--- title: The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 2793 duration_minutes: 390 languages: [de, fi, ko, cmn, en, it, fr, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 58 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/the-golden-circle-guided-bus-tour-from-reykjavik/ --- # The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik In our comparison: #58 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Embark on a captivating 6,5-hour tour from Reykjavik to experience Iceland's Golden Circle. This adventure includes visits to three iconic natural wonders: the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park. Your journey features the Geysir geothermal area, where you'll witness Strokkur geyser erupting with boiling water every few minutes. Next, marvel at the majestic Gullfoss waterfall as it cascades into a rugged canyon, creating mist and rainbows that capture the raw beauty of Icelandic nature. The tour also includes Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site of great historical and geological significance. Here, the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. Walk through this unique landscape and explore the birthplace of the Icelandic parliament, Alþingi, established in 930 AD. Travel in comfort on a modern bus, accompanied by a professional guide who provides insightful commentary. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:00, 10:00, 12:30: 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 €80 per person for the Tour from Bus Terminal option; other options up to €92 - Duration: 6h 30m - Rating: 4.76/5 from 2793 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Reykjavik Excursions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 10:00, 12:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.76 from 2793 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2664 of 2793. - 5 stars: 2356 (84%) - 4 stars: 308 (11%) - 3 stars: 68 (2%) - 2 stars: 21 (1%) - 1 star: 40 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tour from Bus Terminal | €80 / person | Italian, Chinese, English, German, Korean, Finnish, Dutch, Spanish, French | - | | Tour with Kerið Crater | €91 / person | Italian, Chinese, English, German, Korean, Finnish, Dutch, Spanish, French | Visit to Kerið Crater: Visit to Kerið volcanic crater included in the tour Duration: 7 hours Pickup Included: This option provides pickup from various hotels and designated locations in central Reykjavik and starts 30 minutes before. Pickup included | | Pickup starts 30 min before | €92 / person | Italian, Chinese, English, German, Korean, Finnish, Dutch, Spanish, French | Pickup from hotels or port.: This option provides pickup from various hotels and designated locations in central Reykjavik and starts 30 minutes before. Pickup included | ## What's included - Pickup from your accommodation or bus stop. - Bus fare - Carbon Neutral tour in cooperation with Vaxa Technologies - Free Wi-Fi - App-based audio guide in multiple languages. - Pickup from Cruise Port included if option selected - Professional local guidance ## Not included - Food and drinks - Headphones for the audio guide ## Itinerary 1. **Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia** (pass by, no stop) - Meeting point for the tour. 2. **Strokkur** (1h) - The Geysir geothermal area boasts spouting springs, including Strokkur, the most active geyser in Iceland 3. **Gullfoss Falls** (45m) - At Gullfoss you are given the opportunity to stand next to the amazing waterfall, watching enormous quantities of water tumble violently into a deep, meandering gorge. 4. **Thingvellir National Park** (30m) - In one afternoon you spend your time encountering a cross-section of Iceland's natural wonders and geological phenomena at Thingvellir National Park, an area of historical and geological significance ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 10:00, 12:30 - 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. ## Meeting point BSÍ Bus Terminal is our centrally located hub in Reykjavík, just a short walk from the city center. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. It's the main departure point for airport transfers and day tours - making it easy and convenient to start your journey with us. 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 - We recommend to dress according to the weather. ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #58 of 71** | €80 | 6h 30m | 4.76 (2793) | 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 #58 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/the-golden-circle-guided-bus-tour-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md