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title: Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 232
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.51
reviews: 160
duration_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 69 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/viking-horse-riding-and-golden-circle-tour-from-reykjavik/
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# Viking Horse Riding and Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #69 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Want to meet the small but mighty Icelandic horse and get in the most popular tour in Iceland all in one day? If so, you won’t want to miss the Viking Horse and Golden Circle Tour. You’ll ride through the gorgeous Icelandic landscape on a horse descended from the first horses to set hoof on the island in the Viking-Age and then visit the most iconic sites in Iceland: Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir geothermal area.

It's a nature-lover's dream, and the best way to make the most of your visit to Reykjavik.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €232 per person
- Duration: 9h
- Rating: 4.51/5 from 160 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Gray Line Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.51 from 160 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 143 of 160.

- 5 stars: 111 (69%)
- 4 stars: 32 (20%)
- 3 stars: 11 (7%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 6 (4%)

## What's included

- WiFi on board
- National Park fees
- Guided horse riding tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking guide
- Pickup and drop-off from cruise ports, hotels and designated meeting points in the Reykjavik area
- Necessary gear for riding

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Experience the beauty of Iceland on horseback with a riding tour at Eldhestar...** (2h; admission included) - Experience the beauty of Iceland on horseback with a riding tour at Eldhestar, one of the country’s most renowned horse farms. Just outside Reykjavík, Eldhestar offers unforgettable guided tours through stunning landscapes shaped by volcanic activity—lush valleys, lava...
2. **Thingvellir National Park** (45m; admission included) - Visit Thingvellir National Park, a designated UNESCO world heritage site. This is where Icelandic democracy began more than 1,000 years ago on the fields of parliament (Thingvellir) and it’s also where two tectonic plates are gradually separating creating a gorgeous landscape...
3. **Site de Geysir** (45m; admission included) - Visit Geysir geothermal area with its boiling mud pits, steam vents, Geysir, the namesake of all geysers.
4. **Gullfoss Falls** (1h) - Next up, you will see one of the most popular and powerful waterfalls in Iceland is Gullfoss (golden falls). The roar of the Hvita River falling over two tiers into the gorge below is exhilarating and on sunny days creates rainbow upon rainbow. With your camera and a good...
5. **Strokkur** (30m; admission included) - A geyser that erupts on a regular basis to the delight, and sometimes surprise, of onlookers.
6. **Golden Circle Route** - Iceland's most popular sightseeing route.

## 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.

## Meeting point

BSÍ Bus Terminal is our centrally located hub in Reykjavík, just a short walk from the city center. 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

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for horse riding is 7 years
- No previous horse-riding experience is required
- Necessary gear will be provided for the horse riding
- Meals are not included, but stops will be made at local restaurants or shops where meals and snacks can be purchased.

## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #69 of 71** | €232 | 9h | 4.51 (160) | 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 #69 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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