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Golden Circle and Kerid Crater from Reykjavik Cruise Terminal

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Reykjavik, Iceland
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Gayle_C ·
Jul 2026
This was a wonderful tour which covered all of the important stops on the golden circle. Our guide (who also owned the tour company) was fantastic.... knowledgeable, professional and so personable. I never felt rushed at a stop. We had a few people with minor mobility issues, but he was very patient with them. It was a small group...16 of us. Definitely a worthwhile adventure
· joy_w ·
Aug 2026
This was a well paced tour. Our driver Raquel was very patient and knowledgeable There was plenty of time at all locations. Make sure you take your own water.

Overview

Make the most of your time docked in Reykjavik and discover Iceland’s best bits in a day with just a handful of other travelers. Get picked up right from your cruise port or hotel and discover the delights of the Golden Circle and Kerid Crater with ease. Explore at a relaxed pace and enjoy being fully immersed in your surroundings while somebody else worries about the logistics.
  • Check off many top attractions in one day—ideal for first–time visitors
  • Enjoy a more intimate experience with a maximum of 17 travelers per group
  • Skip the lines with all entry tickets included in the tour price
  • Live commentary from your guide adds context to what you’re seeing

What's Included

  • Small-group tour (tour operated exclusively on minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers)
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
  • Professional and local driver/guide
  • Kerid Crater admission
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Some of the center hotels are located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding. PLEASE NOTE: These bus stops for tour buses are not the same as the bus stops for city buses. The tour bus stops have a blue pillar with pink bus sign at the top and the number and name of the bus stop. The city bus stops have a yellow "S" in a red circle (S as Strætó - city bus). Please do not wait at the city bus stops! Once you submit/confirm with us a specific bus stop, please meet us exactly at that bus stop and not any other.   ___________________________ Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall: Center Hotels Plaza Downtown Hostel Hotel Reykjavik Centrum Iceland Parliament Hotel Kvosin Downtown Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata (near the Hard Rock Café): Alva Apartments Apotek Hotel City Center hotel Hotel Borg Hotel Reykjavik Saga Radisson Blu 1919 Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel ___________________________ Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki Black Pearl Apartment Hotel Exeter Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 6 – Safnahúsið – The Culture House (corner of Ingolfsstraeti and Hverfisgata: 101 Hotel Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Center Hotels Skjaldbreid Hotel Frón Loft Hostel Thingholt by Center Hotels Vintage Hotel Apartments ___________________________ Hallgrímskirkja (Bus Stop 8) B47 Hostel Baron's Hostel Hotel Holt Hotel Odinsve Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik Downtown Hotel Sunna Guesthouse ___________________________ Bus stop 9 – Snorrabraut: 100 Iceland Hotel 4th Floor Hotel Alfred's Apartments Center Hotels Laugavegur Hotel Vera Hotel Von Laugavegur Apartments Skuggi Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik): - Storm Hotel - Fosshótel Reykjavík - Tower Suites ___________________________ Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður): - Centerhotel Miðgarður ___________________________ Bus stop 14 - Skúlagata (corner of Skúlagata/Klappastígur) 41 - A Townhouse Hotel Alfred's Studios Ion City Hotel Reykjavik Residence Hotel Reykjavik Residence Suites Sandhotel The Swan House ___________________________ Bus Stop 15, Vesturbugt: - Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels - Grandi by Center Hotels ___________________________ BSÍ Bus Terminal: Travel Inn ___________________________ If your accomodation is located more than 10minutes walking from our pick up locations, you can contact us directly though Viator chat or send us an an email. We will try to arrange the best pick up location for you.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Golden Circle Route

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Thingvellir National Park

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Gullfoss Falls

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Strokkur

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Kerid Crater

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
  • Please notify us in case you need us to provide you a child seat or when you travel with a service animal.
  • The tour operates with minimum 4 adult participants.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Morag_C
Gummie was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide who drove us safely on Golden Circle tour. Would recommend

Reviews

4.9
based on 18 reviews
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Best day!

Ashley_M, Sep 2026
Wonderful Experience – Highly Recommend! We had such a wonderful day and an amazing tour guide! Our driver was fantastic….friendly, personable, and clearly passionate about what she does. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and went above and beyond to make sure our group had a memorable experience. The van was clean, the entire day was very well organized, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. We absolutely loved this company and the experiences they offer. Highly recommend booking a tour with them…you won’t be disappointed!

Switched tour

Elizabeth_A, Sep 2026
This is not the actual tour we went on so I am hesitant to write a review. We ended up getting assigned to a circle tour that included a stop at the Secret Lagoon which was outside of my comfort zone.

Iceland

Bev_M, Aug 2026
We all had a brilliant day on this tour. Thank you very much. The driver was excellent and she very knowledgable about Iceland.

Literally the best tour I have taken. Ever.

Brian_S, Aug 2026
This tour of the Golden Circle offered an unforgettable experience: the geography, natural and political history and culture of Western Iceland. Our guide and driver, Gummi, was personable, approachable, with an encyclopedic knowledge of the region and a clear love for his homeland and sharing with visitors.

Worthwhile experience.

joy_w, Aug 2026
This was a well paced tour. Our driver Raquel was very patient and knowledgeable There was plenty of time at all locations. Make sure you take your own water.

Golden Circle

Luzviminda_S, Jul 2026
It’s one way to learn about Iceland, its history and people. Trond, our guide was fun and he imparted lots of interesting information.

Great day, great guide, great group size.

Steve_R, Jul 2026
Loved the small tour - was a 19 passenger Sprinter, which would have been fine... but we were lucky enough to get an almost-private tour with only one other couple. The small tour with "Thorn" - and I am sorry, that is not correct, but it was close - was outstanding. He explained everything very well, had answers for all our questions, and because of our size, was able to add a few bonus stops - visit to Icelandic horses, and an ice cream stop. The smaller size was critical at the lunch stop at the crazy-busy facility at Gullfoss... I can't imagine the 50-passenger buses got out of there in less than 2 hours. The Golden circle is beautiful, and worth seeing.

Excellent excursion. True...

Frederick_P, Jul 2026
Excellent excursion. True Icelandic theme. The duration of each stay at each itinerary venue was perfect. Icelandic born driver/courier and therefore extremely knowledgable and interesting.

Great golden circle tour

Gayle_C, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful tour which covered all of the important stops on the golden circle. Our guide (who also owned the tour company) was fantastic.... knowledgeable, professional and so personable. I never felt rushed at a stop. We had a few people with minor mobility issues, but he was very patient with them. It was a small group...16 of us. Definitely a worthwhile adventure

A must see in Iceland

Nancy_L, Jun 2026
Excellent driver guide. Learned and saw so much. I had been here before and still saw and learned more. My friends thought it was the best. A .Just seen for all visitors to Iceland.

Best small group tour

claire_T, Jun 2026
We booked this small group tour with Gateway to Iceland and had the most fabulous time! Due to our good luck we only had 4 of us on the tour. The sites we visited were fantastic but the best part of our tour was our wonderful guide, Rakell. Rakell went above and beyond in all aspects. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for her wonderful country added to our totally positive experience.

Pick this tour !

Glynis_B, May 2026
Absolutely the very best tour you can do in Iceland ! Our guide ‘Gummi’ made our day so much fun. His depth of knowledge about his home country was incredible. He kindly showed us so much in one day that we felt like locals by the end of the tour !

Golden Circle

Morag_C, Sep 2025
Gummie was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide who drove us safely on Golden Circle tour. Would recommend

Perfect day excursion for...

Gary_S, Sep 2025
Perfect day excursion for cruise ship passengers. Picked up and dropped off at skafabari cruise port.
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