Funky Food & Beer Walk of Reykjavik - Traditional food and history
Overview
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3 hours
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This tour is a unique blend of a guided history tour through Reykjavík with an introduction into traditional local cuisine and locally brewed craft beers. We make 5 foodie stops to taste at least 8 local Icelandic dishes and 4 locally brewed craft beers.
Among the funky delicacies you will get to try are the fermented shark, the dried fish, the heart-warming lamb soup, the famous hot dog and more. You will learn about what kind of foods have been the staple of Icelandic cuisine, how Icelanders have preserved foods through the ages, and learn about some food-related traditions. Food lovers unite and kill three birds with one stone: Join us on a guided Reykjavik walking tour, taste some of the most traditional Icelandic foods, and taste some of the funkiest craft beers!
This is a small group experience, with no more than 8 people per tour, because we want you to be able to shoot at us any and all questions you might possibly have and truly connect with you.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hallgrimskirkja
We meet in front of Reykjavík's most famous landmark and learn a little bit about its history.
The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)
Einar Jónsson's Sculpture Garden
What‘s Included
Tasting of 4 locally brewed beers
All Fees and Taxes
Tasting of 9 local foods
Options
16:00
Reviews
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Food Tour – A Highlight of My Time in Reykjavik
Trail796574,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience on the Funky Food & Beer Walk of Reykjavik! I happened to be the only person booked on my tour, which made it a really fun and personalized experience, but I can easily see how it would also be fantastic with a group. My guide, Lalli, was incredibly knowledgeable about Icelandic food, culture, and history, and he delivered everything with a great sense of humor. The tour balanced learning about local traditions with enjoying great food and drink around the city. He also oriented and recommended so many other places to visit in the city. Perfect for starting a trip in Reykjavik! One of the highlights was getting to try the infamous fermented shark, which is absolutely worth the experience if you’re curious about traditional foods. We also compared different preparation styles of Icelandic bread and talked about how these traditions developed over time. We also tried modern interpretations of classics like fish and chips, which was a fun contrast to the more traditional dishes. The value was excellent for the price. There was honestly more food than I could finish! It’s a great way to try a wide range of Icelandic dishes that you might not think to order on your own. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Reykjavik, especially if you’re looking for a fun way to immerse yourself in local customs, cuisine, and the history of the city!
Great tour and guide!
Vacationer799023,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lalli was an excellent tour guide. He was born and raised there and comes from a nine century family. He knows the history, he's fun and easy to talk to. The tour was outstanding! We tasted everything from where the local's get fish and chips to the dreaded fermented shark (I'm glad I did it, but would not ever again - lol). I hope I get a chance to go back to Iceland and if I do I expect to look up Funky Iceland and take another tour.
Warm Iceland
bbarnas,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lalli was a great source of information, combining historic with personal bits to weave a intrigate web of Iceland. All filled with the good bits...food and drink. Stories and the places where it all happened at your disposal. Fun and personal, old and new, bitter and sweet:) A wholehearted thank you from us! Hopefully till August 2026!!
So much fun!
J2941PBmegank,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time. It ended up just being my friend and I so it was kind of a private tour. Food and beer were great! Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and was great company. Would highly recommend
Funky Food and Beer Walk is recommended, and Lalli is a blast
Z972WPmikel,Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lalli was a hoot, and just frickin' amazing! If you want to enjoy, learn, and see what Iceland and Reykjavik is about, go with Lalli. His knowledge is superb, his humor is even better, and his English accent is best. If I were to change one thing, I would book a tour with Lalli at the beginning, and another tour with Lalli at the end. Lalli takes his time to make sure your questions are answered, but we accumulated more questions during our stay, and wished we had Lalli to help. Hence, go with Lalli, and if you can, go with Lalli at the beginning, and another tour at the end with Lalli.
Food Tour en Reykjavik
gustavolarah,Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent Guide, you learn history while tasting traditional Icelandic food. A rich tasting of beer. Tips to follow your trip around Iceland. Always smiling and with fun talk.
Funky Iceland Best Food Tour
Z341ZFcaroleb,Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lalli our guide was exceptional. He had a very deep and clear understanding of Icelandic history and the food associated with particular time periods. He was fun and funny! I would recommend the tour 100%! We tried foods from different periods of Icelandic history from Greenland shark to fish and chips and even a flight of beers from a local microbrewery. Again, Lalli was wonderful! Couldn’t ask for a better guide.
Great experience
Vinay S,Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great host. Great historical overview of the city. Enjoyed tasting different foods and they were all delicious. We felt full stomach and heart!!
Excellent introduction to Icelandic history and cuisine!
S3919KIront,Apr 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Took this tour on my first day in Reykjavik, and I'm so glad I did! Lalli was the perfect guide, taking us through hundreds of years of Icelandic cuisine, from the traditional hardship foods to the present day, giving us context for everything on our plates. It was the exact right orientation I needed for my first day in Iceland; I can't recommend it highly enough!
Best way to start my trip!
annettesD4760UR,Apr 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the food and beer tour with Lalli on Sunday, the day I arrived in Reykjavik. It was a great introduction to Iceland and to the city. The food and beer was delicious (the fermented shark wasn't that bad, really). Lalli has a gift for storytelling which is really what made the experience for me. I would have booked more tours with Funky Iceland if my schedule had allowed it.
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