A Sweet Tasting City Tour
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Hassle-free
Cancellation
2 hours (approx.)
Shared Tour
Overview
You will make your own way to your meeting point in central Reykjavik, wear comfortable shoes to walk your way through the downtown streets.
Your guide will introduce you to some of Icelands most popular and well known treats.
This tour is perfect if you have a sweet tooth, depending on the season the selection may vary but whatever time you visit, there will be plenty treats in store!
Starting with a wonderful bakery, enjoy a sample of Icelandic pastries, made with traditional recipes try klenia - a deep-fried treat, similar to a donut and delicious!
As you savor the treats, your guide will narrate the history and just how the local bakers make these!
Your walk continues on to a chocolate shop, get ready to indulge in some Icelandic treats!
Discover the local flavors used to capture the best taste from wild berries to licorice!
Perhaps a tour highlight is the ice cream parlor and if you are feeling adventurous you can choose unique Icelandic flavors such as licorice!
Or perhaps skyr, which is a local dairy product.
A famous candy store, is perfect for your final stop.
Presenting an assortment of candies and sweets.
The legendary "Draumur" chocolate bar or the unusual combination of Licorice and chocolate -Þristur.
An alternative is offered, if licorice is not your favorite, but it really is a tasty flavor to try!
Your guide will present the best of the areas bakeries and point out some specialist gift stores, as you may want to take home a sweet souvenir.
You will leave your tour having tasted unique flavors and learned the names of the local specilaities including- Kleina - the Icelandic donut, Snúður - the cinnamon roll, chocolate with licorice and so much more “nammi” - Icelandic candy.
A delicious tour and you will make your own way back to your ship or hotel at the end of the tour.
Sample Itinerary:
- • 14:10 14:35 Food Tasting - Hjónabandssæla (Happy Marriage Cake)
- • 14:40 15:05 Food Tasting - Selection of traditional pastries
- • 15:10 15:25 Presentation and Tasting - Traditional Icelandic sweets and various food items
- • 15:30 15:45 Food Tasting - Modern take on traditional sweets
- • 15:45 16:00 Food Tasting - Icelandic Ice Cream as finale
- • 15:30 15:45 Food Tasting - Modern take on traditional sweets
- • 15:10 15:25 Presentation and Tasting - Traditional Icelandic sweets and various food items
- • 14:40 15:05 Food Tasting - Selection of traditional pastries
What's Included
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English Speaking Guide
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Guided Downtown Walking Tour
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Various Samples - Pastry, Sweets and Ice-Cream
Considerations
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This tour is suitable for cruise and hotel guests
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Entry fees to any activities not listed in the tour description
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Guests to make their own way to the meeting point in central Reykjavik. Around 15 minutes by taxi from cruise port
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Please arrive at your meeting point 15 minutes prior for an on-time departure
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in the tour, if you would like to give a gratuity/tip please bring cash
Special Instructions
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Dress for the weather and wear warm clothing, gloves and comfortable shoes
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Bring your water bottle
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This tour can accommodate wheelchairs and motorized scooters
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Instructions Will Be Provided On Your Voucher.
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