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The 15 Best Golden Circle Tours from Reykjavik

49 tours  ·  from $74 a head

Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss sit in one loop you can do between breakfast and dinner, which is why it is nearly everyone’s first day. These 15 differ on group size, what gets bolted onto the end and how long you actually stand at each stop.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater - Hveragerði gives you a gentle start
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

1.Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

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

This full-day BusTravel Iceland tour takes you from Reykjavik to Strokkur, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið crater. Guides such as Barbara, Andrea, Gary, and Thor add Icelandic stories, geology, folklore, and music. Choose an early departure if you want the best chance of visiting Kerið and avoiding the busiest periods.

“Had the best day, with the best sunny weather. The guide (Sunny) and driver (Symon) were very good. Sunny's knowledge was very good and she explained many things on the way round in the coach. The stops were amazing. A great time was had and some great pictures to look back on. Thank you!”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Reykjavik pickup: allow time and stay alert
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

2.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

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

Spend 10 hours seeing Iceland’s Golden Circle by comfortable coach, with a 1.5-hour soak at Secret Lagoon, stops at Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir, and Kerið. Guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Anna, and Daniel add local stories, while the route gives you a broad taste of Iceland without driving.

“Excellent trip from start to finish -very well organised, our guide Jorgi was very good, interesting and informative. The stops were long enough to be able to appreciate the sights-which were quite spectacular. Well worth the money 👍 The”

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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater - Laugarvatn and the underground rye bread tradition
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Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,631 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249Top rated

This 11-hour Nicetravel tour combines Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. A small group of up to 19 rides in a climate-controlled vehicle with Wi-Fi, guide commentary, included entry, and Reykjavik pickup. The day ends with two hours at the lagoon, including a towel, silica mask, and drink.

“We had a fabulous day seeing all the sights. Christina was an excellent guide. We would 100% recommend this tour and would book it again!”

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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik - Þingvellir: plates, parliament, and open ground
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Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

4.Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

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

Ride from Reykjavik by air-conditioned coach to Þingvellir, the Geysir geothermal area, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. A professional guide explains Icelandic history, geology, and renewable energy while you enjoy about 6.5 hours on the road. Guides may include Eric, Flosi, Leifur, Albert, or Dylan.

“Excellent tour. Very informative and you get see amazing parts of Iceland near Reykjavik. Your guide was extremely knowledgeable and driver was superb!!”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour - Thingvellir National Park and Iceland’s first parliament
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

5.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,351 reviews · from $243

Travel from Reykjavik by minibus to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater, then spend about two hours at the Blue Lagoon. Your English-speaking guide handles the route, stories, and timing, with guides such as Elias, Filip, Walter, Bart, and Christina praised for warmth and helpful local insight.

“omg! this trip was unbelievable! Breathtaking sights, a tour guide that was amazing, luxury travel. Brilliant!”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater: a volcanic bowl with a colorful payoff
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

6.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Join BusTravel Iceland for an 8.5-hour Golden Circle trip from Reykjavik, with Kerid Crater added to the classic route. Your guide explains Icelandic geology, parliament, geysers, and local life as you visit Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir. Morning departures include Kerid, while tours leaving at noon or later do not.

“Our tour is just about to wrap up. It’s been an incredibly rainy day, which made it a bit harder to fully enjoy each stop, but Barbara was absolutely wonderful. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and eager to share fascinating facts about Iceland along with great suggestions. Michael, our driver, was fantastic as well — in all this rain and fog, he made sure we felt safe the entire time. Thank you both!”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour - Leaving Reykjavík on a comfortable coach
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full Day Tour

7.Golden Circle Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,337 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $84

Travel from Reykjavík by warm, Wi-Fi-equipped coach to Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Strokkur. An English-speaking guide such as Rosa, Darren, Karen, or Jon explains Icelandic history, geology, and folklore. Expect about an hour at the geothermal area and Gullfoss, plus a shorter visit to Þingvellir.

“Overall great tour! My only minor criticism would be that the narration is a bit light on actual information and mostly just fluff.”

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Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik - Hveragerði gives you a useful first pause
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Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

8.Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

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

Travel from Reykjavik in a minibus of up to 19 people with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Gullfoss, Strokkur at Geysir, Thingvellir National Park, and Kerid Crater, with restroom stops, Wi-Fi, and lunch time at your own expense. Guides such as Wendy, Sergio, Franklin, and Nils have made this route especially engaging.

“A fabulous tour guide that took us to the key golden circle sights to see. The right amount of time was spent at each place, the volcano crater, gulfoss waterfalls and geysers. The restaurants and coffee shop served the most delicious food and pastries. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour - Thingvellir: history where two plates meet
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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,932 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $253

Join BusTravel Iceland for an 11-hour small-group outing from Reykjavik, limited to 18 people. You’ll see Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerið Crater, then relax at the Blue Lagoon with a towel, silica mud mask, and drink included. Guides such as Siggie, Ottar, Tony, and Axel add local stories and occasional bonus stops.

“This was a fantastic tour taking in sites from the golden circle, the volcano creator and finishing at the Blue Lagoon. It’s a good mix of adventuring, sightseeing and then ultimately relaxing. Our tour guide was a local named Tony who was hilarious and knowledgeable about Iceland, giving lots of useful and interesting information. We really enjoyed this to, it’s a long one at 11 hours, but the day went quickly and it was a blast.”

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Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Strokkur, Iceland’s reliable geyser
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Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

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

Travel by minibus from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Gullfoss, and Strokkur, then spend an hour in the warm Secret Lagoon. Guides such as Rakel, Ian, Gummi, and Thor add local history, geology, folklore, and practical tips. Pickup is available from selected hotels, bus stops, and the cruise port. Bring a swimsuit and towel, or rent both.

“Great experience. Once in a lifetime experience. Well worth the money. Took the whole family with two kids under the age of 13. They enjoyed it, the rides can be long but you get to see a lot of the natural beauty of Iceland.”

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The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik - Strokkur: Iceland’s reliable burst of steam
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The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

11.The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

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

This 6.5-hour Reykjavik Excursions tour visits Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir National Park by comfortable coach. Expect local guiding, free Wi-Fi, pickup from selected hotels or bus stops, and an app-based audio guide in several languages. Guides such as Lasma, Gunnar, Dylan, and Steinnun have earned special praise for clear, lively commentary.

“The Reykjavík tour company is amazing. Phenomenal tour and guide and driver were very good. They even went out of the way and did additional northern lights stop on their own initiative when it wasn’t part of tour. Very knowledgeable and clearly want Tourists to enjoy the experience”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik - Strokkur, where the ground puts on a show
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

12.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,660 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $127

Join BusTravel Iceland for a 10-hour Golden Circle day from Reykjavik, with coach transport, attraction admission, and a warm Secret Lagoon soak. Guides such as Sunny, Thor, Heidi, and Daniel have led recent departures, adding Icelandic history, geology, humor, and practical tips. Bring a towel or rent one, and expect a full day with up to 49 people.

“Really great day out worth every penny and the guide and driver where fabulous a must do trip in Iceland also you visit the secret lagoon it’s not commercialised liked the blue lagoon so it feels more natural and the oldest one. All the sights you see on this trip are fantastic. Especially if your a fan of being in a volcanic island would definitely recommend”

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From Reykjavik: Best of Golden Circle Guided Tour - Þingvellir, where the ground is pulling apart
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From Reykjavik: Best of Golden Circle Guided Tour

13.Best of Golden Circle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,646 reviews · from $79

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Reykjavik to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater. You’ll get about 40 minutes at the main stops and 70 minutes at Geysir, with free time to walk, take photos, and eat. Guides such as Richie, Sara, Thor, and Heidi add useful Icelandic history and humor.

“Really well organised trip, every stop was stunning in different ways and the guide, Sunny, was superb.”

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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour - Pickup around Reykjavík
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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

14.Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

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

Spend 11 hours exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle by small minibus, with stops at Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið crater before relaxing at the Blue Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Siggie, Thorey, and Monia add local stories and humor. Admission, towel, face mask, one drink, WiFi, and pickup are included.

“My Tour was fantastic! My guide was Thorey, I loved her! She is very kind and funny. I enjoyed her explanation and the whole tour, even as Solo, the people who were with me were very nice! overall it was so fun. We went to beautiful places and had a stroll fitted. I had a question about the language, and she did explain it very well for me to understand (and butchering) the pronunciation :) Do bring some windproof clothes cuz you might be fighting with the wind for your life! Thorey at the end recommended a bakery near my stop, Solid recommendation as well! I loved it.”

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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour - Laugarvatn and the geothermal bakery story
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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

15.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,550 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and a geothermal spa. Pickup from Reykjavik, Wi-Fi, and a maximum of 19 people keep the day simple. Choose Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvík, and check carefully whether your selected option includes admission.

“Every stop on the golden circle was amazing. Bus comfortable. Small group. Tour guide was excellent. Gave lots of information. Ample time at each stop.”

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