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The 15 Best Food Tours in Scandinavia

47 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Fermented shark and a hot dog in Reykjavík, smørrebrød in Copenhagen, reindeer and cloudberries in Lapland. These 15 walk the markets and the small kitchens, priced, timed and clear about how hungry to turn up.

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland - Four to six stops, with enough food for a full meal
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Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

1.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Walk from Harpa Concert Hall through central Reykjavík, stopping at four to six restaurants and food trucks for eight or more tastings. Try dishes such as lamb, fish, plokkfiskur, fermented shark, hot dogs, and rye bread ice cream while guides including Stevie, Thor, Lenny, and Mímir share food traditions, local stories, and practical restaurant tips.

“Thor was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing stories about the local culture. All food stops were well-organized with perfect portions, delicious fare, and were flexible to accommodate some food restrictions of members of our group.”

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Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour - Icelandic Traditional Food - Ingolfur Square: a simple start in central Reykjavik
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Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour – Icelandic Traditional Food

2.Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour – Icelandic Traditional Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,012 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Walk central Reykjavik with a guide such as Paul, Bo, Stefan, or Robyn, stopping for shellfish soup, lamb soup, the famous Icelandic hot dog, local snacks, and fermented shark. The 2.5 to 3-hour tour ends near Hallgrimskirkja with an Icelandic drink and a small group of no more than 12 people.

“It started out I was the only once scheduled for my tour, they were very accommodating leaving the tour open to book until morning of because I wouldn’t not be able to reschedule to another time. Luckily 4 other people booked! Our tour Guide Bo was awesome very informative of Icelandic culture and the process of how the food is prepared! Had an amazing time and got to try some amazing food!”

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The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour - Starting at Frederiksborggade and Torvehallerne
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The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour

3.The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Walk central Copenhagen with a local guide such as Toby, Marie, Peter, or Camilla, stopping for Danish cheese, smørrebrød, beer or cider, pastries, sweets, hot dogs, licorice, and chocolate. The route is limited to 12 people and usually lasts about four hours, with enough food for a full meal.

“We were lucky to have Marie lead our food tour around Copenhagen. The group was a perfect size and though it was raining, we still had an amazing time with amazing food. Marie was so knowledgeable about the fare in Copenhagen and the selected restaurants, taverns, and selection of food was superb. Thanks again! 5-Stars for us!”

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The Nordic Food Walk Stockholm - Stureplan and K25 show two sides of Stockholm
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The Nordic Food Walk Stockholm

4.The Nordic Food Walk Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 642 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Spend four hours tasting Swedish classics and modern favorites with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Östermalms Saluhall, K25, Hötorget, delis, and Gamla Stan. Expect meatballs, seafood, game meats, cloudberry jam, salty licorice, chocolate, beer, wine, and a final fika with cinnamon bun and coffee.

“Very informative and lots of information from knowledgeable guide, Cotton. Would recommend to fellow solo travellers.”

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Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics - Torvehallerne starts the meal with variety
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Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics

5.Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Walk from Torvehallerne to City Hall Square while sampling smørrebrød, meatballs, roast pork, a Danish hot dog, cardamom pastry, Carlsberg, kombucha, and a secret dish. Guides such as Will, Sonia, Sofia, and Silke add local food and city context. Come hungry, allow for outdoor stops, and report dietary needs in advance.

“Will was a super nice, knowledgeable and funny guy so the tour with him was a real pleasure. What you need to know? Don‘t eat much before 😊”

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Politically Incorrect Beer Walk - Mikkeller Bar and Copenhagen’s craft beer story
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Politically Incorrect Beer Walk

6.Politically Incorrect Beer Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Walk through Vesterbro with a guide such as Thor, Roger, Martin, or Derek, tasting eight Danish beers as you learn about Tivoli, Central Station, Carlsberg, the Meatpacking District, and the red-light district. Expect a funny, sometimes crude outdoor tour, not a pub crawl or brewery visit.

“Good little tour around Copenhagen. Short but just what we needed. Good knowledge of area. Heavily catered for American tourist”

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Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour (Est. 2011). - Starting at Torvehallerne near Nørreport
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Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour (Est. 2011).

7.Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour (Est. 2011).

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Walk central Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide such as Simon, Marie, Peter, or Camilla, stopping for eight generous tastings. Try Arla Unika cheese, fresh pastry, smørrebrød, craft beer, an organic hot dog, licorice, royal court sweets, and Summerbird chocolate while seeing the Round Tower, Botanical Garden, and Latin Quarter.

“Great tour and guide! Great food and drink! Copenhagen is awesome! Highly recommend!”

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Copenhagen: Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour - The walk is part of the meal
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Copenhagen: Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

8.Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 414 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Walk Copenhagen with an English-speaking local guide and stop at five bakeries for Danish favorites such as Wienerbrød, Tebirkes, Kringle, and Hindbærsnitter. Guides including Theo, Simon, Noah, Emily, and Linea mix pastry lore with city history. Expect generous half portions, a small group of up to 10, and about 5 kilometers of walking.

“The pastries were amazing and the guide was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. A must-do”

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Reykjavik: Icelandic Food Tour - Starting at Hlöllabátar in central Reykjavik
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Reykjavik: Icelandic Food Tour

9.Icelandic Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 407 reviews · 3 hours · from $148

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide and sample at least ten Icelandic foods across several restaurants. Expect lamb soup, fish, cod, fermented shark, an Icelandic hot dog, sweets and a final drink. Guides such as Stefan, Einar, Paul, Magnus and Anna mix food with stories about Icelandic culture and city life.

“Amazing experience! A great way to start our trip in Iceland.”

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Stockholm Food Tour - Fish, seafood, and the second food hall
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Stockholm Food Tour

10.Stockholm Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Start at Östermalms Food Hall and walk about 2 miles through Stockholm with an English-speaking guide. Seven tasting stops cover meatballs, fish soup, cured meats, cheese, chocolate, licorice, pastries, and coffee. Guides including Cotton, Teresa, and Fritz have led the route, which ends in Old Town.

“The tour was excellent , food was great, our tour guide was fantastic and very helpful. I would recommend this.”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food - Walking the Taiga Forest for About Three Hours
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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

11.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Join David from Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a small-group walk through Nuuksio National Park, about 35 minutes from central Helsinki. You may cross a frozen lake, use snowshoes, pick berries, swim in summer, and learn about Finnish plants and wildlife. Glögi, biscuits, berry juice, and homemade mushroom soup are included.

“It was lovely to get out into the National Park and see some beautiful scenery. The walk along the different trails showed us were to find many berries and mushrooms. David was a great guide, planning the route so we saw a wide variety of things. The hike was just the right level of challenge. The biscuits, sweets and mushroom soup were delicious.”

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Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket - Key points to know before you go
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Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

12.Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

At Malmö’s Disgusting Food Museum, you can explore 80 notorious foods, smell the world’s stinkiest cheese, and test selected samples at the tasting bar. The visit takes about one to two hours and suits curious adults, children, and anyone who enjoys unusual food stories. Book ahead for guaranteed entry.

“We had fun here the exhibits were good and so was the tasting bar although I have to say it was a bit of a frost finishing with 6 hot sauces”

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Reykjavik: Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting - The welcome drink sets the tone
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Reykjavik: Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

13.Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 352 reviews · 1h 15m · from $48

Spend 75 minutes at Eimverk Distillery learning how Icelandic barley becomes Flóki whiskey, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín. Your English or Icelandic-speaking guide leads the tour, explains Iceland’s spirit-making story, and serves three featured spirits, often with extra samples. The distillery is wheelchair accessible and welcomes adults only.

“amazing evening great start to our trip to Iceland. easy to get to via public transit.”

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Food and Culture walk - Bryggen, Hanseatic trade, and food that traveled
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Food and Culture walk

14.Food and Culture walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 243 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123

Spend about three hours walking central Bergen with a local food-loving guide. Taste fish cake, brown cheese, dried cod, soup, apple drink, and beer while hearing stories at the Fish Market, Bryggen, and lesser-known corners. Guides such as Ole, Frida, Serena, and Sabrina are praised for their warmth and local insight. Expect a small group of up to 15.

“Excellent tour, knowledgeable guides (on both food and Bergen history), and delicious food! Did last longer than we expected (3 hours), which was fine.”

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Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting - Fish cakes, rye bread, and remoulade
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Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting

15.Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $197

Walk central Copenhagen with a private local guide such as Magda, Karolina, Jeff, or Rozelle. Taste Danish hot dogs, fish cakes, roast pork, smørrebrød, schnapps, beer, elder juice, pastries, and coffee. Expect a generous, meal-sized tasting menu, about 2 to 3 miles of walking, and plenty of city history along the way.

“Magda was a delight! Appreciated she reached out the day before and during tour offered to adjust end point closer to where we were staying. Very knowledgeable and passionate. You will not be hungry on this tour!”

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