--- title: Golden Circle German-speaking small group tour from Reykjavík lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 155 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 132 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [de] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-german-speaking-small-group-tour-from-reykjav-k/ --- # Golden Circle German-speaking small group tour from Reykjavík In our comparison: #13 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This day tour with a German-speaking tour guide in a small group with a maximum of 19 participants is the ideal shore excursion for cruise ship passengers and leads from Reykjavík on the so-called Golden Circle over the Hellisheiði plateau to Hveragerði, where we stop at an earthquake fissure in a shopping center, the Haukadalur geothermal area with the active Strokkur geyser, and the impressive Gullfoss waterfall. On the way we stop at a farm that makes very good ice cream from the milk of its own cows. After a short stop at the warm lake Laugarvatn we reach Þingvellir National Park, where you can experience Icelandic history and plate tectonics. On the way back we make a short detour through downtown Reykjavík. The departure time and tour duration is suitable for most cruise ships in the port of Reykjavík, such as Aida, MSC.Mein Schiff and Costa. ## Before you book - Max 19 people: shared group - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks are not included in the… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €155 per person - Duration: 6h–8h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SPS-Travel - Group: Shared, up to 19 travellers - Guide languages: German - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.95 from 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 131 of 132. - 5 stars: 126 (95%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Food and drinks are not included in the tour price ## Itinerary 1. **Hveragerdi** (15m) - We visit the earthquake fissure in the Hvaragerði shopping center. There is also a relief map of South Iceland and information about the earthquakes in South Iceland 2. **Kerid Crater** (20m; admission included) - The next stop on the tour is at the 6,500 year old Kerið crater, the northernmost of the Tjarnarhólar crater series. The crater has a depth of 55 meters and a diameter of 270x170 meters. The water depth varies between 7-14 meters. 3. **Gullfoss Falls** (30m) - For many, Gullfoss waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. The bus first stops in the upper parking lot and then drives to the lower parking lot, where you get on again. 4. **Geysir** (45m) - Haukadalur has several hot springs and the active geyser Strokkur. The stop is long enough to witness multiple eruptions of Strokkur. 5. **Stop at the ice cream factory of the Efsti-Dalur II farm** (20m) - There you can buy ice cream and look at the dairy cows through a window 6. **Laugarvatn** (10m) - Short stop at the warm lake Laugarvatn. The hot springs on the shore are used for baking bread. 7. **Thingvellir National Park** (40m) - In Þingvellir National Park you can experience history and geology up close. The Icelandic parliament Alþing was founded in 930 in the Almannagjá gorge created by continental drift. The Öxarárfoss waterfall can be visited. The bus first stops in the lower parking lot and then... 8. **Reykjavik** (pass by, no stop) - Short tour through the city center of Reykjavík and if the parking situation allows it, there will be a photo stop at Hallgrimskirkja. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - If you need a wheelchair but can walk a few meters and get on the bus, please let us know in advance. If you would like to take a trolley with you for a child, please inform us in advance. - Please note that a large portion of the time on the bus will be spent traveling time. ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 71** | €155 | 6h–8h | 4.95 (132) | shared, max 19 | | [Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-with-ticket-kerid-crater/?format=md) | €226 | 10h | 4.96 (719) | shared | | [Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid – Small Group from RVK](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-tales-tomato-farm-kerid-small-group-from-rvk/?format=md) | €129 | 9h | 4.94 (1185) | shared | | [Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-and-fri-heimar-greenhouse-lunch/?format=md) | €2914 per group | 9h 30m | 4.97 (389) | private | Ranked #13 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €2520, median €171; typical length 8h 30m. 13 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/golden-circle-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-german-speaking-small-group-tour-from-reykjav-k/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md