About this experience
Meet Iris and Nonni, two hospitable Icelanders with a passion for travel, food, and music. They run a travel company and lead trips all over their country and are a wealth of knowledge about history, geology, culture and of course, the local food! Iris is a skilled home-cook who says good cooking is in her veins. Her mother was an excellent cook and her daughter has inherited the skill too. For the first part of the experience, join the two in the kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. They will teach you how to prepare 2 dishes that are easy to replicate at home. You will get to taste the authentic food that Icelanders eat at their homes and also enjoy the warm hospitality they offer no matter the weather.
• Cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to Icelandic culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Vegetarian and gluten free options available
• If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local market
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
What is included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
- If you choose the "market + cooking" tour grade option, your experience includes a market tour
- Private cooking class with your host Iris
- Gratuities
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Itinerary and highlights
Meet your hosts at their home and then drive to the nearby market (if you have selected the market tour option as well, or else your experience will start with the cooking class). They will introduce you to some of their favorite Icelandic products and teach you about local agriculture. As you browse you might pick up a few ingredients for your meal. After your market tour, you will drive back to their home to begin cooking. Join Iris and Nonni in their home kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. They will teach you how to prepare 2 dishes that are easy to replicate at home. Their kitchen is large and open, and you’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at preparing foods like salmon salad, fresh greens, or dessert.
A typical meal at Iris and Nonni’s table includes slow-roasted meat, often Icelandic lamb which is organic and exclusively pasture-raised, local fish like Atlantic salmon that is served, raw, smoked or baked, potato dishes, and bright, fresh vegetables.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your host Iris at her home in downtown Reykjavik. There are bus stops very nearby and you can take buses 1, 2, and 15 to the stops Fílarelphia or Klambratún. Exact address can be found in your ticket, please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Traveling Spoon
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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