Private Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

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Private Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

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US$391.31 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: December 1, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Reykjavik

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, French, Spanish, German

Other

Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience the Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour for a festive journey through Iceland's capital, exploring its culinary wonders with local guides.

Wander charming streets, illuminated with lights, sampling traditional Icelandic Christmas dishes like Glazed Ham, pickled herring, smoked lamb, gravlax, and sweet buttery laufabrauð.

Engage in conversations about the cultural significance of each dish amidst the bustling holiday atmosphere.

Discover local markets and eateries frequented by both locals and visitors, immersing yourself in the joyous spirit of Christmas in Reykjavik.

Bundle up and savor the unique flavors of Icelandic holiday cuisine on this enchanting tour.

What You Get

Food tastings in different locations

Fun loving and expert Guide

Tips (Not required in Iceland)

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
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Ingólfur Square

Your Guide will meet up with you at Ingolfur Square in the center of Reykjavik by the two stone pillars (They are over 3 meters high). Our expert local guides usually wear a light blue jacket with our company logo printed on the back. We recommend using Google Maps!

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Reykjavik

After introducing ourselves we take a nice stroll through the decorated downtown area and head towards our first stop together.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Le KocK

For our first stop we visit a local favourite and try ourselves on traditional Icelandic "Hangikjöt" as well as some other local treats.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Taste Of Iceland

Ready to tantalize those taste buds at Taste of Iceland? Get ready for a flavor rollercoaster! We're dishing up the best local goodies—think fermented shark (an adventure in itself!), divine skyr, and more top-notch Icelandic treats. It's like a treasure hunt for your taste buds through quality and tradition. Brace yourself for a taste sensation that'll have you craving seconds and planning a return trip just for these scrumptious bites!

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Dass Reykjavik

For our next stop we try ourselves on some traditional Icelandic fish dishes that we serve around Christmas time. Here you also get a chance to try the famous fermented shark!

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Reykjavik

Afterwards we visit our charming little Christmas market together and sit down for a cup of coffee while listening to tales about Icelandic Christmas trolls and other myths

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

We offer pickup from the hotels/accommodations within the specified radius. If you are staying outside of the downtown area we kindly ask you to meet us 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. We recommend using Google Maps! Your guide will be wearing a light blue jacket that´s easily recognizable. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!

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

Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland, IS, 101

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

5.0

based on 2 reviews

(Viator)

Ester was a great guide...

December 31, 2025

Ester was a great guide and we learned a lot and had a great time… including sampling a generous amount of tasty food. Ester brought her personal in-depth knowledge as an Icelander and as a travele...read more

(Viator)

Great way to start our holiday in Iceland

December 29, 2025

Fantastic tour. Our guide met us at the hotel and walked us around Reykjavík, entertaining us with history, folklore, and holiday traditions the whole time. Would do it again!

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