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4.8(2,856 reviews)

Reykjavik Food Walk & Northern Lights Boat Tour

7 hours
Max 12 people
Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

Experience Icelandic cuisine and hunt for the Northern Lights in a single evening tour, combining a guided food tour with a boat adventure.

Highlights

  • Authentic Icelandic culinary experience
  • Explore Reykjavik's historic city center
  • Witness the Northern Lights over the Atlantic
  • Comfortable warm overalls provided
  • Expert local guides sharing Icelandic culture

Full description

Indulge in an unforgettable evening in Reykjavik with our Food Lovers Tour and Northern Lights Voyage. Begin your adventure with a guided walking tour through the city's charming streets, savoring traditional Icelandic dishes at handpicked local restaurants. As you explore, your expert guide will share captivating stories about Iceland's rich history and culture. After your culinary journey, embark on a Northern Lights hunt by boat. Departing from Reykjavik's Old Harbour, you'll sail into the serene North Atlantic waters, away from city lights, for optimal aurora viewing. Warm overalls are provided to keep you comfortable as you search the night sky for the mesmerizing Northern Lights. This 7-hour experience offers a perfect blend of Icelandic flavors and natural wonders, ensuring a memorable evening in the land of fire and ice.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour
  • Traditional Icelandic dishes from local restaurants
  • Guided Northern Lights boat tour with warm overalls
  • Alcoholic beverages during the food tour

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates from October 1st to March 15th, with departures at 9 PM; from September and March 15th to May 1st, departures are at 10 PM.
  • If the Northern Lights are not visible during the tour, a free ticket is provided for another attempt.
  • The tour is conducted in English; guides are graduates of the Icelandic Tour Guide School.

Know before you go

  • Wear warm, layered clothing suitable for outdoor conditions on the boat.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning Northern Lights and city views.
  • Arrive at the meeting point, Hlöllabátar at Austurstræti 1, preferably 10 minutes before the tour starts.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.8(2,856 reviews)
GetYourGuide
Erin
Jul 2026
1.0

Frankly a waste of money, especially a waste of time. The first two stops were boring but OK. Then all downhill. We included in our description that we have 1 severe dairy allergy (the description said it could accommodate)but only one accommodation was made so my partner couldn’t eat anything after the first 2. The 3rd stop was literally the hot dog stand, which we had to stand and wait in a 30 minute line for?Anyone can go to a hot dog stand on their own at a better time in the day with no line. The hot dogs are made with milk powder. The 4th stop was supposed to be candy and fish jerky….from a store, not even a restaurant- I could buy this myself, so that felt like a joke. store the guide was going to buy it from was closed LOL so he went to a grocery store to get it. The last stop was a fish dish made with dairy. I would never recommend this tour. It was so unnecessarily drawn out. We are so sad one of our only nights here was wasted on this poorly done, time-consuming tour

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Tracy
Jul 2026
5.0

The ferry was cancelled due to the weather so the trip changed; be flexible when booking the Westman tour for this reason. Your Friend Reykjavík driver Daniel made the tour so special. He is so personable and thoughtful. It was such a comfortable trip and so convenient when seeing the different places. The best part was going to and eating at places that are local treasures, not just touristy destinations. Highly recommend!

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Dianna Maurer
Jul 2026
5.0

We had a lovely private tour on our last day in Reykjavik! Our boat had us disembark at 8am but our flight wasn’t until 5pm! Petra took us all around town and gave us a locals perspective! She showed us some beautiful spots to see before taking all of us to the airport. We had a lovely time with Petra and it was the perfect way to spend our last day!!!

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