7 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.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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