Private Icelandic Casual Fine Dining Experience
by Reykjavik Wayfinder · Reykjavík
- Suits older travellers
- Works in the rain
from €558.3 per person
Next departure: Sat 24 Oct
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Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Laugavegur - Kröns, Reykjavík
Guide
Guided in English, Icelandic
Departs
18:00
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before
Meeting point, in Reykjavik Wayfinder's words: If you would prefer to be picked up at a location at your request then send us an email and we will sort it out.
About this experience
This is a privately hosted dining experience that invites you into the deliciously weird and wonderful world of Icelandic food—the kind locals grew up with, argue about, brag about, and secretly adore. Designed exclusively for you and your guests, this experience is intimate, relaxed, and deeply personal.
This isn’t stiff white‑tablecloth fine dining. This is Icelandic fine dining our way: cozy, flavorful, story‑soaked, and guided by a born‑and‑raised local who knows exactly why Icelanders eat what we eat—and why we’re proud of it.
Your host will lead you bite‑by‑bite through the foods that shaped Icelandic life for generations. Expect dishes passed down from grandparents, ingredients rooted in survival and tradition, and flavors wrapped in folklore, family secrets, and the occasional mischievous story. In Iceland, every plate has a past—and in this private setting, those stories come alive.
With no crowds and no rushing, the experience unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing space for conversation, questions, laughter, and connection. By the end, you’ll leave full, happy, and armed with cultural knowledge that turns you into the most interesting person at your next dinner party.
Expect legends, history, humor, and a food journey that’s as authentically Icelandic as it gets—no mass‑tourism nonsense, just the real thing, served with heart.
Perfect for couples, this private dining experience is an intimate way to connect through food, stories, and shared discovery. Whether you’re celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, or simply carving out meaningful time together while traveling, the relaxed, candle‑lit atmosphere invites conversation and closeness. With no group distractions and a pace set just for you, it’s the kind of evening where laughter flows easily, flavors linger, and memories are made—one unforgettable bite at a time.
Ideal for Couples, Families & Friends
This private dining experience is designed to be shared—whether you’re a couple seeking a memorable evening, a family exploring Icelandic culture together, or friends gathering around great food and good stories. The relaxed, intimate setting makes it easy to connect, laugh, and learn at your own pace, with the experience tailored to your group. Stories are engaging for all ages, the atmosphere is warm and unpretentious, and everyone is welcome at the table. It’s a meaningful way to spend time together while discovering Iceland through its food, traditions, and sense of humor.
Description from the operator, Reykjavik Wayfinder. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Kröns
Included
4 drinks are included, wine, beer or cocktails, coffee and soda depending on your wishes
Not included
Tips are always appreciated, never expected :) If you want to leave a tip for the servers or your guide then feel free to do so.
Good to know
Empty stomach and a smile :)
We can always accomodate the settings and the food to your wishes, just be sure to let us know in advance.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Why we list it
Reykjavik Wayfinder is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
Read before you book
- Blue Lagoon transfer: private car, shuttle or taxi?A private Blue Lagoon transfer costs €107 to €232 per car. Under three people the bus is cheaper; with luggage or a late flight the car wins.
- Keflavík Airport transfer: shared shuttle or private?Every Iceland trip starts at Keflavík. Shared shuttle or private transfer? The right answer depends on group size and landing time more than budget.
- Private family tours in Iceland: what they costTaste Iceland's private family tours run €1,024 to €1,595 per booking. What you get for that, which age limits apply, and when a cheaper family tour wins.
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From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 16.181 kr.Lowest price
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Old Town Reykjavík
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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Black Pearl Reykjavik
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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