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The 15 Best Golden Circle Tours from Reykjavik

71 tours  ·  from $74

Thingvellir, the Geysir field and Gullfoss sit inside a single loop, and every operator drives it. These 15 differ on the bus size, the extra stop and whether the day ends at a farm, a crater or a hot spring, with prices and pickup times for each.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - The road out of Reykjavik and the Hveragerði break
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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

Spend 7 to 8.5 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by comfortable, air-conditioned bus. You’ll see Strokkur erupt, feel Gullfoss spray, walk through Þingvellir, and peer into Kerið crater. Guides such as Barbara, Andrea, Thor, and Eagle add Icelandic stories, geology, and humor along the way.

“This was an excellent tour! Andrea was very knowledgeable, sharing interesting information about Iceland and even singing us an Icelandic lullaby! The views were stunning and the timing at each stop was excellent!”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Kerið crater: a quick look into Iceland’s volcanic past
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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 from Reykjavik, with a 1.5-hour soak at Secret Lagoon, stops at Kerið, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. Guides such as Sunny, Jessica, and Daniel add local stories, while a warm coach makes the long day easier.

“Anna was really nice and supportive throughout the whole tour. We saw all major sights and got enough to rest and eat. Recommended for sure.”

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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater - Morning pickup in Reykjavik
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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 a small group of up to 19 people visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Laugarvatn, Kerið crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Guides such as Monika, Halldor, and Dominique are praised for sharp local stories, while Wi-Fi, entry tickets, towels, masks, and a drink are included.

“AMAZING day !!! Walter our bus president made this trip even more special . The knowledge he has is amazing he is the best tour guide we have ever had . All the stops where amazing and life changing . The blue lagoon is Wow we felt like new people after it .”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Thingvellir: Rift Valley and Viking Parliament
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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 by air-conditioned coach to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. Guides such as Eric, Flosi, Dylan, and Leifur are praised for clear storytelling, while the 100-person maximum keeps this classic Iceland day trip easy to book but not intimate.

“Unfortunately the transport did not turn up at 9.30 am through Icelandia, we contacted them and they rescheduled trip for 12 noon, once again no show although company states driver was at our stop at 12.12, rubbish we were at the stop from 11.45, at no point did any driver call our names”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir: Iceland’s parliament and moving continents
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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

Join Nicetravel for an 11-hour minibus journey from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Elias, Filip, Walter, and Christina have made the day lively with useful facts, extra photo stops, and well-timed breaks.

“Bart does a awesome job. I can fully recommend this trip”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Pickup in Reykjavik and the long first ride
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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 with a guide exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle, from erupting Strokkur and Gullfoss Falls to tectonic Thingvellir and Kerid Crater. Pickup is available around Reykjavik, lunch is at your own cost, and late departures skip Kerid.

“We had a brilliant day. With a brilliant guide. Weather was perfect, the guide was very informative about everywhere that we went too. 1000% recommend.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour - The coach ride from Reykjavik
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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

Ride from Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide to Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. Expect a warm, Wi-Fi-equipped coach, about an hour at the main sights, and guides such as Karen, Darren, Rosa, or Jon depending on the departure.

“great? even with the bad weather I had a great time, the guide was super nice and had great informations, and they brought us back at hour hostel at the end !”

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Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik - Hveragerði, a useful first pause
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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 for a full day at Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, and Kerid Crater. Guides such as Wendy, Sergio, Franklin, and Erik have led engaging trips, with Wi-Fi, hotel-area pickup, lunch time, and occasional bonus stops such as farms or ice cream shops.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She even added a couple of stops that were not part of the itinerary, such as the Tomato Shop. Be sure to have their homemade soup and bread - it was SO delicious. We also stopped at an ice cream place and was able to see cows on the premises, a bathroom stop that had the best pastries. The waterfalls, gysiers and everything else on the tour was excellent!”

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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour - Starting in Reykjavik with a small group
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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

Travel with a guide such as Siggie, Ottar, or Dooley through Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerið before relaxing at the Blue Lagoon. Your $253 fare includes pickup, a towel, silica mud mask, and one drink. Groups are limited to 18 people.

“A must do if ever in Iceland, the guide was patient and wanted the group to enjoy. He was very knowledgeable too.”

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Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Þingvellir, where geology and government meet
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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 about eight hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by minibus, with stops at Thingvellir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss, then soak in the Secret Lagoon. Guides such as Rakel, Ian, and Gummi add local history, folklore, and practical advice. Pickup is available from selected Reykjavik hotels and bus stops.

“Rakel was amazing. So knowledgeable and generous with sharing her insights. We had a perfect day. Especially the waterfalls. And the rift valley.”

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The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - Gullfoss rewards the walk to the gorge
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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

See Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir on a 6.5-hour guided bus trip from Reykjavik. Expect English guidance, Wi-Fi, hotel or bus-stop pickup, and an app-based audio guide in several languages. Guides such as Lasma, Gunnar, Dylan, and Steinnun have earned special praise.

“Read carefully your meet instructions Unclear Guide too laid back Not clear where bus stops Xxxxxxxxx”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik - Starting at Þórunnartún 1 and getting on the right bus
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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 classic Golden Circle sights, including Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur and Kerid Crater, then soak in the Secret Lagoon. Guides such as Sunny, Heidi, Thor and Daniel are known for adding history, humor and useful local detail. Pickup, transport and admission are included.

“This trip was an excellent, must do in Iceland! If you can only choose once make it this! Sharp, our tour guide, was incredible, insightful and interesting knowledge throughout. Together with Simon, the driver, they gave such a wonderful welcome and really made the trip very interesting and exciting! Seeing the beauty of this country in some very carefully selected stops was immense! Plus some time to take it easy at the secret lagoon. Doesn’t get better”

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From Reykjavik: Best of Golden Circle Guided Tour - Starting the day at Reykjavik pickup points
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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

Travel from Reykjavik by air-conditioned coach to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater. An English-speaking guide such as Ritchie, Heidi, Sunny, or Thor explains Iceland’s geology and history while you enjoy timed walks, photo stops, and rest breaks.

“Food was extremely expensive. I wish we had at least another 15-25 min at each site to explore and walk slow and stop for photos. Especially at the waterfall and geysir. Our guide was amazing!”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour - Thingvellir: history under your feet
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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 a full day touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by minibus, with stops at Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerid Crater, then relax at the Blue Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Siggie, Monia, and Thorey add stories, local context, and good humor. Admission, towel, face mask, and one drink are included.

“The Day was amazing! Our guide had the best and made sure our day was great. We were able to enjoy the blue lagoon and see the best points on the golden circle. For sure a must!”

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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour - Thingvellir: where geology and government meet
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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

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater with a guide such as Christina, Dominika, or Filip. Finish with about two hours at the Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvík Hot Springs. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and a group of up to 19 make the long day easy to manage.

“Wanted to make a complaint about racist tour guide. When I was getting off the bus, the conversation went like this and in front of many others: Tour guide: where are you from? Me: London Tour guide: ok, but originally from? Me: India Tour guide: all right, be on time. Me: yeah sure Tour guide: Indians are always late That was totally unnecessary.”

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