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Reykjavik · GOLDEN CIRCLE TOURS

The 15 Best Golden Circle Tours from Reykjavik, Compared

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Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss in one loop: the Golden Circle is almost everyone’s first day out of Reykjavik, and the tour you pick shapes all of it. Ranked below are the best Golden Circle tours, sorted for you: which add Kerid crater or a Secret Lagoon soak, which keep the group small, what every seat costs, and which one to book for a first visit.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Pickup, Coach Comfort, and the Real Rhythm of a Bus Day

1.Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24,485 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82Our pick

A full-day Golden Circle bus tour from Reykjavik hitting Gullfoss, Strokkur, Þingvellir, and Kerið crater with expert guide stories.

“It’s amazing our guide Gary was very helpful and he provided a lot of background knowledge and useful information and also is very courteous and treated everybody very politely and also we had a great time because the weather was fantastic, this tour itself was so amazing. I highly recommend you to come to Iceland and enjoying the tour in winter. It’s totally worth it.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Secret Lagoon Bath Time: The Warm Reset You’ll Remember

2.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132

Full-day Golden Circle bus tour with Secret Lagoon soak, Kerið crater walk, Strokkur geyser views, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir.

“We planned this trip at the last minute, and it turned out to be the best decision. The price was very reasonable for everything included in the tour. Our guide, Eva, was engaging and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights throughout the journey. The transportation was comfortable, and we had more than enough time at each stop to fully enjoy the experience. The itinerary was followed as planned, and whenever any passengers became separated from the group, Eva made every effort to assist them. All the places we visited were fantastic. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater - Pickup, timing, and the “how late will I get back?” question

Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Thingvellir National Park: UNESCO Rift Valley and Iceland’s Viking Roots

4.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,195 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73Best value

Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with Þingvellir rift views, geyser eruptions at Geysir and Strokkur, and Gullfoss falls.

“Great guide and driver! Amazing experience, worth the value. I would recommend to anyone that’s visiting Iceland.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Reykjavik pickup and getting to the countryside without stress

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Reykjavik pickup and the rhythm of a coach day

Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik - Pickup in downtown Reykjavík: how to start the day smoothly

8.Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $116

Small-group Golden Circle day trip from Reykjavik with Wi‑Fi minibus, expert storytelling, and stops at Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, Kerið.

“Great experience getting to see full itinary as decribed. Tour guide was very good, informative and persnable with a few bonus stops on the way to take in some extra views. Timing was spot on too.”

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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour - Geysir Area and Strokkur: The Heat That Actually Puts on a Show

Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Reykjavik pickup and minibus comfort without the circus

10.Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $168

Small-group Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik plus Secret Lagoon hot springs. Hotel pickup, guided stops, and a relaxing geothermal finish.

“Viator handled the booking of this trip but they were totally incompetent at organising it. Viator arranged a pick up at a hotel at the opposite end of Reykjavik to where my hotel was. When is contacted them I was fobbed off with broken promises. I will never book anything with Viator ever again. The trip was very good but this was because it was actually handled, on the day, by a local company called Gateway. Our guide Gummi was excellent so knowledgeable. Visited some very interesting placed too”

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From Reykjavik: Best of Golden Circle Afternoon Tour

From Reykjavik: Best of Golden Circle Afternoon Tour - Þingvellir National Park: where the plates actually part

11.Best of Golden Circle Afternoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,825 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $82

Afternoon Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik with Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir tectonic drama, plus Kerið and Hveragerði.

“Excellent guide! Our initial guide didn't show up for work but the replacement was picked up moments into the tour and was fabulous. Bus was comfortable and driver was awesome given very poor rainy and windy conditions on the roads. Weather was a factor all day but they did their best to try and get us to places based on radar forecast. Not their fault the weather gods had a different plan. Well organized and timely pick up and tour.”

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The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - The Starting Point at BSÍ: Easy If You Know the Plan

12.The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,726 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Golden Circle guided bus from Reykjavik covers Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir in 6.5 hours with pickup and onboard Wi‑Fi.

“We had a wonderful time on this excursion. Our guide as very knowledgeable and answered many questions. Truly a memorable day.”

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Reykjavik: The Golden Circle Full-Day Tour

Reykjavik: The Golden Circle Full-Day Tour - Price and Value: What You’re Paying For (and What You Still Need)

13.The Golden Circle Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,681 reviews · 6.5 - 7 hours · from $81

Reykjavik’s Golden Circle day trip hits Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir with an expert guide, audio app, and Wi‑Fi.

“Amazing trip really worth it, we were very lucky to have good weather, regardless of it being -8c however there was no winds and we were able to see everything, our guide Gunnar was great in explaining many thinks about Iceland and our driver Marek is a really good driver! Highly recommended”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik - Kerið Crater: A Volcanic Bowl You Can See in One Look

Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour - Reykjavík Pickup and Why the Start Time Matters

15.Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,583 reviews · 11 hours · from $252

Golden Circle highlights plus Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Kerið, and the Blue Lagoon comfort package on an 11-hour Reykjavik minibus day trip.

“The best trip we did! Absolutely amazing - we loved our guide (unfortunately I don’t know how to spell her name to thank her again). Well worth the money”

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