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Weekend Reykjavik Food Tour (Reykjavik Flea Market stop)
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Weekend Reykjavik Food Tour (Reykjavik Flea Market stop)

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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

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup service
No
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
January, October, November, December
Minimum age
No age limit
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

Weekend Reykjavik Food Tour with a stop at the Reykjavik Flea Market

When doing a Reykjavik food tour, don’t you want to try out the truly authentic food from Iceland?

With our selection of local food treats you can check off a lot of things on your Icelandic food bucket list, and you sure won’t be disappointed with the quality of the restaurants we handpicked as our partners.

One of the best things about doing a food tour is getting a sense of the history of the country while eating something delicious & exciting.

All our guides are experts and graduates from the Tour guide school of Iceland, but more importantly, they know how to entertain and educate at the same time.

  • Experience the fun Reykjavik Flea Market
  • Try at least ten traditional foods from Iceland
  • Small-group tour, limited to 12 people, ensures a personal experience
  • Get a sense of the history of Iceland while eating something delicious
  • The walk is good to get oriented in the old Reykjavik city center
  • Expert Fun Loving Local Guides so you can ask us anything
  • Tips on Food, Fun & Drink for the rest of our stay in Reykjavik
  • Family Friendly
  • Eco Friendly
  • Rainy Day
  • Skip The Line
  • Group Friendly

Itinerary

How it runs

7 stops

  1. 01

    We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.

    Ingólfstorgi 1, 101 Reykjavík

    We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.

    Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back

    The meeting point on google maps:

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFedGCGBFQtWt3PJ8  

  2. 02

    Our 1st stop is the legendary Seabaron by the old Reykjavik harbor

    Geirsgata 8, 101 Reykjavík

    Here we sample Icelandic Lobster soup, a small piece of Minke whale steak and if you are up for it … a small piece of the dreaded Icelandic Fermented shark

  3. 03

    Our 2nd stop if they are open is a visit to the food stalls of the Reykjavik Flea market

    Tryggvagata 19, 101 Reykjavík

  4. 04

    Our 3rd stop is the fast food institution of Iceland = The one and only hot dog stand Bæjarins Besta

    Tryggvagata 3, 101 Reykjavík

    This hot dog stands has been in operation since 1937

  5. 05

    Our 4th stop is a local favourite for it´s street food style

    101 Reykjavík

    Here we stop for their legendary and traditional lamb soup which is a hotspot for locals and tourists alike 

  6. 06

    Our 5th stop is at a local delicacy store

    Laugavegur 7, 101 Reykjavík

    Here we try ourselves on a variety of traditional und unique Icelandic foods 

  7. 07

    Our 6th and final stop is a popular restaurant

    Vegamótastígur 7, 101 Reykjavík

    Here we eat salted fish, a very traditional and delicious meal. We also have the opportunity to try our fermented Brennivin spirit – also known as “Black Death”

    While the name is more for show, the taste is quite “unique”!

    You should definitely try it out.

What the price covers

Included
This Tour Is All Inclusive, Expert Guide And All Food. You Won't Leave Hungry!
Ticket types
  • Adults (16 - 99)
  • Youth (6 - 15)
  • Children Free (0 - 5)

Where it starts

  • We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars.

    Ingólfstorg 1, 101 Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg, IS

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Meeting
Meet on location
Pickup
No
Location code
Reykjavík (REY, IS)

Good to know

Your ticket

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. CenterHotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.

Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back

The meeting point on google maps:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFedGCGBFQtWt3PJ8 

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
January, October, November, December
Cutoff (relative to start time)
1 hour before
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
2 Sep 2026