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.
“Really enjoyed the tour. Bus was clean and a very easy way to see the beautiful, snowy views of Iceland!”
Afternoon Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir plate boundary, and Kerið crater. Great value.
“Our driver and tour guide Thor were brilliant all day and made our day fantastic and told us interesting fact about Iceland and gave us plenty of time to enjoy each stop we did”
Reykjavik’s Golden Circle with Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur eruptions, plus hot-spring time on a guided day trip.
“Gummi is an exceptional guide who clearly loves his country. he is full of geography, history and anecdote. he was flexible stopping and starting to see horses and take pictures - guys a superstar! 🤣”
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 was the best $24 ever spent on travel. There were over 100 narrated stops all of which were activated by your physical location in regard to GPS. The app was easy to download and easy to use. The narration was extremely informative and interesting. We wished that there were more Iceland tours from this…”
Private Golden Circle day from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, plus quieter stops and a natural pool.
“Very nice hike Ilaria was a really fantastic guide. The best guide you can get was really wonderfulAuto-translated”
Private Golden Circle Super Jeep tour from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Langjökull glacier time, plus optional snowmobile.
“Great tour with informed guide and comfortable vehicle. We were able to see many sites in one day. Only suggestion would be to have a stool to aid older folks getting into vehicle. Thanks for a great day!”
Golden Circle highlights plus cliffside Sky Lagoon. Guided day trip from Reykjavík with Geysir, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and a 7-step soak ritual.
“Excellent full days experience, frosty our guide was excellent lots of info delivered with humour”
