Best Food Tour in Reykjavík (2026): 4 Picks
The Reykjavík food tours we would book ourselves, ranked: the food and beer walk, the street-food walk, the longer all-in-one tour, and a whale watching combo.
The short version
- Best for most people: Funky Iceland's Food and Beer Walk, €99.01, about two and a half hours in downtown Reykjavík.
- No beer, more food: CityWalk's Street Food Walk, €109.17, about three hours.
- Want a long evening with more stops and more drink: Nordic Nonsense's All In One Food Tour, €175, about four hours.
- Short on time: Elding's whale watching plus food walk, €236.11, does both in one go from the Old Harbour.
For most people, the best food tour in Reykjavík is Funky Iceland’s Food and Beer Walk: €99.01, about two and a half hours, the cheapest of the good ones, and a walk through downtown with Icelandic food and local beer between stops.
Reykjavík is small. Every tour here starts downtown and finishes within walking distance of most hotels. What differs is how long you walk, how much you drink, and how full you leave. If your real question is food walk or bar crawl, read Reykjavík bar crawl or food and beer walk. This page is the shortlist.
1. The Funky Food and Beer Walk — Funky Iceland
- Book: The Funky Food and Beer Walk
- Price: €99.01 per adult
- Duration: about 2 hours 30 minutes
- Departs: downtown Reykjavík, meet on location
Good value and a sensible length. You try the classics — lamb, fish, skyr, the hot dog — with beer along the way, and you learn a bit about the city between stops.
Suits: first evening in Reykjavík, couples, anyone who wants a taste of everything without a big bill. Not for: non-drinkers who would rather spend the beer money on more food.
2. Street Food Walk Reykjavík — CityWalk Reykjavík
- Book: Street Food Walk Reykjavik
- Price: €109.17 per adult
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Departs: downtown Reykjavík, meet on location
Restaurants and well-known spots around the centre, with the focus on food rather than drink. A little longer, a little more expensive, and a good choice if beer is not the point.
Suits: non-drinkers, families with teenagers, people who care more about the food than the bars. Not for: anyone who wants craft beer to be part of the evening.
3. All In One Food Tour — Nordic Nonsense
- Book: Reykjavík All In One Food Tour
- Price: €175 per adult
- Duration: about 4 hours
- Departs: downtown Reykjavík, meet on location
The long version. More stops, more drink, more history, and you will not need dinner after. It costs about €75 more than the top pick, so book it only if food is a main reason for your trip.
Suits: food-focused trips, small groups who want the evening sorted. Not for: anyone with an early tour the next morning, or anyone on a budget.
4. Whale Watching & The Reykjavík Food Walk — Elding Adventure at Sea
- Book: Whale Watching & The Reykjavík Food Walk
- Price: €236.11 per adult
- Duration: about 6 hours
- Departs: Old Harbour, Reykjavík
Two things in one booking: a whale watching trip from the Old Harbour and a food walk through town. Sightings are good, but whales are never certain. For timing on an arrival day, see arrival afternoon in Reykjavík: food walk, whales or sleep.
Suits: short trips where you want both and would rather book once. Not for: people prone to seasickness who plan to eat afterwards.
Our honest take: how we picked
- Tours we can sell today, with prices shown per adult in EUR.
- Food first. A tour had to be mostly about eating, not drinking.
- Value for time: what you get per hour, not just the headline price.
- Group tours only. Private food tours exist from about €400 for the group, and make sense for families or small groups who want their own guide.
- None of these tours has a tour-level rating yet, so we ranked on value, length and focus — not on an operator’s Google score.
When to go
Food walks run all year, rain or shine, and Reykjavík weather means mostly shine is optimistic. Bring a waterproof. In winter the evening tours are in the dark, which is fine — the stops are indoors. In summer it stays light late, so an evening tour can easily run into a walk by the harbour.
FAQ
Will I have to eat fermented shark?
Usually it is offered, never compulsory. Try a small piece or pass.
Can the tours handle allergies or vegetarians?
Most can with notice. Add it when you book, and check the tour page for what the operator can cover.
Is it enough for dinner?
Yes on all four. The All In One tour is the most filling.
Is drink included?
Beer is part of the Funky Iceland and Nordic Nonsense tours. The Street Food Walk focuses on food. You must be 20 to drink alcohol in Iceland.
When should I book?
A day or two ahead is usually fine outside summer. In June to August, book a few days ahead, as groups are small.
