Since this walk involves a longer walk, I decided to offer it in two opportunities: as a private car tour with a short walk or simply as a walk to my garden
Please Taste!
Fun walk featuring culture, traditions, and culinary experiences of the Westfjords
Wonderful tour! See the city AND a local home! Our family toured with Helga on June 22, 2023. It was one of the most unique and enjoyed tours we have done as a family. We had a nice tour of Isafjordur, but then had the experience of going to Helga's home and cooking local fresh fish and making a salad from Helga's garden. I am not a person who normally enjoys eating fish, but the fish was so fresh and seasoned with her homemade seasonings and, honestly, I really liked it! We have traveled internationally a lot and frequently say how fun it would be to actually see someplace that a local lives. We got to do that with Helga. We highly recommend Helga's tour to anyone traveling to Isafjordur. (2023)
If you find this review you MUST meet Helga. This is how I found her. What a treasure she is and what a wonderful day we had in Isafjordur. It was a misty day and cool despite being in Iceland in August. My husband, cousin, his wife and myself all met Helga at the pier. "That must be her, she looks like a 19th century Fishmonger" we all said! Helga took us on an incredible walking tour around the city, pointed out so many historic facts and even protected our privacy from other tourists who thought they might tag along. We learned so much about the island history, geology, plants, herbs, social and cultural ways of this lovely little town. We eventually arrived at Helga's home and Gardens. What an incredible garden filled with healthy herbs, lettuces and she even has a greenhouse or fruits and vegetables. We each received a job in the lunch preparation. The fish and salad were divine! We ate outdoors by choice, despite the misty air. It was Magical!!! This was my favorite day of our entire 2 week vacation. Helga is delightful, entertaining, informative and kind. Please do not miss her tour! (2023)
We are so happy to have met you and Tobias, and to have gotten the opportunity to learn more about Ísafjörður. We feel privileged to know such great people from a wonderful village. (2023)
We had a wonderful time with Helga on her Please Taste tour. We were on a cruise which called into Isafjordur. Helga met us on the quayside and began a most interesting and informative walk around the town, explaining the history of the area and showing us photos of how things used to be in the past. We eventually walked to Helga’s beautiful house overlooking the fjord. We picked salad ingredients from her garden to eat with lunch. Helga welcomed us into her home where we prepared lunch and cooked some wonderfully fresh haddock and sea trout. We chatted with Helga over the tasty meal and had the most interesting and friendly conversation. I would thoroughly recommend this trip if you’re visiting Isafjordur. (2023)
We really enjoyed our day with Helga! Helga is a knowledgeable and entertaining guide with all kinds of information at her fingertips about local culture, history, architecture and local lore. We loved the walk and drive around Isafjordur and environs, along with a stop for refreshments at a picturesque farm outside town. Afterwards we returned to Helga's house where we picked the lettuces, herbs and edible flowers for the salad for lunch while a member of our small group cooked fish on the BBQ. Yum! We were lucky enough to have a warm, sunny day and ate lunch together in her beautiful garden. We highly recommend this tour. (2022)
Enjoyed learning about the town and the way of life in Isafjordur during our walking tour. We then went to Helga's house where we enjoyed a meal we prepared together. My husband cooked 3 different kinds of fish while Helga and I picked herbs and lettuce from her garden. The salad and fish were very good! Helga has a beautiful yard and garden. (2022)
We really enjoyed our day with Helga! Helga is a knowledgeable and entertaining guide with all kinds of information at her fingertips about local culture, history, architecture and local lore. We loved the walk and drive around Isafjordur and environs, along with a stop for refreshments at a picturesque farm outside town. Afterwards we returned to Helga's house where we picked the lettuces, herbs and edible flowers for the salad for lunch while a member of our small group cooked fish on the BBQ. Yum! We were lucky enough to have a warm, sunny day and ate lunch together in her beautiful garden. We highly recommend this tour. (2022)
We had booked a wonderful hike directly at Helga. She has not only brought to us the history of the place, but also opened her home for us. We grilled the fresh fish and collected wild herbs for a salad. Our shared meal on Helga's sun terrace was the highlight of our trip! (2019)
Helga is the perfect tour guide for Iceland. Full of information mixed with humour while taking an easy stroll through the town. You can feel how proud Helga is of being a local. We ended up at her home and helped prepare a lovely lunch of BBQ fish. Helga turn a gloomy day into a happy exciting wonderful time for us all. Thanks Helga.
Helga is a wonderful guide, friendly and knowledgeable, eager to answer questions and help the visitor understand life in Isafjördur - in the past and today. We had a very nice walk through the town while she discussed history as well as current landmarks and culture. At the end, we had a wonderful lunch at her house with fresh fish and salad with herbs from her garden. Its also nice because she keeps the groups small and intimate. Beware though - she'll put you to work on the grill! Highly recommend this walking tour.
Two friends and I enjoyed a lovely tour of Isafjordur including a stop at a local church and the fish store. We helped pick salad from Helga’s garden (including some strawberries) and loved learning about the local culture while we enjoyed a delicious lunch on Helga’s deck overlooking her garden and the harbor on a beautiful, sunny day. (2019)
We had a great and wonderful experience with this tour! Nice walk through town with a lot of interesting information and pictures of the past. After the walk a warm welcome at Helga’s home and garden. We learned a lot during picking all the ingredients for the salad fresh out of the garden. A very tasty lunch , great service, unique experience!!! (2019)
Our walk takes you from the Tourist Information through the historic part of Ísafjörður.
On the way we stop at a local fishmonger, get insights into the history and culture of the Westfjords, its traditions, its food, life and working conditions and speak with local people.
If you book the car tour: In the middle of the quaint little town, you will hop in Helga's car and to Helga's garden.
If you book the walk: The walk goes through the town and to Helga´s garden at the slope. Also we can walk on the avalange barriers, from there you have a wonderful view. Like the Icelanders in former times we will also gather some herbs for our meal.
From Helga´s garden with a fantastic view of the fjord while sampling traditional dishes.
On the big sunny patio on the edge of town in the middle of colourful shrubs we will prepare a tasty fish dish together. During the coffee there is time for questions and to learn some Icelandic words.
At the end the guests can easily get back to town on their own (town centre ca. 20 Minutes). It is possible to drive them back again.
Planned visits and contacts with local people can´t be guaranteed.
Daily at 10:00 and individual arrangement (On cruise ship days change start times)
Meeting Point: Tourist Information Ísafjörður
Duration: 3 - 3,5 hours
Included: Car tour or a walk, Guide, herb gathering, light meal and tea/coffee
Group size: 2 to 6 people
Price for one: 26.500 ISK (children up to 12 free)
To make a booking, please contact me. I will answer you quickly.
