--- title: Golden Circle Tour & Meet the Icelandic Horses from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 77 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 128 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 45 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-tour-meet-the-icelandic-horses-from-reykjavik/ --- # Golden Circle Tour & Meet the Icelandic Horses from Reykjavik In our comparison: #45 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle with an extra experience along the way: a close-up encounter with Icelandic horses. Visit Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Kerið volcanic crater, plus stop at a local horse farm to meet, pet and feed friendly Icelandic horses. Icelandic Horse Candy is included, so you can interact with the horses without taking part in horseback riding. It’s a perfect choice for travelers who want to experience Iceland’s famous Golden Circle while also meeting one of the country’s most beloved animals up close. On selected cruise days, dedicated departures are timed around ship schedules, allowing cruise passengers to enjoy the experience and return comfortably to port. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 5 start times: between 08:00 and 12:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €77 per person for the Meet us at Bus Stop #12 option; other options up to €94 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 128 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Magic Iceland Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.8 from 128 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 122 of 128. - 5 stars: 113 (88%) - 4 stars: 9 (7%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (2%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Meet us at Bus Stop #12 | €77 / person | English | Pick up from the meeting point: Bus Stop #12 - Höfðatorg | | Pick up included | €94 / person | English | Pickup included | | Cruise Ship Departure | €94 / person | English | Adjusted to Port Times: For cruise passengers only. Departure times are aligned with your ship’s port schedule. Pickup included | | Cruise Ship Departure - GERMAN Guide | €94 / person | English | German Guide Pickup included | ## What's included - Icelandic Horse Candy for feeding the horses - Visit to Gullfoss waterfall - Brand-new modern coach with WC and Wi-Fi on board - Meet, pet and feed the Icelandic horses - Visit to a local Icelandic horse farm - Entrance to Kerið volcanic crater - Visit to Þingvellir National Park - Visit to Geysir geothermal area ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Thingvellir National Park** (45m; admission included) - At Þingvellir National Park, travelers will explore one of Iceland’s most historically and geologically significant sites. Walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, visit the area where the world’s oldest parliament was founded, and enjoy views of lava... 2. **Geysir** (1h 30m) - At the Geysir geothermal area, travelers will explore an active geothermal landscape filled with steaming vents and bubbling hot springs. The highlight is Strokkur geyser, which erupts regularly, sending hot water high into the air every few minutes. The guide will explain... 3. **Gullfoss Falls** (45m) - At Gullfoss waterfall, travelers will experience one of Iceland’s most powerful and iconic natural sights. The river Hvítá cascades in two dramatic stages into a deep canyon, creating mist and impressive views from several walking paths. The guide will share insight into the... 4. **Meet Iceland’s iconic horses up close at Brú Horsefarm** (30m; admission included) - Enjoy time to pet, photograph and feed the friendly horses with Icelandic Horse Candy, included with your tour. This is a relaxed horse encounter and does not include horseback riding. 5. **Kerid Crater** (30m; admission included) - Kerið is a striking volcanic crater known for its vivid red slopes and turquoise lake at the bottom. Visitors can walk along the rim for panoramic views of the crater and surrounding landscape, or follow a safe path down to the lake itself. The site offers a close look at... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 - 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 - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #45 of 71** | €77 | 8h | 4.8 (128) | 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 #45 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-tour-meet-the-icelandic-horses-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md