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title: Funky Food & Beer Walk of Reykjavik - Traditional food and history
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 140
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 92
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 25 (Food, Beer & Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/funky-food-beer-walk-of-reykjavik-traditional-food-and-history/
---

# Funky Food & Beer Walk of Reykjavik - Traditional food and history

In our comparison: #8 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: You will meet your guide in front of…
- Max 8 people: small group
- Starts 17:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Tasting of 4 locally brewed beers, Tasting…
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €140 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 92 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Funky Iceland
- Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.99 from 92 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 92 of 92.

- 5 stars: 91 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Tasting of 4 locally brewed beers
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tasting of 9 local foods

## Itinerary

1. **Hallgrimskirkja** (15m) - We meet in front of Reykjavík's most famous landmark and learn a little bit about its history.
2. **The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar)** (15m) - Einar Jónsson's Sculpture Garden
3. **Reykjavik City Hall** (10m) - The Reykjavik City Hall
4. **Parliament House (Althingishus)** (10m) - Alþingi Parliament House

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

You will meet your guide in front of Hallgrímskirkja Church, by the statue of Viking Leifur Eiríksson.

## Good to know

- 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

## Compared with other Food, Beer & Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 25** | €140 | 3h | 4.99 (92) | shared, max 8 |
| [Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-food-walk-local-foodie-adventure-in-iceland/?format=md) | €132 | 3h | 4.97 (21387) | shared |
| [Walking tour of Reykjavik city](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/walking-tour-of-reykjavik-city/?format=md) | €45 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (493) | shared |
| [Funky History Walking Tour in Reykjavik - With local storyteller](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/funky-history-walking-tour-in-reykjavik-with-local-storyteller/?format=md) | €60 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (443) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €206, median €120; typical length 2h. 6 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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