Tasting Tour of Reykjavik: A Curated Food Tour for Iceland's Best Flavors

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Iceland
Private Day Tour created by Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson
3 hoursGuided in English and Icelandic
What you'll do

Explore Reykjavik’s bustling food scene with local gourmands Shruthi and Kasia. During the tour, you will taste the very best that Iceland has to offer, without ever leaving vibrant downtown. The island’s very best seasonal produce, cooked by renowned chefs, in spots favoured by locals are the highlight of the trip. This is no cookie cutter tour of your usual suspects, this is for the curious foodie who shares our desire for the quest for the best. 

This is the ideal way to explore Reykjavik’s growing reputation as a Nordic food destination. Shruthi and Kasia are long term residents and have over a decade’s experience with the Icelandic food industry. You will delve into the history of Icelandic cuisine, taste exclusive peak produce like hand picked Queen scallops from the Westfjords, locally grown greenhouse vegetables, skyr, foraged ingredients like rhubarb and lovage, free roaming lamb and wild caught fish. 

This tour is available for booking on the following dates:

  • October 5th, 2024 - starting time 17:00

  • October 10th, 2024 - starting time 17:00

  • October 12th, 2024 - starting time 17:00

  • October 17th, 2024 - starting time 17:00

  • October 19th, 2024 - starting time 17:00

    And more!

The exact meeting location will be determined and communicated to you closer to the date of the tour.

More dates will be announced later, but feel free to reach to inquire for availability on specific dates.

Things to know

Duration:3 hours
Group Size:1-12 people
Cancellation Policy:Cancel up to 10 days before the start time for a full refund.
Meeting Point:Reykjavík

What's included:

Food:On this tour, you will get to sample the best of modern Icelandic cuisine

What's not included

Drinks:Alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks can be ordered and paid for on the spot, if you wish to add to your experience.

What to bring

Warm clothes:Reykjavik weather is fickle, so please dress in easy to take-off & put-on layers. Warm sweaters, wind and waterproof jackets, hats and scarves. A pair of comfortable walking shoes as we will be walking from one restaurant to another.
Meet your guides
The guides that will make your tour unforgettable
Kasia
This guide joins all tours

Kasia is a passionate traveler and food enthusiast who experiences every place through its cuisine. As a dedicated foodie and storyteller, she has spent countless days exploring Reykjavik’s vibrant food scene, uncovering hidden gems, and savoring iconic Icelandic dishes. She brings a keen eye for detail and a love for simple, high-quality ingredients, always seeking out no-fuss restaurants that celebrate diversity and cater to various needs. Now, as a host of food tours, Kasia shares her culinary journey with others, offering an authentic taste of Reykjavik’s rich flavors and stories. A mother of three, she also understands the importance of creating inclusive and welcoming dining experiences for everyone.

Shruthi
This guide joins all tours

Shruthi is ‘the’ food expert in Iceland. As a long term food writer and the country’s only professional food critic, she has over a decade of experience dining out, exploring and advocating for best practices in the Icelandic food industry. She has in the past worked for India’s leading food magazine, Food Lovers, and now contributes to Icelandic and international food guides, awards and publications. Her work has appeared in The Reykjavik Grapevine, Time Out, White Guide Nordic and others. She is resident judge for Food and Fun, a 21 year old, local food festival. She is also chair of the Best of Reykjavik by the Grapevine. She recently appeared on Netflix’s hit TV show, Somebody Feed Phil.

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