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The Icelandic Sweet Tooth Tour

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Taste the local flavors of Iceland—and follow your guide to foodie hotspots you might otherwise miss—on this intimate, small-group walking tour. Explore downtown Reykjavik on foot to soak up its unique energy, and look forward to savoring an array of pastries, ice cream, skyr, and more at various artisan food businesses. Discover unique Icelandic flavors and ingredients for a delicious culinary immersion.
  • Explore locals-loved bakeries and dessert destinations in Reykjavik
  • This small-group walking tour helps keep your sightseeing personal
  • Learn insider facts and stories from your guide's narration
  • All bites and samples are included in the tour cost for your ease

What's Included

  • Snacks
    Pastries, Sweets & Icecream

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Hlöllabátar
      Ingólfstorgi 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

      Outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square and the two tall stone pillars. Center Hotel Plaza is to your right. Benches, tables, and a covered ceiling make it a comfortable spot to wait.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .2:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Ingólfstorg

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Laugavegur

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    BakaBaka

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    Taste Of Iceland

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    5

    Ísbúðin litla Valdís

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Dass Reykjavik

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Not recommended for those that are lactose intolerent because of the Icecream
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    A_M
    We couldn’t have asked for a better way to begin our vacation in Iceland! What was supposed to be a group tour turned into a private experience for just the two of us—such a fun surprise! Our guide Oli was the perfect friend to have in Reykjavik. They made the tour feel personal, fun, and full of interesting facts about the local treats. We got to try a variety of local treats, but our absolute favorite was the Happy Marriage—a delicious pastry we’ll definitely miss! This tour was a perfect mix of tasty pastries, history, and great conversation. If you’re in Iceland and have a sweet tooth, this is a must-do! We felt like we had a friend showing us the best spots!

    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 37 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Such fun

    Nora_O, Nov 2025
    We had a wonderful time with our guide Paul. The tasting treats were delicious! We even stopped to feed the swans with our kids during our tour. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Thank you so much, Nora! 🥰 We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time with Páll. How special that you even got to feed the swans with your kids — such a sweet and memorable moment! 🦢✨ The tasting treats and little surprises along the way make the experience extra fun, especially for families. So happy to hear it was a 10 out of 10 experience — that means the world to us! 🙌 We look forward to welcoming you all again on another adventure soon! 🧭💙🐾 Warm regards, Steina Your Friend in Reykjavík & Team

    Sweet Tour

    Richard_B, Oct 2025
    This is the only tour of the 6 we have done that we don't recommend. We had already been to most of the establishments, we wouldn't call a small piece of dried haddock part of a sweet tour, there were more interesting items on the menus which were not part of the tasting, probably because the tour was trying to keep costs down, and it was not good value for money. We recommend just going to the cafes yourself without a tour.

    What an eclectic trip!

    Colleen_S, Aug 2025
    Thor was really knowledgeable and made the tour interesting! We tried all sorts of sweets and go the history about the places we went and the food we ate, it was delightful!

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Dear Colleen, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your eclectic journey with Thor (Bjarni Þór) and loved experiencing Reykjavík's sweets and stories. Þór takes great pride in sharing the city's unique history and delicious treats, and we're thrilled it made your tour memorable and delightful! We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team

    Wonderful Tour

    Kathryn_R, Jul 2025
    A wonderful tour! Tastings were great and loved all the tales of growing up in Iceland! A delicious way to end our time in Iceland.

    Sweet Tooth Tour – A Delicious Start to Our Iceland Trip!

    A_M, Jul 2025
    We couldn’t have asked for a better way to begin our vacation in Iceland! What was supposed to be a group tour turned into a private experience for just the two of us—such a fun surprise! Our guide Oli was the perfect friend to have in Reykjavik. They made the tour feel personal, fun, and full of interesting facts about the local treats. We got to try a variety of local treats, but our absolute favorite was the Happy Marriage—a delicious pastry we’ll definitely miss! This tour was a perfect mix of tasty pastries, history, and great conversation. If you’re in Iceland and have a sweet tooth, this is a must-do! We felt like we had a friend showing us the best spots!

    Sweet tooth satisfied

    Ralph_C, Jun 2025
    Great selection of sweet treats . The guide provided interesting insights into Icelandic people and culture.

    A pretty "sweet" way to spend an afternoon in Reykjavik!

    Jonathan_L, May 2025
    Our tour guide Thor provided an excellent blend of history, culture, and sweets throughout our beautiful afternoon stroll through Reykjavik. The tour group ended up only being my wife and I, and Thor really took the time to engage and welcome us to Icelandic sweets. Also, as a side note - the photos taken along the way and shared after the tour were a fantastic touch for keepsake memories.

    Wonderful dessert tour!

    Kelly_E, Apr 2025
    We had a great time with Ester E on our dessert tour today! We learned so much about her, Iceland and the desserts were delicious! A very enjoyable low key afternoon!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Dear Kelly, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're so glad Ester made your Sweet Tooth tour memorable and enjoyable. It's fantastic to hear you appreciated both the delicious sweets and the stories about Iceland. We hope you'll join us again on another tour soon. Until then, sweet travels! Warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team

    Lots of goodies.

    Eleanor_C, Feb 2025
    Guide thor was friendly and full of information. Learned a lot about iceland. Lots of goodies to eat and nice places to see.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Hi Eleanor, We truly appreciate your kind review! Bjarni Þór is a fantastic guide, and we’re thrilled he made your tour both enjoyable and educational. We love sharing Icelandic culture through food and stories, and we’re glad you had fun exploring tasty goodies and beautiful spots with us. Thank you for choosing Your Friend In Reykjavik! With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Tea

    Great tour

    Linda_K, Feb 2025
    Bo was a great tour guide!!! He gave us so much history about Iceland along the way to our many sweet tooth stops!! He made our experience wonderful!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Dear Linda, Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased Bo ( Sveinbjörn ) made your tour both informative and enjoyable. Our guides are passionate about sharing the stories of Iceland—and introducing guests to the country's tastiest treats! We'll make sure Bo sees your lovely comments. If your travels bring you back to Reykjavik, please join us again! With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Tea

    Historical and Delicious!

    Kirby_T, Dec 2024
    Our tour was a beautiful blend of history, current events, and delicious cuisine so that we could experience Icelandic culture first hand. This small group tour was great. It was just my family and the guide took time to answer our questions and discuss the topics we were interested in. Loved this experience!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Dear Kirby_T, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re happy to know you enjoyed the unique blend of history, local flavors, and cultural insights on our small group tour. Our guides strive to make every tour engaging and interactive, and it sounds like yours did just that. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back on another adventure in Reykjavik! With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team

    It was just me and my...

    Graciela_G, Dec 2024
    It was just me and my husband on the tour. I can't recall our guides name but he was awesome had alot of information and took lots of pictures of us!

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Dear Graciela, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you and your husband enjoyed your private tour and that our guide made it a memorable experience. We take great pride in providing knowledgeable guides who go the extra mile—both literally and figuratively. We're also glad you have plenty of photos to remember your adventure. If you ever return to Reykjavik, we'd be delighted to see you again. With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team

    Sweet tooth

    Nicholas_K, Aug 2024
    Fun tour of some of the best spots for sweets in Reykjavík. Especially enjoyed the pastries, but all 5 stops were great. Our guide, Gudjon, was fun and knowledgeable! Recommended.

    Excellent Sweet Tooth Tour

    Cathie_C, Jun 2024
    A big thank you to tour guides Oli and Gudjon for their many kindnesses, for sharing their combined expertise on Icelandic history and culture, and for making the Sweet Tooth Tour’s 5 excellent stops (pastries, candy, Greek “beignets”, ice cream, and more) so enjoyable. I especially liked the pastries and learning about the history of the shop and the area. Go hungry, enjoy learning some new things about the treats and about local history from fantastic guides Oli and Gudjon, and definitely plan for a later dinner!!

    Sweet tooth heaven.

    Kathryn_R, Jun 2024
    Sweet tooth heaven! Thoroughly enjoyed this tour to Baka Baka for the pastries and hot chocolate, to Valdis for Icelandic ice cream and to Taste of Iceland. Have fun!

    Perfection

    Kate_O, Mar 2024
    Two 8 years olds for this tour - AH - MA - ZING!! From the introduction to the Nordic Gods and the pillars in the Center Square - the guide captivated the kids imagination and eating experience. Hot chocolate, pastries, candy, ice cream, and yogurt...the American kids ate everything and asked a billion questions. He was patient, kind and so engaged. This is the 2nd sweet tour booked for kids (one in Paris) and I constantly recommend to everyone!

    Great tour, tasty treats!

    timothy_b, Feb 2024
    Lovely tour with an amazing host, Oli! Enjoyed some delicious treats and learned about their history. Oli is very passionate and knowledgeable about everything we tried and about Reykjavík itself. Would highly recommend this tour.

    Great trip!

    Kayla_O, Feb 2024
    Great tour! Einar was very informative and the food was all delicious. Every single stop was great, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Would highly recommend

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Dear Kayla, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Einar and that every stop exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know the food and the entire experience made your trip memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Reykjavik soon! With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team

    Made my trip

    Tori_L, Feb 2024
    I did this the first day I was in Iceland, and it was a great decision! The guide Oli was phenomenal! There was never a dull moment, and he gave me wonderful recommendations!

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Thank you so much, Tori, for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first day in Iceland with us and that Óli made such a positive impression. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures with Your Friend In Reykjavik! With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team

    Delicious fun educational

    Andy_K, Feb 2024
    Stefan was an engaging interesting and fun guide. We did not expect to end up eating sooo much! Everything was delicious and we also learnt a lot along the way. Would definitely recommend

    Wonderful sweets and company!

    Ryeleigh_P, Dec 2023
    It was just my bf, the guide and I, the sweets were amazing all the flavors brought out not just sugar, the guide was kind and we all had very good conversation and he was very knowledgeable!

    Another great way to experience Iceland

    LISA_G, Nov 2023
    Everything I ate was amazing. There was not one thing that I did not like. Our guide was very personable and made us all feel like we had known him for years.

    Fantastic guide, Arnr,...

    william_n, Nov 2023
    Fantastic guide, Arnr, insightful information about the treats, as well as the city. Definitely enjoyed, and the sugar buzz enjoyed as well.

    A sweet trip!

    Ashley_G, Aug 2023
    Such an awesome time and GREAT selection of amazing goodies!! We thoroughly enjoyed our guide, he was super helpful and super friendly!

    Yum, Yum! Save Room for Dessert!

    Allison_D, Jul 2023
    Yum, yum! Where to start…we enjoyed this tasty tour of Reykjavik on a chilly afternoon. We enjoyed every taste from start to finish! We enjoyed some delicious Icelandic pastries, candies, and ice cream. This was such a fun way to spend an afternoon, and although we booked this primarily for our kids to enjoy, my husband and I enjoyed it just as much as the kids! We had a wonderful guide and truly enjoyed this experience!

    So much goodness

    Margo_O, Jun 2023
    What a great time we had. I’m going to say this upfront - be prepared to eat. A lot! We had lunch before our 2:00 tour and we were stuffed at the end. Tried some different pastries and ice cream flavors amount other surprising treats. Would definitely recommend doing this tour.

    A Sweet Tour

    Brenda_B, Jun 2023
    We loved the Sweet Tooth Tour. Mathias was our guide. He took us to five different shops and we had a variety of pastries, candies and ice cream, all very good. He had quite the knowledge of Reykjavik and Iceland history. He was very well spoken and answered all of our questions. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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