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.
“We were given so much interesting information about Icelandic geography, geology,and history. It made the visit very special.”
Afternoon Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir plate boundary, and Kerið crater. Great value.
“I really enjoyed the whole trip. The guide did his job excellent and talked a lot about everything what we visited. He is also great at making jokes 😊”
Reykjavik’s Golden Circle with Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur eruptions, plus hot-spring time on a guided day trip.
Golden Circle + Northern Lights combo from Reykjavik: guided tour of Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, then 3 hours chasing aurora skies.
“Great guide. Walk to geyser was too long for Sharon with a cane. Not enough time. Bus was high up. Might want to take a van”
Golden Circle sights plus Langjökull glacier snowmobiling from Reykjavik. Small-group super jeep tour with gear included.
“Brilliant experience, had an amazing time and would highly recommend to anyone looking to do something a bit different in Iceland!”
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.
“This guide is wonderful and surpassed my expectations. Don’t hesitate to get this one. The app is excellent as well.”
Private Golden Circle day from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, plus quieter stops and a natural pool.
“Our tour guide, Michele, was knowledgeable, flexible, energetic, and so passionate about Iceland. We had the good fortune to spend an entire day doing The Golden Circle on a private tour and we cannot say enough good things about tRead more”
Golden Circle highlights plus cliffside Sky Lagoon. Guided day trip from Reykjavík with Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and a 7-step soak ritual.
Private Golden Circle Super Jeep tour from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Langjökull glacier time, plus optional snowmobile.
“Christian was an excellent guide. The itinerary was full of amazing stops along the Golden Circle. The trip to the glacier was amazing and a most memorable moment. Christian is very knowledgeable about history and culture in Iceland- as he is Icelandic. Additionally, he is a funny and very entertaining person with whom to spend…”
