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Reykjavík Beer & Spirits Tasting Tour
Sample 10 local brews or 5 Icelandic liquors across 3 bars, plus hear the beer-ban story
2 h 30 min
Max 12 Guests
For decades, Iceland kept beer illegal, yet Reykjavík still built a nightlife with its own rules and rituals. Today the city pours craft brews and fiery liquors called "snaps," and this guided bar walk is the fastest way to understand why. Meet your expert guide downtown, visit three bars, and taste ten local beers or five spirits while hearing the beer-ban story up close. Then get local tips on how to make the most of Reykjavík's bar scene. Leave buzzed, informed, and ready to claim the night.
What's included
Taste Reykjavík’s bold side
Expert English-speaking guide
Curated bar-hopping route
Beer tasting or spirits tasting (based on your selection)
Local drinking culture insights
Small group experience
Guide tips
Food
Itinerary
Your tour begins at Ingólfur Square by Hlöllabátar sandwich shop
Meet your guide outside Hlöllabátar, facing Ingólfstorg Square. Get a quick primer on Iceland’s drinking laws, then choose beer or a traditional liqueur, snaps, so the tastings match your pace.
Walk Reykjavík’s compact downtown bar lanes
Follow your guide through the city center’s snug streets, where neon signs glow against corrugated metal and old stone. Along the way, hear how a 74-year beer ban shaped local habits and nightlife.
Taste a flight at Skúli Craft Bar
Settle in at Skúli Craft Bar for your first pours and a clear read on Icelandic brewing, from crisp lagers to hop-forward ales. Your guide breaks down flavors and styles so you know what to order later.
Sip your way through popular bars Lemmy and Ölstofa
Next, hop between two classic stops for more tastings and easy conversation. Compare what’s in your glass, swap notes with the group, and pick up practical tips on where to eat and where Reykjavík stays lively.
Your tour ends at Ölstofa Bar
Finish your final tastings at Ölstofa Bar and step back into the night already oriented to the center. If you want to keep going, ask your guide for nearby late-night bites and the best next bar for your style.
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Sat, 02 May 2026
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