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
12:30 Tour (pick-up 12:00)
30 mins 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
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 No pick up
BSI Bus Terminal: Please be at BSÍ Bus Terminal at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
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
5,398 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Andrea M,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent,driver and guide tour ,bus very confortabile ,tour fantastic ,transfer from Port Cruise top thanks Andrea
Paid for Cruise Port Pickup, but didn’t get it!
Christine H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The actual tour was very enjoyable. Plenty of comfort breaks. We struggled to understand what Benedict? was saying at times. We paid £10 extra for Cruise Port pick-up, due to me not being able to walk very far. We waited but it never came. After phoning the office we were told we had to go to Terminal 314, which we hadn’t even heard of. A taxi driver at the port told us where to go. We had to walk about 600 mtrs to a bus depot where there was 3 coaches all going on the same excursion. I could barely breath, my husband had to go ahead to make sure they waited for me as by that time we were late! We believed we had paid for pick-up from the cruise terminal, which we did not get. So be very careful when booking.
Enjoyed 🥰
Padraig C,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed the tour, the tour guid was great and very knowledgeable. Every stop we made was fantastic. But we just found the amount of time on the bus was too much ie it was over 90 minutes from the start to the 1st stop. It didn't help the fact the bus was full and very humid. This is not a complaint but more a suggestion.... Maybe try to keep the max amount of time on the bus between stops to 30 minutes. This is the only reason we did not give this tour 5 stars..
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Anthony F,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Went in small group van. Excellent guide. She was well versed in the sites and history of Iceland. Learned much and fantastic scenery. day was great weather.
We were at the location...
Dean P,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We were at the location for pick up 5 minutes early, I have GPS screenshot proof. Not only did they not pick us up they didn't respond to my messages and left and wouldn't come back. They will NOT refund us. Not only shoukld we get a full refund our next excision booked tomorrow should be compensated. This mistake ruined our vacation and they act like it was our fault even though I have proof of communication to the tour company without a response and the immediate assistance link DOES NOT WORK. Sooooo pissed I can't explain how upset my wife and I are. She has been crying all day.
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anthonyfB5022PN,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day in Iceland. Our tour guide was excellent. She gave us history and pointed out everything to us so we got a great feel for country and people. Transport was great with small group.
Golden Circle gets gold medal
Donald B,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The sights were amazing, but I wish I had studied the background more before we took the tour. Our guide Ritchie or Ricky was extremely knowledgeable of the history, geography, geography and all aspects of the tour. His only drawback was he spoke quite fast so we didn’t absorb as much as we wanted. Still, a super tour.
Very good excursion. The...
Sandra S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good excursion. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and we were given plenty of time to see the attractions. Good smooth driving too. All in all a great trip. Very good value for money. Would certainly recommend.
Our previous 3 excursions...
Heidi F,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our previous 3 excursions through Viator were great, but the instructions provided for this particular tour were insufficient, resulting in us missing our original tour time. After spending 40 mintues on the phone with Viator customer service, we were rescheduled to a later tour. We should have been told ahead of time that there was a "pick up" shuttle bus departing 30 minutes earlier than our tour time that would take us to a bus terminal where our actual tour would depart from at the listed time. There was also a change in the activity provider that we were not made aware of until after our original tour departed. There were at least 4 others on our rescheduled tour that also missed the morning tour for the same reason: total confusion. Our previous 3 guides were fantastic, but the guide on this tour was difficult to understand and rambled on an on with uninteresting and sometimes inappropriate information. Many fellow travelers were donning ear buds/headphones to block out the narration.
Good value
Lucy P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was as described... we left on time and had plenty of time at each of the sites to walk around and explore. Enrico, our guide, was personable and knowledgeable. We felt that this tour gave us a good taste of Iceland given that we were only in Reyjavik for 1 -1/2 days. After the tour, Enrico offered us the opportunity to stay on the bus after it returned to the cruise port to be dropped off downtown, so we had time to explore downtown for a few hours and only walk back to the port one way rather than pay the exorbitant $30 person fee for the MSC shuttle.
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