--- title: Golden Circle. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 562 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 58 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 35 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-private-day-tour-from-reykjavik/ --- # Golden Circle. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik In our comparison: #35 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Golden Circle is the most popular day tour from Reykjavik. This tour combines historical and geological sites and is recommended for an initial introduction to the country. During the trip, we visit the Thingvellir National Park, the geothermally active Haukadalur Valley with the Geysir and Strokkur geysers, and one of the symbols of Iceland – the Gullfoss waterfall. Other attractions along the way include Fridheimar’s tomato greenhouse and Kerid Crater. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30, 09:00, 09:30: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €562 per person - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 58 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Top Iceland Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.91 from 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 58. - 5 stars: 55 (95%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Driver-guide services on the trip - Private tour for your group - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Thingvellir National Park** (1h; admission included) - is famous for both historical and geological monuments. On the one hand, this is where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates separate. On the other hand, it is a symbolically important place in the history of the Icelandic nation, the site of the formation of a national... 2. **Haukadalur** (1h) - During this stop, we walk through the small geothermal valley of Haukadalur, famous for its Geysir and Strokkur hot springs. Although Geysir is inactive today, Strokkur, the largest active geyser in the country, erupts every 5-10 minutes at an altitude of 20-35 meters (60-100... 3. **Gullfoss Falls** (1h) - Gullfoss is the second largest and one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland; it consists of two steps. The height of the first cascade is 11 meters (33 ft), and the second is 21 meters (65 ft). The walls of the canyon into which the waterfall flows reach heights of up to... 4. **Fridheimar** (1h) - Frideimar Tomato Greenhouse, the most famous greenhouse in Iceland, thanks to a small restaurant inside the greenhouse and tomatoes' dishes. Get a special experience by visiting the greenhouse and sample the local tomato soup with freshly baked bread served with cucumber salsa. 5. **Kerid Crater** (30m; admission included) - Kerid is a compact crater with a small lake at the bottom, formed after an eruption about six thousand years ago. The crater is 55 meters (180 ft) deep and has an oval caldera that is part of the more significant Tjarnarhólar fault, including several craters and mounds. We... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 - 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. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1124 | €562 | | 4 | €1160 | €290 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Golden Circle Tours start at €75 per person. ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #35 of 71** | €562 | 8h–9h | 4.91 (58) | private | | [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 #35 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-private-day-tour-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md