Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
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8 hours
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Visit the popular sights of the Golden Circle on this 8-hour tour from Reykjavik. Ride through the Icelandic countryside in a minibus to Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Kerið crater. On-board WiFi is included.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 6 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Unfortunately we are unable to transport or store travel luggage or suitcases
What To Expect
Hveragerdi
The first stop of the day is the town Hveragerði, where we have a short restroom stop. Hveragerði is about 45 min drive from Reykjavik. There are restrooms, a bakery and an exhibition about earth quakes. Consider this a short pit-stop on our way to the Golden Circle.
Gullfoss Falls
Gullfoss, is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. It is powerful and tall. Through it the river Hvítá, which is a glacier river originating from Langjökull, plunges down this two step waterfall. There are a handful of viewing platforms to observe the waterfall and above Gullfoss there is Gullfoss center where there are restrooms, a cafeteria and gift shops. NOTE: The path leading all the way up to the waterfall is closed during the winter season.
Options
Golden Circle Small-Group Full-Day Tour by Minibus
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Visit the famous sites of the Golden Circle
Free WiFi on board your bus
Minibus transport
Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
English speaking tour guide
We break for lunch but customers have to pay for the food themselves.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,155 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour considering we had to rebook.
Ken P,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall this was a very good tour, you just don’t get to spend much time at the site locations. Our original tour left before our ship arrived in port and the operator did not reach out to us concerning the timing. It took an international phone call from me to finally reach them. They did offer to rebook us to this tour but would not refund the price difference for this cheaper, shorter tour. Our tour guide, Edgar, was exceptional. He was very informative without being academic, eagerly answered our questions about the sites and life in Iceland. He even managed to allow us some extra time at a few stops.
Golden Circle with Orvar: we had a fantastic day trip around the golden circle led by our guide, Orvar.
Wander579033,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day trip around the Golden Circle with our guide Orvar. We very much appreciated that Orvar is local and has strong historical knowledge of Iceland. He also shared several fact, figures and experiences. He made the trip authentic and enjoyable. Thank you!
Comfi combo of bus travel...
Irina P,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfi combo of bus travel vs walking - every stop allows between 30 min and 1 hour of walking activity. Views and locations are stunning, a very happy day trip!
It was nice to let...
Dee B,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was nice to let someone else drive. We had plenty of time at most of the areas. We mad an unexpected stop and would have preferred to stay longer at the park. We really needed more time there.
A taste of wonder
408JeremyT,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic taste of Iceland's natural wonders. Our driver/guide Indra was friendly, and knowledgeable and drove safely. We had been a bit worried about spending all day in a minivan but in fact there was plenty of time and opportunity for exploring. Would definitely recommend.
fantastic driver/guide! Erick was wonderful & made the trip extra special. golden circle tour is well worth it….
Fearless48355478944,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful Reykjavík excursion. Well worth it. Our guide, Eric was superb. He answered all questions in addition to being very knowledgeable and interesting. He made the execution that much more special!
The entire experience was...
Alejandro F,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire experience was awesome. The amount of scenery and locations were well worth the price and Indra was a very informative guide. There was a little bit of hiking involved but nothing crazy.
Great experience. Ask for Erick!
M7295SCanned,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erick was a fantastic tour guide!
Highly recommend this tour to see Golden Circle!
hava939,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend Greta as your tour guide. Pickup was on time at bus stop #17 Maritime Museum (in lieu of closed bus stop #15). Don't sit in back of mini bus if you're tall - seats don't recline. We were last picked up so didn't get to choose our seats. Tour itself was great - day flew by. Saw everything in itinerary plus some extras - stops for views, fed Icelandic horses, tomato farm & got ice cream at a dairy farm, Plenty of bathroom stops. Great stories from Icelandic native Greta. Pack rain gear if you want to walk all the way down to the waterfall.
first Iceland trip
sophielN4297LV,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Golden Circle tour in January and it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. The scenery was incredible, and the tour was very well paced with a good amount of time at each stop. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to take in the views, explore, and get photos. The only negative was the pickup point, which was quite chaotic. There were lots of buses and people, and we didn't receive much information beforehand about what the bus would look like or what name would be displayed on the front. It made finding the correct bus a little stressful. Apart from that, the whole experience was fantastic. Everything ran smoothly once we got on board, and the sights were absolutely breathtaking. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland. An unforgettable day and well deserving of 5 stars!
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