The Golden Circle is widely known to be the most popular sightseeing route in Iceland, in large part due to the capital city’s proximity to three of the country’s most inspiring natural attractions; Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal valley and the mighty waterfall, Gullfoss (“The Golden Falls”).

Other attractions en-route, though not part of the Golden Circle itself, include Kerið volcanic crater, Efstidalur farm and ice cream store and the fascinating Sólheimar Ecovillage. If you hope to see these extra attractions, please make sure that the tour you are interested in includes them as part of the scheduled itinerary.

What is less known, however, is the sheer variety of methods in which visitors choose to undertake this route, the most popular of which is taking a guided tour on a coach or minibus; this is a cost-effective means of experiencing the Golden Circle while also providing your party with a learned and experienced tour guide.

Guides on the Golden Circle are able to focus in on each attraction, teaching you about their history and importance to Icelandic culture, as well as pointing out lesser-known sites of interest, such as shooting locations for the HBO fantasy series, ‘Game of Thrones’, of which there are a number to be found in Þingvellir National Park.

Another means of experiencing the Golden Circle could include a helicopter tour, making this one of the more VIP undertakings of your holiday. While no doubt pricier that sightseeing at ground-level, flying from attraction to attraction allows you to cut down your tour time from 8 hours to a solitary one, making this the most time-effective, unique and exhilarating method on the market.

Another option is to drive the Golden Circle route yourself. This option provides you with the most freedom over your day, allowing you to spend just as much time at each attraction as you would like. And while this option lacks the knowledge and know-how of a professional tour guide, it is more than made up for with the company you choose.

Finally, the Golden Circle allows for many bonus activities that can but heighten your experience. These activities range from horse-riding to snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier to snorkelling in Silfra Fissure.

Golden Circle Tours

178 Golden Circle Tours

4 Day Budget Self Drive Tour of Iceland with the Golden Circle & Glaciers

3 in 1 Bundled Discount Tours of Katla Ice Cave, the Golden Circle & Snaefellsnes Peninsula

6 Day Summer Self-Drive | Hidden Gems under the Midnight Sun

4 Days of Outdoor Fun | The Golden Circle, South Coast, Snowmobile & Glacier Hiking

14 Day Budget Self Drive Tour of the Complete Ring Road of Iceland with Myvatn & the Westfjords

Spectacular 5 Day Self Drive Wildlife Tour of Iceland with Whale & Puffin Watching

3 Day Family-Friendly Tour Combo of the Into the Glacier Experience, Golden Circle & Whale Watching

3 Day Tour of South Coast, Golden Circle and Jokulsarlon

5 Day Family Holiday | Golden Circle, South Coast & Reykjavik in the Summer

5 Day Summer Package | Golden Circle, South of Iceland with a Greenland Day Tour

Scenic 3 Day Budget Self Drive Tour of Iceland with Hot Springs & the Golden Circle

Amazing 8 Day Summer Self Drive Holiday on Iceland’s South Coast with a Taste of the Highlands

3 Day Golden Circle and Ice Cave Tour in Iceland

10 Day Summer Self-Drive | Circle of Iceland & A Taste of the Central Highlands

In-Depth 5 Day Northern Lights Road Trip to Iceland’s Golden Circle & Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Classic 8 Hour Tour of the Golden Circle & Kerid Crater with Transfer from Reykjavik

Must-See 8.5 Hour Afternoon Sightseeing Tour of the Golden Circle with Transfer from Reykjavik

Golden Circle Tour with the Secret Lagoon

Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon | English Tour Guide & Audio Guide in 10 Languages

Golden Circle Minibus Tour With Visit to Fridheimar & Kerid Crater Lake

Golden Circle Tour and Blue Lagoon Transfer

Small Group 8 Hour Minibus Tour of the Golden Circle with Transfer from Reykjavik

Afternoon 6 Hour Golden Circle Tour to Gullfoss, Geysir & Thingvellir with Transfer from Reykjavik

Small Group 11 Hour Tour of the Golden Circle & the Blue Lagoon with Transfer from Reykjavik

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