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title: Golden Circle Small-Group Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 150
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.75
reviews: 53
duration_minutes: 480
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 49 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-small-group-tour/
---

# Golden Circle Small-Group Tour

In our comparison: #49 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Probably Iceland's most popular day trip and for good reason. No trip to Iceland, whether a weekend break or a longer holiday, would be complete without taking the Golden Circle. Visiting the continental rift at Thingvellir National Park, seeing Gullfoss Waterfall, the bubbling hot springs and the spouting geyser Strokkur in the Geysir Hot Springs area.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00: one departure 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 €150 per person
- Duration: 8h–9h
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Iceland Horizon
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.75 from 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 53.

- 5 stars: 45 (85%)
- 4 stars: 5 (9%)
- 3 stars: 2 (4%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

## What's included

- National Park fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Driver/guide
- Parking Fees
- Free Hotel Pickup

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Kerid Crater** (20m; admission included) - Kerid volcanic crater in the Grímsnes area of South Iceland.
2. **Geysir** (1h 20m) - Visit to the famous Geysir hop spring in the geothermal area of Haukadalur valley. We also normally make lunch stop at this location.
3. **Thingvellir National Park** (1h) - Thingvellir National park situated between two continental plates. It´s a UNESCO World heritage Site and one of Iceland´s most significant and beautiful places.
4. **Gullfoss Falls** (40m) - Gullfoss waterfall one of Iceland´s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult

## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #49 of 71** | €150 | 8h–9h | 4.75 (53) | shared |
| [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 #49 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.

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