BEER TOURS · REYKJAVIK
Good reykjavik beer tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk Reykjavik’s center with a local guide such as Bo, Óli, Stefán, or Chris, stopping at three bars for Icelandic craft beer and snaps. Expect a social evening, stories about Iceland’s 74-year beer ban, local tips, and tastings suited to the group.
“The beer door was so fun! Matt was such a great guide, very funny and gave great recommendations in the area! Would recommend to anyone in visiting Reykjavik!”
Join Lalli or Lella for a three-hour walk through central Reykjavik, linking Hallgrimskirkja, public art, City Hall, and Parliament with five food stops and local beer. Expect traditional dishes, generous portions, Icelandic stories, and a group capped at eight people.
“Loved Lolly and experiencing traditional Icelandic foods! He told us so much history and background of Iceland, the rest of our trip wouldn’t have been the same without this! 10/10 recommend”
Spend 150 minutes walking central Reykjavik with an English-speaking local guide such as Chris, Kristjan, Arnar, or Ástþór. Taste 10 Icelandic beers, or five schnapps and spirits, at Skúli Craft Bar, Lemmy, and Ölstofa, with stories about Vikings, Prohibition, and today’s microbreweries.
“Our guide was amazing. It was a Monday so maybe not the most busy night for a beer tour so we had him to ourselves. My friend isn’t a big beer drinker but he did a great job finding some lighter or sweeter options that she ended up really enjoying. Also, just a great price for the amount of drinks you get. They aren’t cheap anywhere in Iceland so getting to have some good drinks with great local history provided was awesome.”
Start at Dill Restaurant on Laugavegur with a guide-led supermarket visit, then sample Icelandic dishes and local craft brews at MicroBar Reykjavik. This small-group outing lasts about three hours, welcomes up to 12 people, and ends in central Reykjavik.
“A great travel experience and concept. I wish that this tour existed in 1990 when I first traveled to Iceland.”
