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View from the Almannagjá rift over the Þingvellir plain towards Þingvallavatn lake.

Private Golden Circle tour

Your own car and guide, or a group of 19 at most: what changes, and what it costs.

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€700, per group of up to 3
Duration
7 to 8 h
Tours compared
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What is the best private Golden Circle tour?

The two we compare cost the same for up to 3 people.

The choice depends on where you start and how many you are.

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Private

From €700 for a group of up to 3.

Small group

19 people at most, from €98 per person.

Visitors on the rock viewing platform beside the spray of Gullfoss waterfall.
Late start, small group

From Reykjavik

Afternoon in a small group, with Kerið

6 h, Min. age 5 years

4.7on GetYourGuide (1,607 reviews)

For a free morning in a group of 19 at most, with Kerið's fee included.

Restaurant tables among tomato plants inside the Friðheimar greenhouse in Iceland.
With a greenhouse

Pickup in Reykjavik

Minibus day with Kerið and Friðheimar

9 h, Min. age 8 years

4.8on GetYourGuide (566 reviews)

For adding 1.5 hours among the tomatoes and horses of Friðheimar.

Compare in detail

Prices and ratings are read from GetYourGuide. Prices are rounded up. Last checked on 4 Nov.

Every tour here is free to cancel up to 24 hours before it starts.

TourDurationStartsMin. ageRatingFromDates
Private
Private 8 hours with Kerið, from your accommodationTulip Tours IcelandStops and time there: Þingvellir 45 min, Geysir 1 h, Gullfoss 30 min, Kerið 20 minKeep in mind: The price is for a group of up to 3. Meals and tips are extra.
What's included

Included

  • Driver-guide
  • Private vehicle
  • Pickup at your accommodation
  • Þingvellir visitor fee
  • Stop at Kerið

Not included

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothes
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

Not suitable with

  • Pregnancy
  • Back problems
  • Wheelchair use
8 hYour accommodation4.9on GetYourGuide (34 reviews)€700per group of up to 3See dates: Private 8 hours with Kerið, from your accommodation
Private day from Reykjavik or Keflavík, up to 7 peopleAurora GlobeGroup size: Up to 7 peopleStops and time there: Þingvellir 45 min, Geysir 30 min, Brú 10 min, Gullfoss 30 min, Secret Lagoon 90 min, Kerið 15 minKeep in mind: The price shown is for up to 3 people: check the price for a larger group.
What's included

Included

  • Driver-guide
  • Private vehicle
  • Pickup at Keflavík Airport or a Reykjavik hotel
  • Entry to Kerið
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Hot drink

Not included

  • Meals

Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothes
  • Camera
7 hReykjavik hotels or Keflavík Airport5.0on GetYourGuide (32 reviews)€700per group of up to 3See dates: Private day from Reykjavik or Keflavík, up to 7 people
Small group
Full day in a small group, with KeriðNicetravelGroup size: Up to 19 peopleKeep in mind: Lunch is not included.
What's included

Included

  • Live guide
  • Transport by bus
  • Pickup in Reykjavik
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • USB charger at your seat
  • Stop at Kerið

Not included

  • Meals

Bring

  • Warm clothes
  • Hiking shoes
8 hPickup in Reykjavik5 years4.8on GetYourGuide (829 reviews)€109See dates: Full day in a small group, with Kerið
Afternoon in a small group, with KeriðArctic AdventuresGroup size: Up to 19 peopleStops and time there: Þingvellir 25 min, Gullfoss 20 min, Geysir 45 min, Kerið 20 minKeep in mind: Shortest of the small groups: 20 to 45 minutes per stop.
What's included

Included

  • Live guide
  • Small group
  • Pickup in Reykjavik
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Entry to Kerið

Not included

  • Meals

Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
6 hPickup in Reykjavik5 years4.7on GetYourGuide (1,607 reviews)€98See dates: Afternoon in a small group, with Kerið
Minibus day with Kerið and FriðheimarBusTravel IcelandStops and time there: Kerið 25 min, Friðheimar 90 min, Geysir 40 min, Gullfoss 45 min, Þingvellir 45 minKeep in mind: Lunch is at your own cost, and the minimum age is 8.
What's included

Included

  • Live guide
  • Transport by minibus
  • Pickup in Reykjavik
  • Entry to Kerið
  • Tomato tasting at Friðheimar
  • Horse show at Friðheimar

Not included

  • Meals

Bring

  • Warm clothes
  • Waterproof shoes
9 hPickup in Reykjavik8 years4.8on GetYourGuide (566 reviews)€117See dates: Minibus day with Kerið and Friðheimar

Every Golden Circle tour on GetYourGuide

Private or small group: what is the difference?

Private buys your own timing; a small group costs far less for one or two people.

PrivateSmall group
PriceFrom €700 for up to 3 peopleFrom €98 per person
PeopleOnly your groupUp to 19, with others
PickupAt your accommodation, or Keflavík Airport on one tourIn Reykjavik
Length7 to 8 h8 to 9 h for a full day

Who is a private tour for?

A group of three or more, or anyone who wants a different timing.

Is a private Golden Circle tour worth it?

For three people or more, it can be; for one or two, a small group costs far less.

How much does a private Golden Circle tour cost?

From €700 for a group of up to 3 on the tours we compare. For a larger group, check the price when you book.

How long is a private tour?

7 to 8 h on the tours we compare.

What does it include?

A vehicle, a driver-guide and pickup. Kerið's fee is included on Private day from Reykjavik or Keflavík, up to 7 people. Meals are not included on either.

Can you do the Golden Circle tour yourself instead?

Yes, in an ordinary car. It costs the car hire and the parking at Þingvellir and entry at Kerið.

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