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Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses | English Guide + Selected German Departures

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Explore Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle on a 8-hour guided tour with an English-speaking guide. Visit Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss, and enjoy a small local Icelandic touch included along the way.

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
8 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup service
Yes
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September, October
Minimum age
No age limit
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

Golden Circle & Icelandic Horse Farm Tour (English Guide)

Explore Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle and enjoy a special encounter with one of the country’s most beloved residents, the Icelandic horse.

Visit Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, and the colorful Kerið volcanic crater. Along the way, stop at Brú Horsefarm, where you’ll get the chance to meet friendly Icelandic horses up close, pet them, take photos, and feed them special Icelandic Horse Candy, included in your tour.

There’s no horseback riding involved, making this a perfect experience for travelers who would love to meet and interact with Icelandic horses without having to get in the saddle. No riding experience is needed; just come and enjoy some time with these unique and much-loved Icelandic animals.

This full-day tour normally runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is available daily for all travelers.

On selected dates, additional departures are scheduled specifically for cruise ship passengers. These cruise-focused tours are timed to match individual ship schedules and are clearly labeled with the cruise ship name. Cruise passengers are kindly asked to select the departure that corresponds to their ship and port date to ensure appropriate pickup and return timing. On some of these selected cruise dates, German-guided departures are also available. Please select the German option during booking if preferred.

The itinerary is thoughtfully paced to give you plenty of time to experience Iceland’s most famous natural landmarks, while the visit to Brú Horsefarm adds a fun and personal encounter with an iconic part of Icelandic culture.

Highlights

  • Visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Discover the geothermal activity of the Geysir area and watch Strokkur erupt
  • Witness the raw power of Gullfoss waterfall
  • Explore Kerið volcanic crater with its striking colors and crater lake
  • Visit Brú Horsefarm and meet Icelandic horses up close
  • Pet, photograph, and feed the horses
  • Icelandic Horse Candy included
  • Enjoy an Icelandic horse experience without horseback riding
  • Daily regular departures operate from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, unless a different time is shown on your voucher
  • Additional cruise-specific departures available on selected dates, aligned with ship schedules
  • Couples
  • Eco Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Youth
  • Senior

Itinerary

How it runs

4 stops

  1. 01

    Þingvellir National Park

    806 Selfoss

    Walk between two tectonic plates at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Iceland’s history and dramatic landscapes come together.

  2. 02

    Geysir Geothermal Area

    806

    Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes, sending boiling water high into the air in one of Iceland’s most active geothermal zones.

  3. 03

    Gullfoss Waterfall

    846

    Feel the raw power of Icelandic nature at this iconic two-tiered waterfall, where glacial water crashes into a deep canyon.

  4. 04

    Kerið Volcanic Crater

    805 Klausturholar

    Explore a striking volcanic crater with vivid red slopes and a turquoise lake at the bottom, offering a unique contrast to the day’s earlier sights.

What the price covers

Included
Professional English-speaking GuideTransportation By Comfortable Coach Or Minibus
Entrance Fee To Kerið Volcanic CraterVisit To Brú Horsefarm, Including A Close-up Icelandic Horse Encounter And Horse Candy For Feeding
Free Wi-fi Onboard, When Available
Not included
Food And DrinksOptional Extras

Where it starts

  • Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg

    Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík, Reykjavíkurborg, IS

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Meeting
Meet on location or pick up
Pickup
Yes
Drop-off
1
Location code
Reykjavík (RVK, IS)

If you do not require pickup, please meet us at Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg
Address: Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík

Pickup begins at the tour starting time shown on your voucher and may take up to 30 minutes.
The bus may arrive anytime within the 30-minute pickup window.

Good to know

  • • Pickup And Meeting Begin At The Tour Starting Time Shown On Your Voucher And May Take Up To 30 Minutes.
  • • If You Selected Pickup, Please Be Ready At Your Chosen Pickup Location From The Starting Time Shown On Your Voucher.
  • • If You Did Not Select Pickup, Please Meet Us At Bus Stop #12 - Höfðatorg (Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík). Our Vehicle May Arrive Anytime Within The 30-minute Pickup Window.
  • • The Visit To Brú Horsefarm Is A Horse Encounter, Not A Horseback Riding Activity. You’ll Have The Opportunity To Meet, Pet, And Feed The Icelandic Horses. Icelandic Horse Candy Is Included.
  • • Please Remember That The Horses Are Living Animals. Always Follow The Instructions Provided By Your Guide And The Farm Staff When Interacting With Them.
  • • Cruise Ship Passengers: On Selected Cruise Days, We Operate Dedicated Departures Aligned With Individual Ship Schedules. Please Follow The Pickup And Meeting Time Shown For The Specific Departure You Select, As It May Differ From Our Standard Tour Time.

Your ticket

Important for cruise ship passengers: If you are visiting Reykjavík on a cruise ship, please follow the pickup and meeting time shown on your voucher. On cruise days, we often operate dedicated departures tailored to ship schedules, and the time selected during booking is the correct departure time for your tour.

Pickup & Meeting Information
• Pickup and meeting begin at the tour starting time shown on your voucher and may take up to 30 minutes.

• If you selected pickup, please be ready and wait at your chosen pickup location from the tour starting time shown on your voucher.

• If you do not require pickup, please meet us at:
Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg
Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík

• The bus may arrive anytime within the 30-minute pickup window starting from the departure time shown on your voucher.

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September, October
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English, German
Details updated
17 Sep 2026