GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout classic golden circle tours on Iceland's Golden Circle loop. Where each one goes, who runs it, what it costs, and the verdict left by travellers who took it.
A full-day Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik: Kerið crater, Gullfoss, Geysir and Strokkur, plus Þingvellir’s tectonic rift.
“fantastic day, Gary and Eugene were brilliant, the stops were amazing and Gary’s insight and knowledge was very interesting, Great trip and value”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik: Þingvellir, Geysir and Strokkur, plus Gullfoss. Guided, coach-paced, mostly free admissions.
“I booked this tour fresh off the flight and I'm glad I did. The tour guide Flosi was very kind and informative. He gave us ample time at each stop. The eruption of the hot water was awesome to see and the water falls were incredible. It is a must do tour.”
Reykjavík Golden Circle day tour with Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and geysers. 6.5 hours, English guide, 1st class bus, Wi‑Fi included.
“Brilliant tour and well organised. Amazing experience”
Small-group Golden Circle classic tour from Reykjavik with Gullfoss, Strokkur geyser, Þingvellir rift valley, and Kerið crater, with Wi‑Fi.
“Great tour with a good guide who was good at accommodating everyone’s requests. She was always clear with her instructions and overall the tour was well organised.”
Afternoon Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir plate boundary, and Kerið crater. Great value.
“everything perfect and fun, absolutely recommended”
A guided Golden Circle loop from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Geysir (Strokkur eruptions), and Gullfoss, plus an audio guide app and onboard comfort.
“This was my favourite day out in Iceland. The tour was really interesting, giving the opportunity to see some amazing sights including icy mountains, frozen rivers, hot springs, geysers, waterfalls etc. However the only disappointment was the tablets they handed out, which provided information on 34 points along the route. We were given one to…”
Golden Circle Classic from Reykjavik: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss with a local guide, audio in 10 languages, and easy coach logistics.
“Bucket list of things to do in Iceland. Stunning scenery!! Very cold and slippery tho, so dress appropriately. Only down side was leaving last site at 3:15, we didn’t get back till 6:15.”
A full-day Reykjavik Golden Circle tour with Strokkur geyser eruptions, Gullfoss, Thingvellir tectonics, and geothermal tomato tastings at Friðheimar.
“Very good day trip to amazing sights in Iceland. The coach was clean and comfortable, although our seats, immediately behind the driver, were quite cramped. There was no toilet on board and advance notice of this would have been welcome. The stops were of reasonable length, although we would have liked a little longer at…”
A small-group Golden Circle full-day tour from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, guided history, and top sights like Thingvellir, Kerið, Gullfoss, and Geysir.
“A great trip. Thor our guide was informative , fun and interesting . We would definitely recommend this trip.”
Small-group Golden Circle from Reykjavík: Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir and Kerið with pickup, Wi‑Fi and USB power.
“A must do in Iceland. The sites were all spectacular. It was a bit crowded due to its popularity. Very well worth it! An amazing experience.”
