Private Tour
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Iceland Golden Circle
Overview
Available languages
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Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour to discover Iceland's Golden Circle’s dramatic landscapes, sparkling waterfalls, active volcanoes, and historic Viking structures.
Be dazzled by Gullfoss Falls' thundering cascades into a rugged gorge, see one of the world’s most active geysers shoot water 60 feet high at Strokkur, and explore Thingvellir National Park’s dramatic rift. Along the way, hear stories on geothermal wonders, Viking history, and local folklore play automatically, enriching your drive through Iceland’s most famous sights.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
What's On in Reykjavik
A hub for visitors, the What's On Information Centre in Reykjavík offers expert travel advice, tour bookings, and free maps. Conveniently located downtown, it's the perfect starting point to plan your Icelandic adventure. Staff provide local insights on attractions, dining, and activities, ensuring you make the most of your visit to Reykjavík and beyond.
Specializing in cultural and historical experiences, Iceland Settlement Tours offers insights into the early Viking settlers who shaped the island. Their guided tours delve into archaeological sites, ancient traditions, and Iceland’s unique heritage. Perfect for history buffs seeking a deeper connection to Iceland’s past.
What‘s Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 250+ Points
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Iceland Golden Circle
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable
Jean T,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice speaker. Kept rolling along and enjoyed the stories. Got a bit old near the end. Maybe have some cultural music near the end.
Fantastic for curious adults and even grumpy teens!
Julie D,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Super interesting and informative. Love the Guidealong guides! Narrator is funny and self-deprecating, and the timing is perfect. Ideal way to go at your own pace through these natural wonders!
Easy to use guide
Cheryl A,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This mobile guide of Iceland’s golden circle gave needed details for our trip. We enjoyed the history and legends that were told in interesting ways.
Great overview and added perspective along the route
LaLainNC123,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used the audio tours for the Golden Circle and Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Both provided such a great overview and insights that we would not have gotten if we simply drove from site to site. In addition to learning about the history and geography of each area, we loved hearing so many Icelandic myths and stories, especially about elves, giants, and Norse gods! By the end of the tours, the narrator felt like our new friend!
Learned so much!
Molly K,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must have when you are driving the Golden Circle! We learned so much about what we were seeing and had a good base knowledge before each hike. It’s a personal tour guide! I do wish it listed out how much time to expect at each stop. We were hearing all about the waterfalls at one stop and then found it to be a 3 hour hike that we didn’t have the time for. It’s also good to know that Iceland has paid parking fees at the stops- the Parka app is recommended. Budget at least $50USD for parking and entrance fees along the golden circle. I recommend doing the Golden Circle during the summer months when the sun never sets- nature is always open so we did some stops up until 1130 at night!
Worth it!!
Travel25539673088,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect tour for our drive along golden circle. The best part was that we didn't feel rushed. Had time to stay longer and take tons of pics. We enjoyed our trip a lot.
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