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The Golden Circle Tour

Adults from £53.50 | Children from £27.50
The Golden Circle Tour
The Golden Circle Tour
The Golden Circle Tour
The Golden Circle Tour
The Golden Circle Tour
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The Golden Circle Tour

  • Take a guided tour of the famous Golden Circle!
  • See Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir & Strokkur hot springs
  • Transfers included from central Reykjavik hotels

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Adults £53.50
Children £30.50
(12 - 17 yrs)

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Explore the Golden Circle Classic – Iceland’s best tour!

Voted #1 tour in Iceland by TripAdvisor, the Golden Circle Classic is one not to be missed! Enjoy a day of travelling to some of the country’s most stunning sights and historical landmarks. 

What’s even better - you’ll have a professional tour guide by your side!

Here’s what you’ll see on the Golden Circle Classic

  • Þingvellir National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site 
  • Gullfoss  glacial waterfall 
  • The gap where the tectonic plates of Eurasia and North America separated
  • The famous Geysir and Strokkur hot springs
  • Nesjavellir Geothermal field*

* Due to weather and road conditions we cannot guarantee visits to Nesjavellir in the winter season

Visit the birthplace of the Icelandic parliament

Þingvellir is where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi held its first meeting in 930AD. The same spot has been used for parliament gatherings up until the 20th century!

See the stunning Gullfoss - Iceland’s Golden Waterfall

Did you know that “Gullfoss” literally translates to “Golden Waterfall” in Icelandic? If you’re visiting the Golden Circle on a sunny day, you’ll see that the water looks golden-brown. The unusual colour comes from the millions of sediments from the Earth that has been carried by the glacial water for centuries!

Witness Geysir and Strokkur erupt

You won’t have to wait long to see the famous hot springs erupt – water shoots out ever 6-10 minutes. The geysers are an impressive sight - they usually reach 15-20meters, but sometimes the water reaches up to 40m!  

Suitable for:
  • Infants
  • Families
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Teenagers
  • Seniors
Great for:
  • Explorers
  • Culture Vultures

IMPORTANT:

Children under 12 go free, but will need to have a seat reserved on the transport. So if you are bringing any under-12s please let us know by calling us on 0844 873 0070 with your booking reference number.

Availability:

Daily

Pick-up Points:

Pick-ups from several Reykjavik hotels and guesthouses have been affected by new restrictions imposed by Reykjavík City Council. So if you are staying in any of the below hotels, you will be assigned a nearby bus stop where your transport will meet you instead:

See the list of hotel pick up points to find out if your accommodation is affected.

Please note that between 4th June and 30th September, Bus Stop 4 (Tryggvagata) will not be operational due to construction works. Please follow the below instructions if you are staying at one of the below hotels or guesthouses;  

  • Guests at 1919 Hotel Radisson Blu need to go to Bus stop 5 – Harpa
  • Guests at Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel need to go to Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata
  • Guests at CenterHotel Plaza need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at City Center Hotel need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Downtown Hostel Reykjavik need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Butterfly Guesthouse need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Captain Reykjavik in Ránargata need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Three Sisters Guesthouse need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Black Pearl Reykjavik need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Lighthouse Apartments need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Metropolitan Hotel need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Ocean Comfort Apartments need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Reykjavik Harbour Apartments need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall

Departure Time:

  • Tours depart at 9:30am
  • You will be picked up from your hotel or guesthouse around 30 minutes prior to the tour starting

Duration:

Please allow a full day for this tour.

Hotel Transfers:

Disabled Access:

Unfortunately, this trip is not suitable for people with mobility issues

Guide:

Expert English-speaking guide

Dress Code:

Please dress according to the weather

Important:

  • Food and drinks are not included, but there will be opportunities for you to purchase food, or you may bring your own.
  • There are no toilets on board the coach but plenty of stops will be made where bathroom facilities can be used.

What happens next:

  • We’ll email you immediately to confirm that we’ve received your booking.
  • Your e-ticket will be sent within 48 hours. Please print your ticket, as you will be required to hand over a copy when you are picked up.
  • Please call the number supplied on your e-ticket at least 24 hours before your tour to reconfirm your pick-up time and location. 

Please note you'll need to select the date you would want to participate on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Caves from the calendar as this tour only operates on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Fridays

The Golden Circle tour can be taken on the day after your Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Caves as this tour operates daily.

Hotel pick-up changes

Pick-ups from several Reykjavik hotels and guesthouses have been affected by new restrictions imposed by Reykjavík City Council. You will be assigned a nearby bus stop where your transport will meet you instead which is contained in the below link.

Take a look at the pick-up list to find out where your tour starts.

Please note that between 4th June and 30th September, Bus Stop 4 (Tryggvagata) will not be operational due to construction works. Please follow the below instructions if you are staying at one of the below hotels or guesthouses;  

  • Guests at 1919 Hotel Radisson Blu need to go to Bus stop 5 – Harpa
  • Guests at Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel need to go to Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata
  • Guests at CenterHotel Plaza need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at City Center Hotel need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Downtown Hostel Reykjavik need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Butterfly Guesthouse need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Captain Reykjavik in Ránargata need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Three Sisters Guesthouse need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Black Pearl Reykjavik need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Lighthouse Apartments need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Metropolitan Hotel need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Ocean Comfort Apartments need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
  • Guests at Reykjavik Harbour Apartments need to go to Bus stop 1 – Ráðhús / City Hall
The Golden Circle Tour is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 3.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent day out Thus was an excellent day out. We started with sunrise in the Thingvellir National Park, and finished at the Geyser Basin, calling at a small but very interesting Rock Museum on our way back to Reykjavik
Date published: 2017-11-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One of the best Iceland day tours! Our favourite day of the holiday! We went in January so the snowy landscapes left you breathless. We saw the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall where you can see the mists and rainbows rise out of it and walked through the Þingvellir National Park to enjoy the sunrise from the top of the hill. The geysers were also astonishing, despite the smell of rotten eggs in the air, it’s spectacular to see geysers shoot 100ft into the air every 10 minutes! On the way back we also got to see some Icelandic Horses unique to the country and saw some barren snowscapes with snow-capped mountains which looked like something straight out of Interstellar or Star Wars! The coach had comfortable seating and was warm at all times which was pretty handy for those travelling in the winter! One of the best tours in Iceland.
Date published: 2017-08-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best tour we did in Iceland If you only have time to do one tour in Iceland I’d 100% recommend this one. It was my favourite day of our trip! We were picked up from our guesthouse at around 8.30am, and were dropped off at the main bus terminal where we exchanged our e-ticket. We then boarded the coach and left Reykjavik at around 9am. We visited in January so it was freezing outside. Make sure you wrap up warm if you’re visiting in winter! The National Park is beautiful and we were lucky enough to see the sunrise while there. The waterfall and geysirs were also stunning to look at. I couldn’t stop taking pictures! On the way back we also stopped off at a Horse Park for 20 minutes, where we could use the toilets and stroke the horses. Not sure if they do this on every tour but it was a great way to end the day.
Date published: 2017-04-06
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The Golden Circle Tour is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 3.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent day out Thus was an excellent day out. We started with sunrise in the Thingvellir National Park, and finished at the Geyser Basin, calling at a small but very interesting Rock Museum on our way back to Reykjavik
Date published: 2017-11-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One of the best Iceland day tours! Our favourite day of the holiday! We went in January so the snowy landscapes left you breathless. We saw the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall where you can see the mists and rainbows rise out of it and walked through the Þingvellir National Park to enjoy the sunrise from the top of the hill. The geysers were also astonishing, despite the smell of rotten eggs in the air, it’s spectacular to see geysers shoot 100ft into the air every 10 minutes! On the way back we also got to see some Icelandic Horses unique to the country and saw some barren snowscapes with snow-capped mountains which looked like something straight out of Interstellar or Star Wars! The coach had comfortable seating and was warm at all times which was pretty handy for those travelling in the winter! One of the best tours in Iceland.
Date published: 2017-08-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best tour we did in Iceland If you only have time to do one tour in Iceland I’d 100% recommend this one. It was my favourite day of our trip! We were picked up from our guesthouse at around 8.30am, and were dropped off at the main bus terminal where we exchanged our e-ticket. We then boarded the coach and left Reykjavik at around 9am. We visited in January so it was freezing outside. Make sure you wrap up warm if you’re visiting in winter! The National Park is beautiful and we were lucky enough to see the sunrise while there. The waterfall and geysirs were also stunning to look at. I couldn’t stop taking pictures! On the way back we also stopped off at a Horse Park for 20 minutes, where we could use the toilets and stroke the horses. Not sure if they do this on every tour but it was a great way to end the day.
Date published: 2017-04-06
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