Operated by: Your Friend in Reykjavik

Private Reykjavík Microbrewery & Distillery Tour

Explore Iceland's craft drinks scene on this private 3.5-hour Reykjavík tour. Visit Malbygg Microbrewery and Eimverk Distillery with a dedicated driver-guide, sample locally made beers, whisky, gin, and spirits, and travel in comfort with hotel pickup included.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts From: Reykjavík
Pickup: Pickup required
Difficulty: EASY
Season: All year
Passengers: Min 1 · Max 10
Travel method: Mini Bus / Car

About this experience

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Discover the story behind Iceland's thriving craft drinks industry on this private tour of Reykjavík's most celebrated brewery and distillery. Over 3 hours 30 minutes, a dedicated driver-guide collects you from your chosen location and takes you behind the scenes at two of the capital's most respected producers.

Your first stop is Malbygg Microbrewery, founded in 2017 with a philosophy of brewing beers the team genuinely wants to drink. Here you'll learn about Iceland's brewing history, the production process, and the range of styles on offer — from hoppy IPAs and kettle-soured ales to stouts and wild sour ales — before sampling some of the best beers brewed on-site. This portion of the tour is fully private for your group.

The tour then continues to Eimverk Distillery, a family-run operation established in 2009 with a mission to craft premium Icelandic spirits exclusively from local ingredients. You'll discover how they produce Flóki, Iceland's first single malt whisky, aged in new American oak casks using 100% Icelandic barley; Vor, a pot-distilled gin; and Víti, their take on the iconic Icelandic Brennivín. Note that the whisky tasting at Eimverk is a shared experience, though your guide remains with you throughout.

At the end of the tour, your driver-guide returns you to your hotel or any other drop-off point you prefer in Reykjavík.

Highlights

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Private hotel pickup and drop-off included
Guided visit and beer tasting at Malbygg Microbrewery
Behind-the-scenes tour and spirit tasting at Eimverk Distillery
Sample Flóki whisky, Vor gin, Víti Brennivín, and craft beers
Learn how local Icelandic ingredients shape each product
Comfortable private vehicle with an expert driver-guide

Experience details

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Your driver-guide collects you from your chosen Reykjavík location and transports you in a comfortable private vehicle to both venues.

Malbygg Microbrewery: A private guided visit covering Iceland's brewing history, the brewing process, and the range of styles produced. Finish with an on-site tasting of Malbygg's craft beers, including hoppy ales, stouts, and sour styles.
Eimverk Distillery: A guided tour of this family-run distillery, exploring the distillation process and the philosophy of using only Icelandic ingredients. Sample Flóki single malt whisky, Vor gin, and Víti Brennivín. Note that the Eimverk whisky tasting is a shared experience with other visitors, while your guide remains with your group.

The order of the two venues may vary. After the tour concludes, your driver-guide returns you to your hotel or another preferred drop-off point in Reykjavík.

Why choose this tour

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This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to go beyond a standard sightseeing itinerary and engage directly with Iceland's craft drinks culture. Travelling in a private vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide means the experience is tailored to your group from start to finish.

Both venues are included in a single seamless itinerary — no separate bookings required.
All drinks at Malbygg and Eimverk are included in the tour price.
The tour is available in English, German, French, and Spanish.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so logistics are handled for you.

What’s included

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Expert driver-guide. Comfortable private vehicle including fuel and parking. Drinks at Malbygg Microbrewery. Drinks at Eimverk Distillery.

Pickup locations

Final available pickup options are selected during checkout and may vary by operator.

Frequently asked questions

What drinks will I taste on this tour?↓

At Malbygg Microbrewery you sample a selection of craft beers including hoppy ales, stouts, and sour styles. At Eimverk Distillery you taste Flóki single malt whisky, Vor pot-distilled gin, and Víti Brennivín, all made from Icelandic ingredients.

Is the entire tour private?↓

The vehicle and driver-guide are private for your group throughout. The visit and tasting at Malbygg Microbrewery are also private. The whisky tasting at Eimverk Distillery is a shared experience with other visitors, though your guide accompanies you the whole time.

Is hotel pickup included, and where does the tour start?↓

Yes, hotel pickup is included. You are collected from a location of your choosing in Reykjavík. Confirm your exact pickup point during the booking process.

What languages is the tour available in?↓

The tour is available in English, German, French, and Spanish. Your driver-guide will conduct the tour in your preferred language.

Do I need to arrange entry to the brewery and distillery separately?↓

No. Entry and all tastings at both Malbygg Microbrewery and Eimverk Distillery are pre-included in the tour price. No separate tickets or bookings are required.