Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

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

The tour may be guided in two languages on the same bus

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

WiFi on board

Professional guide

Pickup and drop off from selected locations (if requested)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

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.

•Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

08:00 Tour (pick-up 7:30)

30 min before tour departure
Pickup included

10:00 Tour (pick-up 09:30)

30 mins before tour departure
Pickup included

Tour with No pick up

Reykjavik Terminal: Skógarhlíð 10 in Reykjavik

12:00 Tour (pick-up 11:30)

30 mins before tour departure
Pickup included

Reviews

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4,779 reviews

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A high value experience for the Golden Circle
Brian D,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We had a pretty good experience going to the golden circle. Unfortunately, there was a lot of rain and cloud cover but the guide was good natured and told great stories. We had a little mishap with the bus which cost about 40 minutes so the last stop was quite abbreviated but overall, I would recommend it.
Waterfalls, Geysers and Lansdscapes
Carl E,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very informative and fantastic landscape. 7 hours long with stops that allowed you plenty of time to explore the sights.
It’s a day’s...
Cindy W,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It’s a day’s travel…landforms of the country well covered. Food at geysers was good. Plan on that. Guide talked a lot and gave constant information. But her broken English was difficult to understand. Missed about half of the lecture due to clarity. It was a very sunny day and we saw no signs of a golden color in the falls or rainbows…
A little underwhelming in...
Teshia J,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00
A little underwhelming in terms of overall experience. Still recommend it because I can understand the appeal and appreciation of the various sights along the Golden Circle. The mix of rain and cold was a bit rough so you spend more hours on a bus than actually getting to “experience “ the sights. Amazing landscapes but I would want to more history being told by the guide. You get bits and pieces here and there but compared to other tours I’ve experienced the guide could have been more descriptive.
We saw 3 whales breaching...
Frances T,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We saw 3 whales breaching and double digits hump back whales actively hunting. It was magical. Only area for improvement is the speaker system on the boat is very soft, very hard to hear what the guide is saying even standing right in front of her on the top deck.