--- title: "Reykjavik Small-Group Food Tour: 5 Specialties and a Secret Dish" lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 130 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 25 (Food, Beer & Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-small-group-food-tour-5-specialties-and-a-secret-dish/ --- # Reykjavik Small-Group Food Tour: 5 Specialties and a Secret Dish In our comparison: #17 of 25 in Food, Beer & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the flavors, stories, and spirit of Iceland’s capital on our Reykjavík Food Tour through the city’s vibrant downtown. Nestled between mountains and sea, this colorful Nordic city blends centuries-old traditions with bold culinary innovation. From the comforting warmth of local bakeries to the hearty flavors of Icelandic seafood, every bite tells a story of resilience, creativity, and connection to nature. As we explore Reykjavík’s charming streets, you’ll experience the city through its food and its people. We’ll begin with a delicate Icelandic pastry enjoyed in view of the famous Hallgrímskirkja church before strolling along the lively Rainbow Road and bustling Laugavegur. To finish, we’ll slow down with a cup of rich hot chocolate and a slice of Icelandic Marriage Cake, a sweet symbol of love and hospitality. And of course, no Secret Food Tour would be complete without our delicious Secret Dish, revealed only on the day of your adventure. ## Before you book - Meeting point: n We will meet at the Leif Eriksson… - Starts 11:00, 11:30, 12:00: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €130 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.71/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Secret Food Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.71 from 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 34. - 5 stars: 30 (88%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (6%) ## What's included - Our delicious secret dish! - Icelandic Marriage Cake - Local Jams, Chocolates & Treats - Icelandic Hot Dog - Traditional Seafood Soup - Traditional Kleina (Icelandic Donut) - Hot Chocolate - Smoked Lamb, Lamb Soup & More ## Not included - Gratuities - Pick-up and Drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Hallgrimskirkja** (5m) - view the iconic church that dominates Reykjavik's skyline 2. **Laugavegur** (10m) - stroll down the lively heart of downtown Reykjavik lined with shops, cafes, and exciting nightlife 3. **stop for pictures on the Reykjavik's vibrant Rainbow Road** (5m) 4. **Parliament House (Althingishus)** (5m) - view the home to the world's oldest legislative body ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 - 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 n We will meet at the Leif Eriksson Monument at Skólavörðustígur 45, 101 Reykjavík outside the Hallgrímskirkja church Ends: Ending location - the tour will end a roughly 20 minute walk from where we started in central Reykjavik near the Ingólfstorg Square ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances. - Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can. - This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. ## Compared with other Food, Beer & Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 25** | €130 | 3h | 4.71 (34) | shared | | [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 #17 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/reykjavik-food-walking-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-small-group-food-tour-5-specialties-and-a-secret-dish/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md