City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri

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City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri

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Earliest available date: September 17, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Akureyri City walk with local food tasting is the perfect tour to get to know the town. Welcome to Akureyri, a charming city nestled in the stunning landscapes of northern Iceland. Embark on a captivating 3-hour city tour, beginning at the Hof Cultural Center or Akureyri Cruiseship Port.

As we step into the heart of Akureyri, your knowledgeable guide will paint a vivid picture of the city’s storied past, from its humble beginnings as a trading post to its emergence as a bustling cultural hub. Discover hidden gems and historic landmarks tucked away in the city center as we meander through its quaint streets. Our journey continues with a stop at a local restaurant, where you’ll have the opportunity to tantalize your taste buds with authentic Icelandic delicacies. From succulent seafood to hearty lamb dishes, savor the flavors of the region while our guide shares insights into Icelandic cuisine and dining etiquette.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
We offer the chance to taste a local beer during the tour. Minimum age to consumer alcohol in Iceland is 20 years. No one under 20 years old will be served alcohol on this tour.
Lunch
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Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Hof Cultural and Conference Center

We start the tour here and introduce the schedule and route. We go over the main highlights of the tour and tell you about our town. You will learn the heart-shaped streetlights, among other things.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Ráðhústorg

The City Center Square. Your guide will tell you the story of the origin of the town, how it started and how it's going. He will also give you tips on shopping for souvenirs among other things.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Sail / by Jón Gunnar Árnason

A beautiful sculpture on the Akureyri Oceanfront. Perfect location for a nice photo of our picturesque fjord. Your guide will tell you how we rely on the ocean for survival up here by the arctic circle
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Samkomuhúsið

The local Theatre, built by the community in 1906 as a community house. A great viewpoint and the perfect place to learn about the rich cultural history of our town. The town has the only professional theatre house outside Reykjavik.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Hafnarstraeti

Local restaurant were we taste the highlights of the local cuisine. Fish, lamb, locally brewed beer and potatoes are the cornerstone of the Iceland diet. Preserved by salting or fermentation to last the harsh winter.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
6

Kaupvangsstræti

We end the tour by "The Art Canyon", a canyon located in the city center, with galleries and workshops. The area used to be the industrial hub of the area from the start of the 19th Century.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Laufásgata 1, Laufásgata, Akureyrarbær, Iceland, IS, 600

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Meet us at Akureyri Port. We have a fixed meeting point in the area, located only about 100m from main cruise ports. We have a meeting point flag located outside the building at Laufásgata 1. From there we walk to the City Center. The walking distance is 600m and takes about 8-10 minutes.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Our tour guide, Kari, was...
September 08, 2026

Our tour guide, Kari, was amazing! We were the only ones so it was like a private tour. We learned so much about the city and Icelandic life. Way better than better than any cruise ship sponsored ...read more

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Great tour
February 02, 2026

I joined this January evening tour hosted by the charismatic Runar (hope that's a correct spelling) . He has a friendly manner and gives lots of information without being overbearing. We covered qu...read more

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Delicious!
November 12, 2025

Runna was an excellent guide and had so much knowledge about Akureyri..delicious food too! Wrap up warm - a fair bit of the tour you are outside….

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Fantastic food tour and guide!
August 27, 2025

Great food tour with an amazing local guide, Kari Por! We ate Icelandic hot dogs, ice cream, and a delicious lamb stew. However, what made this tour so special was Kari’s energy, humor, and opennes...read more

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Great chance to try a few food items & learn about the city
August 15, 2025

Kari was our tour guide and we had so much fun! The trip during lunchtime takes you to eat lamb soup but the trip in the evening takes you to eat seafood soup. We took this trip in the evening and...read more

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