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Traditional Icelandic food is built on lamb, fish and dairy, which is great for most visitors and a puzzle for some. The good news: the Reykjavik Food Walk's operator says vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and lactose-free menus are routine, as long as the restaurants know in advance.
Policies below come from the operator's tour page (Wake Up Reykjavik) and the Viator listings in October 2026. Ages are the Viator age bands for each tour.
The quick answer
The Reykjavik Food Walk caters for vegetarians, pescatarians and gluten or lactose intolerance, and avoids nuts, seeds, fruit and shellfish if you add it to the booking. Vegans are welcome, but the operator warns traditional food has little for them. Pregnant guests should note it in the special requests. Kids 4 to 11 pay the child rate; the food and drink walk is 18+.
Can vegetarians do a Reykjavik food tour?
Yes. The Reykjavik Food Walk offers vegetarian and pescatarian versions of its tastings; tell the operator when you book.
Write it in the special requests field at checkout, so the operator can plan for it. Other tours say they try their best: the traditional tasting tour notes that it does its best to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, but its menu is lamb- and fish-heavy, so the Food Walk is the safer bet.
Vegetarian or pescatarian? Add it when you book and the Food Walk's restaurants prepare for you.
Check dates for the Reykjavik Food WalkIs there a vegan food tour in Reykjavik?
Not really: the Food Walk's operator welcomes vegans but says traditional Icelandic cuisine is not very welcoming for a vegan diet.
None of the Viator food walks in this guide is built for vegans. The closest thing is a private vegetarian food tour sold on Guide to Iceland: about 2.5 to 3 hours and 2.5 km, visiting vegetarian and plant-based restaurants, private groups only. On a standard walk a vegan pays the full price for fewer, simpler tastings.
Can a food tour be gluten-free or lactose-free?
Yes, on the Reykjavik Food Walk: the operator lists gluten and lactose intolerance among the needs it caters for.
It matters more than you might think. Rye bread, cheese, skyr and rye bread ice cream are all classic tastings. With coeliac disease, write the word coeliac in the booking notes, and ask your guide at the first stop which dishes have been changed.
What about nut, shellfish or other allergies?
Nuts, seeds, fruit and shellfish are easy to avoid on the Reykjavik Food Walk if you list them when you book.
Mention it when you book rather than on the day. With a serious allergy, carry your own medication, as you would anywhere.
Most dietary needs handled when you book, with eight or more tastings across about five stops.
Explore the Reykjavik Food Walk Tour detailsCan you do a food tour while pregnant?
Yes, on the Reykjavik Food Walk: the operator asks pregnant guests to note it in the special requests so restaurants can arrange alternatives.
Ask the operator which dishes on your departure to avoid. Two listings are more cautious: the street food walk says it is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and the evening beer tasting says the same. The fermented shark is a small taste; see fermented shark explained.
Which Reykjavik food tours allow children?
Most do, but age bands differ: the Food Walk counts 4 to 11 as children, while the food and drink walk is adults only.
| Tour | Adult age | Child band | Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Food Walk | 12+ | 4 to 11 (about 39% off) | 0 to 3 |
| Traditional food tasting | 13+ | 6 to 12 | 0 to 5 |
| Private food tour | 13+ | 5 to 12 | 0 to 4 |
| Street food walk | 13+ | 1 to 12 (about half price) | No free age band |
| Hot chocolate food walk | 18+ | Youth 13 to 17, child 3 to 12 | 0 to 2 |
| Food and beer history walk | 16+ | Youth 12 to 15, child 0 to 11 | No free age band |
| Food and drink walk | 18+ | Adults only | No |
Family trip? Children 4 to 11 pay the child rate on the Reykjavik Food Walk, and under-4s go free.
Check dates for the Reykjavik Food WalkIs a food tour fun for kids?
For kids who like to try things, yes: the walking is short, many stops are sit-down restaurants, and the hot dog and ice cream are easy wins.
The Food Walk covers about 2 km with stairs at some stops, and the operator says infant seats are available. One family on the operator's page says their two kids of about ten loved it. For a fussy eater, a private tour lets you set the pace; see Food Walk tickets and child prices.
Is the food tour accessible for wheelchairs?
No. The Reykjavik Food Walk is not wheelchair accessible because of the old buildings its restaurants are in, and the traditional tasting, food and drink, history and street food walks are listed as not wheelchair accessible too.
Several listings, including the traditional tasting tour and the street food walk, say they are stroller accessible. If mobility is a concern, ask the operator before booking which stops have steps.
Need your own pace? A private food tour can be shaped around your group.
Explore the private food tour Tour detailsFrequently asked questions
How do I tell the tour about my dietary needs?
Add them in the special requests field when you book. Mention it when you book rather than on the day, so the operator can plan for it.
Is the Reykjavik Food Walk good for vegans?
Vegans are welcome, but the operator itself says traditional Icelandic food has little for them, so expect fewer and simpler tastings.
Can toddlers come on the Reykjavik Food Walk?
Yes. Children 3 and under go free and the operator says infant seats are available.
Do children pay on Reykjavik food tours?
Usually a reduced rate. On the Food Walk children 4 to 11 pay about $89 and under-4s are free; the food and drink walk is for adults 18 and over only.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
The Reykjavik Food Walk: Lunch or Dinner
- 3-hour walking tour with a local foodie guide
- 4 to 6 local eateries, from food trucks to sit-down restaurants
- 8+ tastings, such as Arctic char, Icelandic lamb, cheeses and rye bread ice cream
Private Food Walking & Tasting Tour
Your own guide for a family or a celebration
Traditional Icelandic Food Tasting Tour
- Guided walk with about six food stops in the old town
- Tastings from lamb soup and fish to fermented shark
- Water and alcoholic drinks, as listed
