Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
Available languages
6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover some of the best sites in Iceland on the the Golden Circle Tour, in the company of a professional guide who will tell you all you need to know about the area's history, culture and nature. Leave the city behind and get into the history of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park, witness the powerful beauty of a multi-tiered waterfall at Gullfoss and walk among bubbling geothermal pools at Geysir Geothermal Area.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Stops will be made during the tour at locations where facilities can be used
Stops will be made during the tour at locations where lunch and snacks can be purchased
A small amount of walking is required to reach the sites
Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. However be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Golden Circle Route
Get into the history of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park, witness the powerful beauty of a multi-tiered waterfall at Gullfoss and walk among bubbling geothermal pools at Geysir Geothermal Area.
Thingvellir National Park
Learn about some of the thrilling and somewhat gruesome history of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park. It’s significance is so great that it is a designated UNESCO world heritage site. You’ll walk the grounds where Icelandic democracy began and visit sites where Viking-era justice was carried out including the Drowning Pool and the Gallows Rock. Thingvellir is also the place where two tectonic plates are gradually separating creating a gorgeous landscape of steep cliffs and broad fields featuring Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland.
Options
Tour with No pick up
BSI Bus Terminal: Please be at BSÍ Bus Terminal at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
10:00 Tour (pick-up 09:30)
30 mins before tour departure Pickup included
08:00 Tour (pick-up 7:30)
30 min before tour departure Pickup included
Tour with Friðheimar
Visit Friðheimar Greenhouse: Enjoy a visit to Friðheimar’s unique geothermal greenhouse. Duration: 8 hours: Enjoy extra time with this extended 8-hour tour Pickup starts 08:30am Pickup included
12:30 Tour (pick-up 12:00)
30 mins before tour departure Pickup included
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Professional guide
Pickup and drop off from selected locations (if requested)
Air-conditioned vehicle
During summer: Pick up available from Skarfabakki Cruise Port
App-based audio guide in multiple languages
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Headphones for the audio guide
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5,467 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
GoldenTour
June M,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long bus ride - but for people who have never been to Iceland before, and in beautiful weather this was an enjoyable part of the trip. The scenery and the waterfall were wonderful and the tour guide was excellent explaining. Wish we had more time to walk around the Thingfellir area.
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chapmankimberley,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Another stunning waterfall, an impressive geyser that went off with unpredictability but worth waiting for. Due to over booking, we were split into two buses. We lucked out and got the small bus, only 19 passengers. It was great. Our guide was Dori and he was very knowledgeable
Golden Circle Tour. Gullfoss falls, National Park, and Geysir
752waynec,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide, a former teacher. Tomasz was our driver and kept us safe. Their love of Iceland came through. Guide offered enrichment and her knowledge of her country, the landscaping, history, and also played music from her favorite Icelandic singers/musicians. She prepared us for each location we visited and offered safety tips. Guide asked all passengers for any questions and answered all of them during the return trip. Pick up and drop off at cruise pier was perfect! They also dropped off others to tour Reykjavik if they wanted. Gray Line was the tour operator. Only wished we could have visited the greenhouses and tomato farm we saw on the return trip. Excellent day!
We were not picked up on Scheduled time and place!
Anne L,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall we enjoyed the tour but we were disappointed that we weren’t picked up at the Hotel Cabin at the pre-arranged time of 9:30 am, on June 18th. We were waiting at the Hotel Cabin by 9:15 am but no one showed up. I contacted the Viator support line around 9:50 and told them we had been waiting since 9:15AM. The operator said they needed to look into it and would get back to me. When they responded I was told that the problem was I had not confirmed a pick up address prior to the tour. That is incorrect. I purchased our tickets for this tour in late January and I confirmed that we were to be picked up at the Hotel Cabin on June 3rd. I still have the email and the Hotel Address is also confirmed as the Pick up Point on the tickets that I printed out June 3rd. We were still waiting after 10 am when your help line advised us that we were being re-scheduled for a later tour and would not be picked up until 12 pm. Although we enjoyed the tour very much, we were very disappointed that we lost over two hours that we had hoped to spend exploring the sights of Reykjavik before flying back to Canada early in the morning. We understand that mistakes happen but this was not a good experience for us.
Superb guide
582shelleyt,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to cap the trip. Superb guide
Golden Circle Tour
Dawn H,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour company does not provide hotel pickup as Viator told me on the phone and on my reservation The hotel receptionist noticed us waiting and told us we needed to go to a bus stop three blocks away. Once there, we found out we had missed the bus. We sadly missed the highlight of our trip to Reykjavik, Iceland.
Engaging guide
David L,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kefir was a great guide, Tomas an expert driver. Comfortable, connectivity all the way, great tour for the money. Icelandic joke: what do you do when you get lost in Iceland? A—Stand up!
Good trip but ferry terminal instructions needed updating
Colin R,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent trip although the cruise terminal pick up instructions needed to be updated. Reference was made to a white building which had been demolished 2 years ago. The coach pick up from the cruise terminal is in the main car park at the main entrance to the port
Excellent tour!
Jessica P,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be sure to wear rugged shoes and a waterproof coat. The hikes down and up to the sites are fairly easy. The sites are beautiful!
Western Iceland highlights in 6 hours
Chris S,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide gave very good info filled commentary during the tour so you should pay attention! A lot was covered over 3 stops ...
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