food in Iceland?

In Reykjavík and Akureyri, easily; most restaurants have at least one option and several are fully plant-based. Outside towns, choice thins out to soup and salad, so on long day tours bring your own lunch if the stop is a petrol station grill. Food walks can usually adapt tastings if you tell the operator when booking; use the special requests field or email us. Allergies should always be flagged in advance.

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€399 per person

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