15 Nordic Food & Tasting Tours in Scandinavia to Build a Day Around

1.The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Spend two to three hours with a private local guide such as Monica, Claudio, Fabrine, or Grazi, tasting Danish favorites from hot dogs and pastries to smørrebrød and chocolates. The walk links Torvehallerne, City Hall Square, and the Round Tower area with food, city orientation, and flexible choices for dietary needs.

“Monica was so insightful and such a great guide. She was very accommodating and we got a good insight of Copenhagen as well as where to and what to eat. Highly recommend.”

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8.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $172

Spend three hours walking from Oslo Central Station through Youngstorget and Grünerløkka, stopping for fish soup, a farm-to-table meal, and Norwegian waffles with brown cheese. Guides such as Idunn, Annie, Margarita, and Eden lead groups of up to 10, with about 3 km of walking, short steep hills, and public transport included.

“A great walk through a part of Oslo we never would have seen without this tour. The pace of the walk was easy, with some hills that helped us to digest each of the meals. During the walk it was great to get to hear information about Oslo and the area as well as ask questions and get key information from Margarita our guide. Our favorite stop was the fish soup! But the waffle at the end tied it up nicely. We left with or stomachs full, legs tired, and felt like we spent the afternoon with a local friend.”

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9.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems of Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · from $186

Meet Margarita, Ingunn, or another English-speaking local guide at Oslo’s tiger statue for a three-hour walk through lesser-known parts of the city. Taste fish soup, Norwegian cheese, smoked trout, roast veal, waffles, and brown cheese at three local stops. Expect 4 kilometers of mostly flat walking, a few steep hills, and a small group of up to 10.

“Had an amazing experience on the gastronomic tour in Oslo! The food was delicious, and it was so interesting to discover the Norwegian specialties. Margarita was incredibly friendly, and we had such great conversations throughout the tour. The stories she shared about the area added a fascinating layer to the experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Oslo!”

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10.Guided Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Join a local guide such as Rigmor, Nora, Monica, or Caroline for five Norwegian food tastings across Ålesund’s cafés and restaurants. Expect short walks, Art Nouveau streets, sea air, coffee, still water, and stories about local life. Menus change with the season, opening hours, and day of week.

“Rigmor was very nice and full of interesting things about Alesund, the food was very nice.”

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11.Copenhagen Modern Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend four hours eating your way across Copenhagen with a guide such as Sandra, stopping at Torvehallerne, Kødbyen, and Carlsbergbyen. Expect Danish specialties, international flavors, snacks, brunch, a sit-down lunch, alcoholic drinks, and stories about how the city’s food culture has changed. The group is capped at 10 people.

“I chose this tour specifically because it seemed the most unique to the other Copenhagen food tours (specifically.. you didn't stop for a hotdog lol). It was definitely interesting! We stopped at a variety of places, including a middle eastern restaurant that I gladly revisited later on my trip. Our guide was also an archeologist, which was really cool because she provided fascinating historical information on the tour as we discussed food. I would recommend!”

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12.Helsinki Food Tour Including Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $204

Meet your English-speaking guide at Helsinki’s Old Market Hall for a two-hour walk through Finnish food culture. Expect tastings such as smoked reindeer, sausages, fish, squeaky bread cheese, cloudberry jam, and sweets, plus stops at Esplanadi Park, a supermarket, Fazer, and Alko. Guides including Olga, Cornelia, Christine, and Artem have led past tours.

“A great way to taste key dishes which are native to Finland. Our guide was knowledgeable both about food, but also the history of Helsinki. She took us into 4 different venues where we tasted fish, bear, reindeer, soup and dessert. This was a private tour so we were able to ask many questions”

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13.A Well Balanced History and Food Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk central Oslo with local guide Tanya-Lisa, linking Norwegian history with food stops at a chocolate shop, gourmet market, canteen, and traditional pub. You’ll see the Opera, Aker Brygge, City Hall, and Akershus Fortress, then pay separately for tastings such as salmon, fish soup, meat, and local beer. Sunday and evening food choices are limited.

“Great combo history/food tour. We covered a lot of ground and saw a lot..l Very informative. The food stops were fantastic. Tanya took us to a salmon fishery company, raising salmon in the fjords attached restaurant, where we got a history lesson on how salmon is raised. We got to sample fiskekaker “fish cakes” and three different prepared salmon 🍣 bites: delicious. We then went to our favorite place, which was a commercial fish market with a tiny attached store, where they sell their products. We got to sample six different meats and fish including whale 🐳. (Whale not my favorite). We also hit an adorable cafe where we had…”

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14.Secret walking Food Tour Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $128

Spend three hours tasting Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide such as Will or Sonia. Try smørrebrød, meatballs, a Danish hot dog, Carlsberg, chocolate, and cardamom pastry while walking through the city center. The group is limited to 10, with an optional upgrade for local schnapps and Gammel Dansk.

“Excellent tour with Will. Great introduction to Copenhagen for our first time in the city. Loved the variety of delicious food we sampled. The markets were a particular highlight- we liked the meatballs so much we went back the next day. Will was a great guide, friendly and funny and would highly recommend 😁”

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15.FOOD Tour with Roof Top Bar in Helsinki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Join a small group of up to eight at 11:00 for a two-hour Helsinki food walk led by a local guide. Taste salmon, herring, caviar, smoked reindeer, Lapish cheese, pastries, and chocolate at cafés and the Old Market Hall, then enjoy a drink at Monkey Rooftop Bar. Guides such as Lara and Larisa add food and cultural context.

“Larisa, our tour guide, was amazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Finnish food culture. She shared a lot about Finnish culture and language in addition to the delicious food we were eating. She is very knowledgeable, personable and fun. Would highly recommend starting your trip to Helsinki with this tour.”

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