CityWalk Reykjavik · Old Harbour, Reykjavik
A three-hour walk at 1 PM from the Old Harbour past Harpa and Parliament to Hallgrimskirkja, with the hot dog stand, Icelandic Street Food and ice cream at Cafe Loki. Pick it for the lowest price of any food walk here, in a group of ten.
CityWalk also runs free walking tours in Reykjavik, and this is its paid food walk. You meet inside the Old Harbour House restaurant on Aegisgardur at 1 PM, look for the guide with the CityWalk logo, and walk east past Harpa into the centre. The group is capped at ten, and at $137 it is the lowest-priced food walk on this site.
The itinerary names two eating stops: the hot dog stand Baejarins Beztu Pylsur (10 minutes) and Icelandic Street Food (20 minutes), with Parliament House on the way. It finishes by Hallgrimskirkja with ice cream from Cafe Loki, the traditional cafe opposite the church. Guests say there is a lot to eat, and one tried the shark.
Read the small print. The listing says it is not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions, or for pregnant travellers, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Gratuities are not included.
Meet inside the restaurant at Aegisgardur 2. You can arrive early and say hello to the staff.
Along Aegisgardur and past Harpa Concert Hall.
Baejarins Beztu Pylsur, the stand that has sold hot dogs since 1937.
After Parliament House, a longer stop for traditional dishes.
Up the hill to Hallgrimskirkja for ice cream from Cafe Loki.
★★★★★Absolutely great introduction to the food of Iceland, and a nice walking tour to boot. Thor was a great guide, friendly and informative. You'll get a lot to eat so come hungry.
★★★★★Exceeded all expectations. The food selections were delicious and plentiful. Martin was both informative and entertaining, providing insight into Icelandic traditions.
★★★★★Each stop was delicious, efficiently planned and informative. Thor was our guide and took every good care of us.
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Inside the Old Harbour House restaurant, Aegisgardur 2, at 1 PM. It ends at Hallgrimskirkja.
The listing names the hot dog stand and Icelandic Street Food, and you finish with ice cream from Cafe Loki. Guests say the portions are generous.
Yes. The child price covers ages 1 to 12. See our guide to kids and dietary needs.
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Harbour to Hallgrimskirkja in a group of ten, finishing with ice cream.
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