GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout guided 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 6.5-hour Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik with guided stops at Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir, plus Wi-Fi for instant photos.
“The sites were nice but a little rushed. The driver was phenomenal. We felt very safe. The antidote here and there lacked interest.”
Afternoon Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir plate boundary, and Kerið crater. Great value.
“We didn't understand why we were told to be at the bus stop 12 by 1030am. when the bus doesn't leave until 11am. It was very cold standing waiting outside. Guide was very good at time keeping.”
Reykjavik’s Golden Circle with Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur eruptions, plus hot-spring time on a guided day trip.
“We had an amazing time on this tour! Trond was our tour guide, he was amazing and had lots of funny and interesting facts and stories about Iceland and the places we were visiting. We were also a small group on the tour that day (4 people total), so we got some extra spots to…”
Golden Circle + Northern Lights combo from Reykjavik: guided tour of Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, then 3 hours chasing aurora skies.
“Fantastic tour guide, wonderful experience overall. I highly recommend this tour! Very informative. First time in Iceland and I was blown away by the beauty.”
Golden Circle sights plus Langjökull glacier snowmobiling from Reykjavik. Small-group super jeep tour with gear included.
“Brill day, Thomas our guide, super informed, organised, very good Icelandic history and happy to field any silly tourist questions we had. Solid knowledge on the output of the Icelandic Aluminium smelting industry too 😆”
Private Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Bruarfoss, plus optional Blue Lagoon spa time.
“Guide was almost 2 hours late. Even with a confirmation, Tour operator indicated there was a mix up because they were too busy. Reservation was confirmed for 8 ppl, but driver showed up in a mini van for 7ppl. We had to squeeze 2ppl in the front passenger seat. Not only was the 8 hour…”
GPS-triggered Golden Circle audio tour from Reykjavik with offline maps, hands-free storytelling, and flexible car-based stops for up to 4.
“A very pleasant tour. Easy to use and full of great tidbits of history, culture, geography, and mythology.”
Private Golden Circle day from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, plus quieter stops and a natural pool.
“Spectacular tour, wonderful places, wonderful weather, but above all two exceptional guides (Michael and Ilaria)”
Private Golden Circle Super Jeep tour from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Langjökull glacier time, plus optional snowmobile.
“This was absolutely amazing. Our Tour Guide could not have been better. You get to see so much of the country. He was so informative. We got to do everything we want to do and more. Our tour guide Gisli was wonderful and warm. Strongly, recommend!”
Golden Circle highlights plus cliffside Sky Lagoon. Guided day trip from Reykjavík with Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and a 7-step soak ritual.
“Sites sublimes et tour inratable, mais malheureusement trop peu de temps passé à chaque endroit (notamment Thingvellir, 30 minutes top chrono) : tout juste le temps de faire la photo de touriste … Après les trois sites du cercle d’or le bus rentre à Reykjavik et fait le tour des arrêts de bus avant de…”
