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Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

Recommended by 95% of travelers
Reykjavik, Iceland
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  • 11 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Laura_R ·
Aug 2026
If you just do one tour in Reykjavík, this should be the one. You will see beautiful scenery, waterfalls, geysers, a national Park, and finally, a relaxing visit to the blue Lagoon. It gives a real overview of what the area has to offer. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. This is a wonderful sampling of beautiful Iceland.
· Inga_K ·
Sep 2026
As soon as our guide Toby welcomed us, we immediately knew the trip would be fun. During the tour, we learned a lot about Icelandic history, interesting facts, and modern day realities, and the locations themselves were truly spectacular. The guide was very communicative with a great sense of humor. Even though the trip was really long, the time just flew by.

Overview

Explore two of Iceland’s most popular attractions in just one day during this time-saving trip to the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. Visit Thingvellir National Park, where the North American and European tectonic plates meet; the 65-foot (20-meter) geyser at Strokkur; the mighty Gullfoss waterfall; and the Kerid volcanic crater lake. Then, wind down from the sightseeing with a soothing soak at the famous Blue Lagoon.
  • Get up close and personal with a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Leave the driving to someone else on this seamless day trip
  • Tickets to the Blue Lagoon, with mud mask and drink, included
  • Round-trip transit from central Reykjavik is included for your ease

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission Ticket (with use of towel, silica mud mask, 1st drink of your choice)
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our pickup can take up to 30 minutes so please wait at your pickup location from the time written on your ticket. More locations we do offer pickup service from: - Subway at the former Oddsson Ho(s)tel, Hringbraut 119 - Burgerjoint (Hamborgarabullan), Geirsgata 1 - Gamli Gardur, Hringbraut 29 - BSI Bus Terminal, Vatnsmyrarvegur 10 (front / taxi side) Many accommodations in central Reykjavik are redirected to official "Tour Bus Stops" from which we also offer pickup: - Tour Bus Stop 1, Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstraeti (64.146316,-21.941491) - Tour Bus Stop 2, Tjörnin - The Pond, Maedragardur on Laekjargata (64.145763,-21.938547) - Tour Bus Stop 3, Lækjargata, Laekjargata 4 (64.14678,-21.937296) - Tour Bus Stop 5, Harpa, Austurbakki 2 (64.14678,-21.937296) - Tour Bus Stop 6, Safnahúsið - The Culture House, Hverfisgata 15 by Arnarholl (64.147454,-21.932894) - Tour Bus Stop 7, Traðarkot, Hverfisgata 20 (64.146706,-21.930425) - Tour Bus Stop 8, Hallgrímskirkja, by Eiriksgata (64.141548,-21.927973) - Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24 (64.143497,-21.916289) - Tour Bus Stop 10, Hlemmur, Laugavegur 105 (64.143155,-21.915414) - Tour Bus Stop 11, Austurbær, Snorrabraut 37 (64.142364,-21.917228) - Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6 (64.144389,-21.910327) - Tour Bus Stop 13, Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120 (64.142658,-21.913866)

Itinerary

1

Golden Circle Route

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

2

Thingvellir National Park

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Strokkur

1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Gullfoss Falls

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

5

Kerid Crater

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

6

Blue Lagoon

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum age: 14 years old
  • The order of the stops can vary from day to day
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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

Sasha_S
Such a breathtaking tour of the otherworldly landscape of Iceland. What really made it come to life was our lovely tour guide, Cuba. I learned so much about Iceland from his passion about the country. He didn't overwhelm us with facts and didn't leave us in long stretches of silence. He gave us space on stops to explore and then later re-group. I can't recommend this tour enough. Thank you!!

Reviews

4.8
based on 2,779 reviews
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Brilliant birthday treat

Cherron_I, Sep 2026
Worth every Icelandic Krona. It was a long day but well orchestrated. Petra was knowledgeable, humorous and patient. Highlight has to be the Blue Lagoon...absolutely glorious. Fantastic way to spend my birthday.

We had a wonderful time...

Jennifer_L, Sep 2026
We had a wonderful time on this trip. The weather was very rainy, but our guide, Siggi, really went the extra mile to make our day fun and interesting. The landscape was beautiful and ending our day at a spa was perfect!

Touring with Julianna

Lisa_P, Sep 2026
Our tour guide Julianna made the tour an outstanding experience. The sites we went to were very interesting with lots of photographic opportunities. But on this tour as well as the southern shores tour there is a lot of driving between sites. Julianna gave colorful, data rich information thoroughly the tour and cleverly created a mix tape of Norwegian soft music intermixed with her thoughts of where we were going. Everyone on the bus had positive energy (contrasted against a southern shores tour where there was hours of silence and low enthusiasm). Great tour - make sure you ask for Julianna!

Great experience

Debbie_M, Sep 2026
It was the best way to see 3 must see sites in Reykjavik in the short time we had before our cruise.

We had a fantastic day...

Maggie_D, Sep 2026
We had a fantastic day exploring Iceland and this small group tour was a highlight of our trip. Tom was a fantastic tour guide, bringing us in on local lore and the history of the island. Every stop on this tour was breathtaking and the small group aspect kept the day moving and felt personal. make sure to bring your camera!

Golden Circle Day Tour with Bus-Tours-Iceland

Raj_H, Sep 2026
We enjoyed the 11-hr tour with Edo from Bus-Tours-Iceland as the driver and guide. The Blue Lagoon, waterfall and the tectonic plate canyon were the highlights. Shoutout to Edo being super knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Recommend this for people not seen volcanic landscapes like crater lakes etc. This is a super chilled tour with minimal physical activity.

So good

Thomas_O, Sep 2026
shout out Edo that was so cool and he brought us to a bunch of fun side things and was super knowledgeable

Solid Tour & Special Blue Lagoon Stop

Christiana_W, Sep 2026
We had a knowledgeable local guide Omar who added thoughtful commentary to a solid tour of the main attractions. The Blue Lagoon stop really makes this tour special and despite a little rain, we were able to have an amazing time!

Sandyann

Ann_H, Sep 2026
This tour was excellent & our guide was very knowledgeable & fun. We lucked out & the sun shone. Crater was unimaginable & enjoyed the Blue Lagoon experience.

Spectacular Views and good time

Inga_K, Sep 2026
As soon as our guide Toby welcomed us, we immediately knew the trip would be fun. During the tour, we learned a lot about Icelandic history, interesting facts, and modern day realities, and the locations themselves were truly spectacular. The guide was very communicative with a great sense of humor. Even though the trip was really long, the time just flew by.

Our Iceland adventure was amazing My husband and I both enjoy it so much! The small bus is just the right size We had a

MelindaC_H, Sep 2026
Great itinerary! The Blue Lagoon should not be missed! The Gullfloss and Crater, National Park and many geysers were what my husband and I were looking for! Thank you Ziggy our guide for making it fun!

An amazing day with Kuba the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle!

Glenn_S, Sep 2026
We were worried about such a long day. Kuba was an amazing tour guide! We were worried about such a long day. But he kept us entertained and busy! He was also extremely knowledgeable and funny. He even shared his favorite Icelandic music, which was great and a favorite ice cream stop, which was incredibly delicious. Many of us were not happy that the schedule was changed to make the Blue Lagoon the first stop on the tour. But his optimism about the change was contagious, and the day turned out perfectly! We would highly recommend this tour. Especially if you only have a short amount of time to spend in Reyljavik! Be sure to request Kuba!

Amazing tour!

Gretchen_M, Sep 2026
This was an amazing experience! So many beautiful sights, a fantastic tour guide named Mikki, and a wonderful stop at Blue Lagoon at the end!

I had a wonderful...

Yana_T, Sep 2026
I had a wonderful experience on this tour as a solo traveler. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and Mikki was a friendly and very informative guide who made the day even more enjoyable. I felt completely comfortable throughout the tour and really appreciated how much I learned along the way. There was also plenty of time to enjoy the sights, use the restroom, and get food without feeling rushed. I also met some nice people along on my tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland.

Golden Circle Tour

Maureen_Z, Sep 2026
This was a great tour. Only 8 people. Axel was a perfect guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable . We enjoyed the entire tour and highly recommend it.

Our tour guide was...

Jean_G, Sep 2026
Our tour guide was excellent. The bus was alittle tight at first but a few people moved around and we had more room. We booked the small group and had 17 people. Thought it would be less people. Other than that we really enjoyed it. A lot to see and it was excellent. Would definitely recommend it. Our guide showed us additional points of interest over and above what was scheduled. It was great.

Ragat was great. He gave...

Fern_S, Sep 2026
Ragat was great. He gave context to what we were seeing. He talked about history and culture and the fact that mthebweather is unpredictable

It was good. Helgi was...

Lisa_E, Sep 2026
It was good. Helgi was good tour guide. Interesting facts about Iceland. Was a sunny day. Good weather.

Best tour ever!!!

Janice_W, Sep 2026
Helji was the best tour guide!!! I know so much about Iceland now!! He was so amazing!!! Friendly and very helpful person!!! Such an amazing day!!

Dynamic Tour !

Patrice_T, Sep 2026
Excellent tour! What even made it better was our tour guide Ragnar ! The sites were fantastic and the blue Lagoon was magical. Don’t miss this tour..

Golden circle tour

Janet_H, Sep 2026
This was a nice excursion that was able to show us several areas of interest in Iceland. The guide was very knowledgeable.

Great way to see Icelands highlights

Donato_f, Sep 2026
This was an excellent way to see the highlights of Reykjavík. Rene was an excellent tour guide taking us from magnificent waterfalls to the enormous crater and ending with the famous Blue Lagoon. We saw much of the sea and countryside. The church was a lovely stop and we had the special added stop to see Iceland’s beautiful and special horses. We were even able to give them a treat. We highly recommend this tour but wear stable shoes for the significant walking!

Beautiful visit on best Iceland sites

Diego_B, Sep 2026
Well organized and efficient. Good guide and beautiful places to visit. No much time for lunch so get it packed before

Great communication from the company and guide was fantastic!!

Carolyn_S, Sep 2026
Tour guide talked the entire trip, giving facts and telling stories. Toby was awesome! Thought there was a pickup issue and messaged the company, they messaged right back confirming all ok

A must. Great trip great...

Steven_K, Sep 2026
A must. Great trip great guideThomas. He was very detailed and all the wonderful sites and made sure that everyone had a good time.

It was very nice BUT...

Lisa_T, Sep 2026
It was very nice BUT Driver drove way to fast, kept passing cars and multiple cars at various times. He appeared to also be falling asleep. We heard a couple snores and then he opened his window wide and shut the heat down in the van . It was freezing and someone asked him to shut his window. He had no regard in his customers comfort

Beautiful tour

Darianna_B, Sep 2026
Joseph was an amazing tour guide. Funny and extremely knowledgeable about the country. The tour moved at an excellent pace and the day flowed together so nicely. Longest bus ride was less than an hour. Saw so many beautiful things, such a fun experience!

Sendri ( I hope a spelled...

Ferdinand_L, Sep 2026
Sendri ( I hope a spelled it right ) was such a good guide, he is so nice and patient to be with our group. Knows a lot of things that was shared through our journey. Such a blessing to see this beautiful country!

A great tour with Petra

Joyce_S, Sep 2026
A wonderful day. So many interesting and beautiful site. Ending the day at the Blue Lagoon as perfect Our guide Petra was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and kind.

Excellent tour

Susan_O, Sep 2026
The tour was long, but amazing! Our guide, Toby, was excellent. We appreciated his sense of humour and his knowledge of the history and geography. Make sure you ask him questions! Have something to eat at the Blue Lagoon if you're going to be back at the hotel late. Food options after 9:00 pm can be limited.
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