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
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.
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
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
5,439 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Iceland adventure
Susan O,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00You’ll see some amazing natural wonders of Iceland. There’s so much natural beauty in this country probably like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Even the bus ride had beautiful vistas
Disappointment
Cheryl D,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We were never picked up at the assigned location. Tour was to begin at 10:00 am and pickup time was 9:30 am. We were at the designated pickup time at 8:50 am. We were never picked up. I called the assigned telephone number and was told the bus came but we weren’t there. The dispatcher tried to get us on the next s scheduled tour but it was full. We did get a full refund we didn’t get to go on the tour which was our only opportunity since we were flying home the next day.
Great price for this tour!
Marie G,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour at an excellent price. Just the right amount of bus time vs on land time. We really enjoyed all three stops -- and the lunch place was delicious! Our guide was informative and very clear and precise.
Interesting to see the...
Charlie p,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting to see the area of a techtonic plate split, fun to watch the geysers shoot water into the air, really cool waterfall.
Amazing Golden Circle Tour!!!
Angela R,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Golden Circle Tour was amazing!! Every stop was awesome. Our Gide Gunnar and driver Bartek were wonderful and Gunnar was so informative and bonus song. 5 stars!!!
Great trip!
209joanad,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyable trip. Guide Darren was great, very knowledgeable and super funny and driver Lukas was also very good and professional.
Golden Circle tour Iceland
Colin G,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Directions to the pick up point were unclear there were hundreds of people waiting to be picked up for tours with no clear indication as to which bus was picking them up, once on the correct bus the tour was as described but in my personal opinion there was not enough time at the attractions to have the full experience of Iceland, our driver Benedict was very knowledgeable
Golden Circle experience by coach
Ken S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00There was quite a lot of walking involved to get to the waterfall and it involves lots of steps to get to the base.
Great Tour, fantastic value
Martin R,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, our guide Unnur was really informative, we were very impressed that all stops were at least partly wheelchair accessible even the waterfall. Our driver, Tomasz, was safe and really helpful at every stop getting the wheelchair out, we would highly recommend this tour and it was about half the price that the ship offered!
Highlight tour
Ckrautler,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide. Very good information and interesting sites.
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