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City Walk & Food Tasting<\/h2>\n
Get a lay of the land as you head into town with a knowledgeable guide to check out Reykjavik\u2019s sights and learn about Iceland\u2019s history, from settlement to city. Enjoy sweeping views from the top of the Hallgrimskirkja church, brush up on the island\u2019s volcanic past at City Hall, and then head to a pub in Old Harbour to take a tastebud tour with tapas-style treats<\/a>. From succulent bites of lamb to freshly caught fish, bites of the country\u2019s best fare pair perfectly with glasses of locally made beers. It\u2019s the perfect place to continue chatting about Iceland\u2019s past and get tips on other places to eat. If your time is limited or you\u2019re feeling a bit hangry, skip the city walk and join up with Reykjavik Sightseeing<\/a> to jump right to the food.<\/p>\n Leave the city behind with Gray Line Iceland and embark on a tasting tour of the Golden Circle<\/a>, the name given to the route that passes around Iceland\u2019s rugged perimeter. Pass through harsh volcanic landscapes of black rock, cruise past sprawling pasturelands dotted with grazing sheep, and check out dramatic headlands and coastal areas. Along the way, pop into a dairy farm to try yoghurt-like skyr<\/em> served alongside homemade bread, roast beef, and river trout. Enjoy bruschetta and tomato schnapps at an organic farm, and cap off your day with adventurous bites of dried fish, followed up by smoked lamb, and sweet tooth-satisfying servings of pancakes with whipped cream, rhubarb jelly, and honey.<\/p>\n Open since 1913, Olgerdin Brewery is the oldest in Iceland and they\u2019ve spent the last 100 years perfecting their best recipes, plus adding a few new ones along the way. Taste their finest creations as you team up with an experienced guide from Gray Line Iceland<\/a> and head inside for a spirited tour sure to warm you up on even the coldest days. Sip sweet glasses of mead made from local honey, compare frothy pints of dark ales and light lagers, and take a shot of Brennivin, the potent herbal schnapps that still carries the nickname \u2018black death\u2019 because of the skull that once graced its black-and-white label.<\/p>\n Explore Iceland\u2019s finer side with a delicious dinner at Kopar. Let Special Tours make all the arrangements<\/a> at this award-winning restaurant keen on elevating the country\u2019s rustic fare to the highest level of international dishes. From delicate scallops with dill cream and salmon roe to blue ling with a lobster-infused sauce, let each dish lead you through Iceland\u2019s tastes in a serene environment overlooking the Atlantic with views of the Esja mountain range nearby.<\/p>\n Why let the fisherman have all the fun? Cut out the middle man and get an up-close look at the country\u2019s maritime heritage as you head out to sea with Special Tours<\/a> to cast your line into the deep blue waters of the Atlantic. Climb aboard a classic Icelandic fishing trawler and help setup your line to fish for cod, catfish, Pollock, and halibut. When you\u2019ve landed your day\u2019s catch, hand it over to the ship\u2019s chef and let them turn your keepers into a memorable meal, served right on the boat surrounded by the open sea.<\/p>\n Iceland – Top Attractions and Inspiring Photos – a photo list by Trover<\/a>Golden Circle Farms<\/h2>\n
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Kopar Restaurant<\/h2>\n
Catch of the Day<\/h2>\n