food & drink tours

Your Friend in Reykjavik vs Elding Adventure at Sea: Food & drink

Two operators we sell for, both running a food & drink tour. Here is what separates them, in the figures we hold — and where nothing does, this page says so.

The short version

  • Your Friend in Reykjavik sells 4 comparable food & drink tours from €109 a person; Elding Adventure at Sea sells 2 from €238.
  • Elding Adventure at Sea is about €112 dearer on a typical fare. Whether that is money well spent is the question this page answers.
  • Every row below is a number from the operators' own listings or from Google — none of it is our opinion of either company.

Which should you book

Your Friend in Reykjavik is ahead on more of what we can measure and costs about €112 less a head. The €112 is worth paying to Elding Adventure at Sea only if 3 more hours out or more languages on the booking form is what you are after.

Side by side

Prices are per person for tours priced per person — private charters and vehicle-priced tours are left out, because a car price and a seat price are not comparable.

 Your Friend in ReykjavikElding Adventure at Sea
Cheapest comparable tour€109 a person€238 a person
Typical price across their shelf€126 a person€238 a person
Typical length of the day3 hours6 hours
How many tours we sell42
Languages listedEnglish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian +1English, French, German, Icelandic, Polish +2
Google rating4.9 from 1,779 reviews4.5 from 2,419 reviews
Dates available in the next 360 days359353

Bold marks the side ahead on that row. Rows where neither is ahead are left plain — several of them usually are.

Ratings are the operator's own Google business listing, read through the Google Places API and not edited by us. Your Friend in Reykjavik on Google · Elding Adventure at Sea on Google

Book Your Friend in Reykjavik if…

  • cheapest comparable tour matters to you: €109 a person, against €238 a person.
  • typical price across their shelf matters to you: €126 a person, against €238 a person.
  • how many tours we sell matters to you: 4, against 2.
  • google rating matters to you: 4.9 from 1,779 reviews, against 4.5 from 2,419 reviews.
  • dates available in the next 360 days matters to you: 359, against 353.

Book Elding Adventure at Sea if…

  • typical length of the day matters to you: 6 hours, against 3 hours.
  • languages listed matters to you: English, French, German, Icelandic, Polish +2, against English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian +1.

The tours themselves

Everything each of them sells in this category that a single traveller can book a seat on.

Your Friend in Reykjavik · 4 tours

Your Friend in Reykjavik

Weekend Reykjavik Food Tour (Reykjavik Flea Market stop)

from €125 per person4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator

53% below the €264 typical

meet at the start point · works in rain

3 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

On this special weekend Reykjavik food tour, you get to try the real deal traditional Icelandic cuisine. Smoked puffin, Lamb soup, The famous Hot dog, Fermented shark, Minke whale steak and a delicious Skyr dessert all await you on our unique food tour

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Your Friend in Reykjavik

The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

from €147 per person4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator

44% below the €264 typical

meet at the start point · works in rain

3 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Embark on a flavorful journey through Reykjavik's festive traditions with the Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour with Your Friend In Reykjavik.

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Elding Adventure at Sea · 2 tours

Elding Adventure at Sea

Whale Watching & The Reykjavík Food Walk

from €238 per person4.50· 2,419 Google reviews of the operator

about the usual price

meet at the start point · works in rain

6 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Enjoy the landmarks of Reykjavík from both land and sea on this brilliant combo tour. Hear captivating stories from a local, enjoy amazing cuisine and encounter whales and dolphins in the wild.

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Elding Adventure at Sea

Northern Lights Cruise & The Reykjavík Food Walk

from €238 per person4.50· 2,419 Google reviews of the operator

about the usual price

meet at the start point · evening

5 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Experience the wonders of Reykjavík - immerse yourself in captivating stories, savour incredible local cuisine, and embark on a quest to witness the enchanting aurora borealis.

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Questions people ask

Is Your Friend in Reykjavik cheaper than Elding Adventure at Sea?

Your Friend in Reykjavik's cheapest comparable food & drink tour is €109 a person and the typical fare across their shelf is €126. Elding Adventure at Sea starts at €238 with a typical fare of €238. Prices are per person and exclude anything sold as a private charter.

Which of the two should I book?

Your Friend in Reykjavik is ahead on more of what we can measure and costs about €112 less a head. The €112 is worth paying to Elding Adventure at Sea only if 3 more hours out or more languages on the booking form is what you are after.

Does either one pick you up from your hotel?

Your Friend in Reykjavik: you make your own way to the departure point. Elding Adventure at Sea: meet at the departure point. Check the individual tour before you book — operators change this by departure.

How far ahead can I book?

Our availability snapshot covers the next 360 days. In that window Your Friend in Reykjavik has 359 bookable dates in this category and Elding Adventure at Sea has 353. An operator with no departures in the window is usually seasonal rather than closed.

Do you get a better price booking direct with the operator?

No. We sell at the operator's own price — we are paid a commission by them, not a mark-up by you. The reason to book here is that you can put both operators' tours in one basket and pay once.

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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026

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