3-Hour Shared Christmas Food Tour with Guide in Reykjavik

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Earliest Date Available: December 1, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Reykjavik

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Reykjavik

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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4.5

•11 reviews

US$150.71 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: December 1, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

Earliest Date Available: December 1, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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This immersive experience offers a delightful exploration of Iceland's beloved holiday cuisine and beverages under the direction of passionate local guides. Traverse the enchanting streets adorned with twinkling lights as you indulge in succulent smoked lamb, renowned for its robust flavors, alongside the sweet buttery laufabrauð (leaf bread), intricately patterned and fried to crispy perfection. Delve deeper into the culinary delights with samples of special glazed Hamborgarhrygg, iconic reindeer paté, flavorful gravlax, and tangy pickled herring, each dish showcasing the diverse and cherished traditions celebrated during Christmas in Reykjavik. Sip on festive Christmas drinks like Jólaöl, a traditional Icelandic Christmas ale; malt & appelsín, a beloved non-alcoholic Christmas beverage; and Jólaglögg mulled wine, adding a warm and aromatic touch to the holiday experience. We can substitute the Jólaglögg for hot cocoa if you want.

Expert local guide sharing history, stories, and traditions

This tour is all-inclusive, with an expert guide, Christmas food, & drink. You won't leave hungry!

Family-friendly experience

Gratuities for your guide

Hotel pickup or drop-off

5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Hlöllabátar

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar the sandwich shop at Austurstræti 1 in Reykjavík. Please gather facing the square (Ingólfstorg) and the two tall stone seat-pillars (each over two meters high). You will see Center Hotel Plaza is to your right. The area in front of Hlöllabátar has benches, tables, and a covered ceiling overhead, providing shelter and a comfortable waiting place. Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with Your Friend in Reykjavik on the back.

We meet up outside Hlöllabátar the sandwich shop at Austurstræti 1 in Reykjavík. Please gather facin…

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Laugavegur

We stop by at the "Little Christmas Shop" and you will receive a small local gift. You are also able to write a letter to Santa Claus himself.

We stop by at the "Little Christmas Shop" and you will receive a small local gift. You are also able…

35 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Le KocK

At this restaurant, we sample various christmas food

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Taste Of Iceland

Sampling some Christmas Treats is a part of our journey together

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Litla Jolabudin

A visit to the one and only Christmas store of Reykjavik is in order and you will even get a small gift.

A visit to the one and only Christmas store of Reykjavik is in order and you will even get a small g…

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Dass Reykjavik

Here, we sample various food that we Icelanders enjoy during the holidays

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Ingólfur Square

Here we visit the Ice Skating rink and christmas stalls that are there every year during December. Maybe we have the chance to sample some Christmas snacks.

Here we visit the Ice Skating rink and christmas stalls that are there every year during December. M…

Meeting Point

Hlöllabátar, Ingólfstorgi, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland, IS, 101

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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

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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regl2020July 2026 • TripAdvisor

FOOD TOUR WITH ARNI

We had the tour with Arni.. he was an amazing guide! Super charismatic and gave us a lot of info about Icelandic culture and history, very fun! He also recommended some amazing restaurants where we had lunch and dinner. I would definitely recommend taking the tour with him

Nicole_PJanuary 2026 • Viator

Delightful Taste of Iceland

Our tour guide Paul was fabulous. Friendly and really informative about the city and country. He answered everything we wanted to know and more. Guests should ask lots of questions and be open to trying the food. You get little bits of a lot, including pastries and appetizers.

Karen_FDecember 2025 • Viator

Fabulous

What a fabulous afternoon. We had a superb most knowledgeable and attentive host Helge. It was a great walk around the city and the food was delicious. I had the best time. Would totally recommend this.

U8621KYcathykMarch 2025 • TripAdvisor

Delicious & Informative Food Tour – Highly Recommended!

Fun and enlightening food tour. Engaging host/guide, shared a lot of interesting facts about the city and the locations as we walked along. 10/10 recommend.

Response from ViatorApril 29, 2025

Dear Cathy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our food tour and found it both fun and enlightening. It’s fantastic to know our guide could share some interesting insights about Reykjavik along the way. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team

Debra_MDecember 2024 • Viator

Great tour to do around Christmas!

Absolutely great time! Our tour guide was fantastic, telling us different stories of the Yule Lads and Cat. Sampling the different Icelandic foods was a blast. This is a great tour to do around Christmas

Response from ViatorApril 30, 2025

Dear Debra_M, We appreciate your kind words and thoughtful review! It's wonderful to know that the holiday spirit, local stories, and Icelandic treats made your tour so enjoyable. Our guides always aim to create a warm and immersive experience, especially during the Christmas season. Thank you for recommending us and for being a part of our community at Your Friend In Reykjavik! With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team