ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Private Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Hallgrimskirkja · Reykjavík forecast
7°
Partly cloudy
Today · Wind 1 m/s
Today
7° 3°
Partly cloudy
Tomorrow
8° 3°
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Thu
9° 5°
Light rain
Fri
9° 5°
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Sat
10° 3°
Cloudy
Sun
7° 5°
Light rain
Mon
8° 6°
Light rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
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Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
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.
Itinerary
- Tour stop
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!
- Tour stop
After introducing ourselves we take a nice stroll through the decorated downtown area and head towards our first stop together.
- Tour stop
For our first stop we visit a local favourite and try ourselves on traditional Icelandic "Hangikjöt" as well as some other local treats.
- Tour stop
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!
- Tour stop
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!
- Tour stop
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
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.