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The 15 Best Golden Circle Tours from Reykjavík

42 tours  ·  from $74 a head

Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss in one loop, and every operator in Iceland sells a version of it. These 15 differ on group size, what gets bolted on at the end and how long you actually stand at each stop, all priced.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Leaving Reykjavik and crossing the southern countryside
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Ride from Reykjavik to Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið on a 7 to 8.5-hour bus tour. Your English-speaking guide, such as Barbara, Andrea, or Eagle, adds Icelandic stories, geology, culture, and folklore. Choose an early departure if you want the best chance of visiting Kerið and avoiding the busiest crowds.

“Guiseppe was amazing, knowledgeable as a Geologist and explained the Geology information so clearly. Really careful bus driver. We got really good instructions throughout and all enjoyed ourselves other than one individual who was difficult and argumentative and almost led to the day being destroyed. Giussepe handled the situation professionally and well.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - A warm pause at the Secret Lagoon
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

2.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle with an English-speaking guide, visiting Kerið, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. The 1.5-hour Secret Lagoon stop is the star: bring swimwear and rent a towel if needed. Guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Anna, and Daniel are praised for clear stories, humor, and good timekeeping.

“The Golden Circle day trip was excellent - the secret lagoon was fantastic! The guide Sunny was fun and informative and the driver was excellent. Can’t fault anything from the day!”

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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater - Laugarvatn and the Underground Rye Bread Tradition
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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

3.Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,631 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249Top rated

Spend a full day with Nicetravel visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Your small group travels by climate-controlled vehicle with Wi-Fi, site tickets, hotel pickup, a towel, mud mask, and drink at the lagoon included. Guides such as Halldor, Monika, and Dominique are known for lively local stories.

“it was a 10/10 experience! Eliah was such an amazing tour guide, can tell how much he enjoys it and he made the entire tour so much more enjoyable! the tour itself is the best thing i’ve ever done, 10000% recommend”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Þingvellir: where Iceland’s parliament and tectonic plates meet
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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

4.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,195 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73Best value

Ride from Reykjavik into Iceland’s volcanic interior on a six-and-a-half-hour English-language tour. Visit Þingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss with a professional guide, WiFi, and selected pickup points. Guides such as Eric, Flosi, Leifur, and Albert have earned praise for clear stories and friendly service.

“Beautiful experience, fantastic tour guide, very well organised. In the winter months wrap up, the wind is biting! Definitely recommend”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir, where Iceland’s story begins
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

5.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,351 reviews · from $243

Spend a full day with a live English-speaking guide at Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. The small minibus, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, crater admission, lagoon entry, and towel make this a practical first look at Iceland. Guides may include Elias, Christina, Filip, or Walter.

“Everything was great. Tour guide Elias was very friendly, talkative and he knows a lot of details, stories and facts about the country, culture and people. I recommend!”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater and Iceland’s volcanic character
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

6.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Iceland’s classic Golden Circle sights from Reykjavik, with a guide such as Petra, Tomas, Barbara, or Anna. You’ll see Kerid Crater, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss Falls, and Thingvellir, with lunch and restroom breaks along the way. Morning departures include Kerid; departures at noon or later do not.

“Fantastic tour - guide Daniel was knowledgable and friendly. Destinations all amazing and feels like you achieve a lot in a day.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour - Starting in Reykjavik: pickup or BSÍ Bus Terminal
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full Day Tour

7.Golden Circle Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,337 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $84

This 6.5-hour Gray Line Iceland tour takes you from Reykjavík to Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Strokkur by comfortable bus. An English-speaking guide such as Karen, Darren, Rosa, or Helgi may add Icelandic history, folklore, and geology along the way. Expect free Wi-Fi, several walking stops, cold wind, and time to buy lunch.

“amazing great guide and learnt so much about Iceland got some incredible views aswell highly recommend doing thank you again for making our last day in Iceland so good.”

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Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik - Gullfoss: Iceland’s Two-Level Waterfall
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Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

8.Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $116

Travel from Reykjavik in a minibus of up to 19 people to Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir National Park, and Kerið Crater. Guides such as Wendy, Sergio, Franklin, and Nils have added history, humor, and bonus stops. Expect an eight-hour day, lunch at your own cost, Wi-Fi, and weather-dependent timing.

“Sergio was a great driver and tour guide. He filled the drives between locations with lots of interesting facts and stories about Iceland. The advertised locations were magnificent, and indeed we had the perfect amount of time at each spot. I had to change my pickup location the day before the trip, any communication was amazing and very quick. Highly recommend!”

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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour - Gullfoss: a powerful waterfall with time to look around
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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

9.Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,932 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $253

This 11-hour small-group tour pairs Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater with two hours at the Blue Lagoon. A guide such as Siggie, Ottar, Dooley, or Thora may lead your group, sharing local stories and keeping the day moving. Pickup, admission, towel, silica mask, and one drink are included.

“This day-long tour is fantastic. We were able to see and learn so much! It did NOT ever feel like an 11 hr tour. Our tour guide, Siggie, was outstanding. So knowledgeable and personable. He was the perfect tour guide. We have used Viator before (Machu Picchu in Peru) & have been very pleased with Viator. They are extremely responsive for questions or assistance.”

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Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Thingvellir, where Iceland’s parliament began
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Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

10.Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend eight hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by minibus, with stops at Thingvellir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss, then finish in the warm Secret Lagoon. Guides such as Rakel, Ian, and Gummi bring local history, geology, folklore, and practical advice to the day. Pickup is available from selected hotels, bus stops, and the cruise port.

“Our driver/guide Rakel did a wonderful job explaining different aspects of Icelandic culture and history. Her personable and kind demeanor made this a very pleasant tour. Every stop ran like clockwork and this tour gave us an appreciation of the beauty of Iceland. Recommended.”

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The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - Strokkur: Iceland’s reliable burst of steam
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The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

11.The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,726 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

This 6.5-hour Reykjavik Excursions tour visits Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir National Park. You ride a comfortable coach with Wi-Fi, local guidance, and an app-based audio guide. Pickup is available from hotels, bus stops, and the cruise port. Guides such as Lasma, Gunnar, Dylan, and Steinnun have been praised for clear stories and helpful directions.

“We had a wonderful time on this excursion. Our guide as very knowledgeable and answered many questions. Truly a memorable day.”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater gives you a quick volcanic start
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

12.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,660 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend about 10 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik, with stops at Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Secret Lagoon. Shared coaches, rotating guides such as Sunny, Thor, Heidi, and Petra, and included entry fees make this a useful first-day overview, though the schedule can feel tight.

“You wont be disappointed! This was a fabulous way to see the natural beauty of this country and find areas you may want to explore further. Our driver Albert ensured we were comfortable, on time and safe to get in all stops. Sunny was a fabulous guide who loves what she does and it showed! She was patient, funny and very knowledgeable Thankyou so much for an incredible day. This trip is a must for everyone visting Iceland”

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From Reykjavik: Best of Golden Circle Guided Tour - Pickup in Reykjavik and the first bus ride
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From Reykjavik: Best of Golden Circle Guided Tour

13.Best of Golden Circle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,646 reviews · from $79

Spend 7 to 8.5 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide. Visit Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Kerid Crater, with free time at each stop. Guides such as Richie, Sunny, Thor and Heidi have been praised for clear explanations, humor and good timekeeping.

“I had no car in Iceland so I had to book a tour to see the beautiful landscape. It was a great experience, I learned a lot about the country and saw some of the most beautiful places. Only downside is that you don't have a lot of time on the different spots. It is enough time to look at everything but sometimes I wish I could've stayed longer ❤️”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour - The minibus ride from Reykjavík
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

14.Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,583 reviews · 11 hours · from $252

Spend 11 hours exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle by minibus, with stops at Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur and Kerid Crater before or after two hours at the Blue Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Siggie, Monia and Thorey add local stories, humor and practical help. Admission, towel, face mask and one drink are included.

“Tom was amazing, fantastic guide, informative & had us smiling all day including a heartfelt song & acknowledgement to my partners birthday. Slight hiccup with transport but a replacement was soon issued which did not ruin the experience. The only gripe was to be left as the last two persons with no transport after 3 coaches were filled, which I found slightly stressful, fortunately a very cramped sprinter arrived soon after, which we squeezed into either ends of the vehicle- rather annoying as it was my partner’s birthday treat & we didn’t get to travel together only when there was a vehicle fault/ swap did we get a larger coach…”

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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour - Reykjavik pickup and the small-group ride
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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

15.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,550 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend a full day with a guide such as Christina, Filip, or Kristoph visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater before soaking at the Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvík. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and a maximum of 19 people keep the day simple, but expect a long schedule and extra payment for some bathing options.

“Pickup and dropoff at the hotel and at every point in the tour went smoothly, Kristoph was informative, funny and extremely good at his job. Cannot recommend this highly enough!!! Sign up for the hot springs in advance - it is absolutely worth it. Best birthday of my life. No exaggeration.”

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