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15 Best Golden Circle Tours

The Golden Circle runs compared: classic full-day loops, small-group buses and versions that add the Kerid crater or a hot-spring soak. Thingvellir’s rift valley, Geysir’s reliable eruptions and Gullfoss thundering in two tiers make Iceland’s essential loop.

1.Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater

Discover Iceland's Golden Circle with this full-day tour from Reykjavik, visiting Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Kerið. Expert guides, stunning scenery, great value.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“We all loved this trip. The views were breathtaking and our guide was so interesting on the journey to and from the different points on the tour. This trip was worth every penny”

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2.From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

Discover Iceland’s famed Golden Circle with stops at Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir, Kerið, and relaxing at the Secret Lagoon on this full-day tour from Reykjavik.

★ 4.8

“the tour was amazing. Our guide Jorri gave us a lot of interesting hints and stories about where making the Game of trons was as well. The views were amazing 🤩”

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3.Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket and Kerid Volcanic Crater

Discover Iceland’s stunning sights on a full-day tour visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and relaxing in the Blue Lagoon, all with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Anastasia was a fantastic guide! She had uncanny timing in reaching destinations at the perfect time, capturing sunrise over the mountains and geysir eruptions. She was excellent at sharing just the right amount of information about each site. Would recommend!”

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5.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Trip from Reykjavik

Explore Iceland’s highlights on this full-day Golden Circle tour including Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Kerid Crater, with expert guides and included entrance fees.

★ 4.5

“Great guide, safe driver, clean and smooth bus. Little rushed in first stop, rest of the stops were great!”

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7.Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s Golden Circle with this small-group tour from Reykjavik. Visit Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“The small group Golden Circle Tour has to be one of the best trips we have ever done and was excellent value for money. We are in Iceland for 3 nights and so glad we decided to do it - it was 8.00am to 4.00pm…”

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8.Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

Discover Iceland's top sights on this small-group tour, including the Golden Circle, Volcano Crater, and Blue Lagoon, with expert guides and great value.

★ 5.0

“We had Ottar as our driver and host on this 11 hour journey. Ottar was a great host who answered all questions in very good English. He also did a couple of short side stops so we could pet and feed Icelandic Horses and look…”

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9.Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland's highlights with a small-group Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik, including Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and a relaxing soak at the Secret Lagoon.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing! Had a great time driving around. Our driver Thor was very informative about Iceland. Wish we had a bit more time at the geysers but all the other places was just the right amount of time. Definitely recommend.”

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10.The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s Golden Circle with this guided bus tour from Reykjavik, visiting Geysir, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir—expert guides, stunning views, and great value.

★ 4.5

“It was a good trip - I'm glad I opted for this version at 6.5hrs rather than the 8+ hr versions. There's not a lot to do at each site once you've seen the attraction for a few minutes but understand they need to stay…”

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12.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

Discover Iceland’s highlights on this full-day Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon, and Kerid Crater tour from Reykjavik, blending breathtaking sights with relaxing geothermal baths for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“This trip was an excellent, must do in Iceland! If you can only choose once make it this! Sharp, our tour guide, was incredible, insightful and interesting knowledge throughout. Together with Simon, the driver, they gave such a wonderful welcome and really made the trip…”

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13.From Reykjavik: Best of Golden Circle Guided Tour

Discover Iceland's iconic Golden Circle on a 7-8.5 hour guided tour from Reykjavik, exploring geysers, waterfalls, and tectonic plates with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Food was extremely expensive. I wish we had at least another 15-25 min at each site to explore and walk slow and stop for photos. Especially at the waterfall and geysir. Our guide was amazing!”

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15.Golden Circle and Kerid Crater Tour with Geothermal Lagoon Visit

Discover Iceland’s highlights on this full-day Golden Circle tour, including Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid crater, and relaxing hot springs, with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“The trip was amazing, went to gullfoss waterfall, seen geysers, kerid crater and relaxed in the blue lagoon. Our guide was awesome, very friendly and knowledgeable, he took us to a site that wasn’t on the tour that he knew would be interested to us.…”

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More Golden Circle Tours

5.0From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small Group Tour9 hours (approx.)$148.74 4.5Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik10 hours (approx.)$300.00 4.8From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling10 hours$347 4.5From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobile Tour$284 5.0Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik8 hours (approx.)$85.00 4.7Reykjavík: Golden Circle Afternoon Tour6 hours$107 4.4Reykjavik: Golden Circle Day Tour with optional Blue Lagoon7.5 - 13 hours$78 5.0Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Small-Group Day Tour8 hours (approx.)$109.00 4.5From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip9.5 - 10.5 hours$141 5.0Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid! Small Group Adventure9 hours (approx.)$155.99 5.0From Reykjavik- Golden Circle, Bruarfoss & Kerid Volcano Crater8 hours (approx.)$114.88 4.1From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour9 hours$153 4.8Golden Circle and Kerið Crater Small Group Tour8 hours$116 5.03-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights3 days (approx.)$1,058.14 5.0Golden Circle & Snorkeling in Silfra From Reykjavík with Free Photos10 hours (approx.)$320.46 4.9Reykjavík: Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon Tour with Transfers11 hours$136 4.3From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour6.5 hours$82 4.5Golden Circle 7 Hours Bus Tour from Reykjavik$83.42 4.9Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Sky Lagoon Tour11 hours$246 5.0Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik10 hours (approx.)$224.00 5.0Golden Circle and Kerid Crater Afternoon Tour from Reykjavik8 hours (approx.)$81.00 4.5Golden Circle Small-Group Afternoon Tour from Reykjavik6 hours (approx.)$106.66 4.8Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, and Fridheimar Minibus Tour9 hours$129 5.0Golden Circle, Fridheimar & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour10 hours (approx.)$183.00