Thingvellir Tours Reviews

★★★★★

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

Both our guides were informative and funny, and the day flew by. If you want Iceland's geological highlights in a single day, this covers them.

Jonny · United Kingdom · September 2025

★★★★☆

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

Everything went well. If one thing could change, it would be finishing at the Secret Lagoon so the next stop is the hotel, and the national park stop ran longer than it needed to.

Johanna · Finland · September 2025

★★★★★

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

A great day with plenty to see. Eva was knowledgeable and friendly and kept a good attitude all day.

Nikita · United Kingdom · September 2025

★★★☆☆

Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

Interesting, but the coach was very crowded. Friends took a small-group tour and had more personal time, and next time I would do the same.

MaryLou L. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★★

Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

Stefan knows a remarkable amount about Iceland past and present, and Magnus drove well. It does not try to cram too much in, and the noon start suited us after landing at 7am.

Lisa H. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★☆

Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

The tour itself was informative and good. Finding the coach was the problem: the car park was full of confused passengers, and a text with the coach number would have helped.

Cheryl G. · Traveller · September 2026

★☆☆☆☆

Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

The seats were far too close together and the coach carried far too many people. Not one I would recommend.

Leona B. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★★

Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

Over six hours, but worth it, with a comfortable coach and a good guide and driver. Dress warmly, because it can be windy even when the temperature seems mild. You can walk uphill or take the sights at your own pace.

Jeffrey L. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★★

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

Everyone in our group was handled with patience and good humour, and the clean, modern gear kept us warm in the fissure. A couple of us were very anxious about going in, and our guide Arman made it feel safe enough that they enjoyed all of it.

Deborah W. · Group · August 2026

★★★★☆

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

A very good time at Silfra, with attentive, funny guides and a crew who got everyone suited up fast. The missing star is for the wait: we stood in heavy, hot drysuits for more than an hour while the queue for the water crept forward. Once we were in, everything went well.

Michael A. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

Go through the pre-trip email carefully, since it says what goes under the drysuit; we missed that part and had to improvise. The snorkel was superb, with clear water the whole way, and Isabella made it even better. I had worried about the cold and never felt it.

Heather A. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

We took the 9am slot and it was far quieter than later in the day. They lend you a warm jumpsuit for under the drysuit, but bring thick socks and a wool base layer as well.

Kelsey C. · Traveller · September 2026

★★☆☆☆

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

Water got into my suit and I was frozen for the whole snorkel in water of 2 to 4 degrees. The fissure is a remarkable place, but it is hard to take in when you are that uncomfortable.

Burak T. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

We came for the evening slot, waited only a few minutes, and as the last group in Arman let us take our time. The drysuit is snug at the neck and hard going for anyone with claustrophobia, but it keeps you afloat so you simply drift with the current.

Emily A. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

One of a kind, though you are not swimming between the two plate walls themselves, which are more than a kilometre apart. Depending on the hour there can be a queue for the water, and our guide Konrad stood in it for us. He also took plenty of photos, so nobody needed a phone in the water.

Jennifer D. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★★

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

I am in my late fifties and had wanted to do this snorkel for years, and it lived up to the wait. The staff were professional, friendly and organised from start to finish.

Karen E. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★★

Silfra: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location

Less cold than you might think, and very beautiful. Parking can be hard to find, and once you are suited up the line for the water can be long.

Kristin W. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★★

Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive

My boyfriend and I loved it, and Steven was thorough and attentive throughout. Worth knowing: the plates are about 5 km apart, so the rock walls you see underwater are not the plates themselves.

Deanna R. · Couple · August 2026

★★★★★

Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive

Park at P5 and walk about five minutes to the trucks, where the staff split everyone into groups of six with a guide. Giulia helped us into two layers, gloves, mask and hood, then kept the group floating together to the lagoon. When my mouthpiece came out near the end, she held my hand and sorted it.

Yanjie D. · Traveller · July 2026

★★★☆☆

Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive

Only okay for me, because my snorkel leaked and I spent the first half fighting to breathe. The replacement was little better and the mouthpiece was small, and as a certified scuba diver I know it was not my technique.

Richard K. · Traveller · March 2026

★★★★★

Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive

We had little or no snorkeling experience, and Yan led the tour with care, making sure we felt comfortable at every step. Easy to recommend.

Christine N. · First-time snorkelers · July 2026

★★★★★

Silfra Snorkeling Between Continents Photos Included- Self Drive

I woke to snow and 30 mph winds and wondered whether plunging into ice-cold water was a mistake. The equipment made the cold manageable, and Martin was attentive and took photos we will keep for life.

Joshua A. · Traveller · April 2026

★★★★★

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

Two friends and I chose our excursions before the trip, and this was my pick; the waterfall, the geysers and the park won over all three of us. Our guide knew a great deal, sang well, played music and told stories about life in Iceland.

Regina L. · Friends · September 2026

★★★★☆

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

The crater and the waterfall were the highlights, while the geyser meant a long wait for a very short eruption. I had hoped to stand with a foot on each plate at the UNESCO site, which is not possible, though the place is dramatic. Anna was friendly and informative and stopped early for a break with good baked goods.

Cynthia S. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★☆☆

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

It is sold as an introduction, and that is what it is. The staff were friendly, but the time at most stops, the waterfall above all, was too short for anyone who moves slowly.

Madeline B. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

I was joining from a cruise and got off the ship late, so they moved my pickup to the port and stowed my luggage under the coach. Marvin was informative and open to questions at Almannagjá, Geysir and Gullfoss. Take snacks and water; every stop has toilets and there is a chance to buy lunch.

Geraldine O. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

Pickup and drop-off were easy, and Darren filled the drive with facts and jokes. No stop felt short. We packed lunch, but food was on sale at two stops and there were toilets at every one.

Ciana A. · Traveller · July 2026

★★☆☆☆

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

Our start slipped from 8:30 to 10:30, and the coach did not arrive until 11:10. It parked a long way from the sights, and at Thingvellir there was not enough time to walk down and see the river running between the plates. It felt rushed and poorly managed.

Priyahans · Traveller · July 2026

★★★★★

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

My flight was delayed and I missed my pickup, so the staff got me onto another coach. An easy tour with clean toilets and food along the way, and a good use of a long layover.

Britnie S. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

Barbara spoke clearly, kept us entertained and knew when to talk and when to let us look. Every stop was beautiful, and I would recommend the day.

June C. · Traveller · November 2025

★★★★★

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

I did this tour solo and felt at ease all day, and met good company along the way. Mikki was friendly and informative, and there was time for the sights, the toilets and food without rushing.

Yana T. · Solo traveller · September 2026

★★★★★

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

A day this long worried us beforehand, but Kuba kept us busy, entertained and informed. Several of us were unhappy when the Blue Lagoon moved to the first stop, yet his optimism won us over and the day went well.

Glenn S. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★☆

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

A nice day, but the driver went too fast and overtook several cars at a time. He also opened his window and turned the heating off, and the van stayed freezing until someone asked.

Lisa T. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★☆

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

Our guide was great and the day was worth the money. Combining the Golden Circle with the Blue Lagoon cost almost half what booking both separately would have.

Ryan C. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

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

Gullfoss, the crater, the national park and the geysers were what my husband and I had come for, and the Blue Lagoon was the right finish. Ziggy made it fun.

Melinda H. · Couple · September 2026

★★★★☆

The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

A lot of driving and not much time at each stop; the direct tour keeps them short, and we had only 20 minutes at Thingvellir. Next time we would choose a longer tour.

Lisa C. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

We learned a lot about Iceland's volcanoes, and the waterfalls and geothermal areas were a highlight. The commentary came through clearly, and as a hearing-aid user I found the coach's sound system easy to follow.

Elizabeth M. · Traveller · July 2026

★★★☆☆

The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

I walk with a cane, and the guide led the group away before I was off the coach, even after I asked her to wait. We were dropped at an intersection rather than at our hotel, and it was not near for me.

Patricia S. · Traveller · July 2026

★★★★★

The Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour from Reykjavik

Get to the BSÍ terminal and the rest is taken care of; just keep an eye on the timetable and your bus number. The longest stretches are the ride out to Thingvellir and the return from Gullfoss. The seven hours go faster than you would think.

Roberth R. · Traveller · April 2026

★★★★★

Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

My husband and I had a great small-group day on the Golden Circle despite gusts and heavy showers. Frederica drove and guided, and kept it funny and informative.

Mary B. · Couple · August 2026

★★★★★

Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

We waited an hour for other passengers, and the guide did everything she could to collect them. She was excellent, loved her country and helped the traveller in our party with a disability. Keeping the front seats for passengers with limited mobility would have helped.

Linda S. · Traveller · September 2026

★★★★★

Small-group Golden Circle Classic Tour from Reykjavik

An experienced guide and a good day at every sight. Lunch was expensive, though the fish and chips were tasty.

Barbara E. · Traveller · August 2026

★★★★★

Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses

Daniel was the best guide we could have had, friendly and full of knowledge. What we saw along the way was extraordinary.

Francine · Canada · June 2026

★★★★★

Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses

The excursion went well and the guide was great. Each stop was the right length for what there was to do.

Kaisa · Finland · June 2026

★★★★★

Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Meet the Icelandic Horses

A pleasant tour with a friendly guide. The waterfall was the best part.

Andrea · Italy · May 2026

★★★★★

8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

My wife and I did the eight days in early October, and the Djúpalónssandur beach, Hraunfossar and the glaciers stood out. Erdla was the most helpful guide we have had.

Thomas T. · Couple · October 2023

★★★★☆

8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

The guides and the itinerary were excellent, Thor above all over six days. The star comes off for the operator, which split our booking into two single days and a six-day tour with 72 hours' notice. Being passed between guides and drivers at the start was unsettling.

Kathryn C. · Traveller · September 2025

★★★★★

8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

Eight days around Iceland with two children, and Pauli's humour and knowledge kept all of us entertained. Over 2,200 km, every stop felt like something new.

Alexandra I. · Family · February 2025

★★★★★

Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates and Pick Up from Reykjavik

I was glad to have my drysuit certification before the trip. The dive was a great experience, and my guide helped set everything up and briefed the dive clearly.

Wesley F. · Traveller · July 2022

★★★★★

Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates and Pick Up from Reykjavik

Customer service answered several questions before the day, warmly and in detail. Every step from pickup to drop-off was well organised, and the whole team worked smoothly together.

Patricia M. · Traveller · July 2026

★★★★★

3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Small-Group Tour

A great trip for our family of two adults and two teenagers, with enough at each stop to keep the teenagers engaged. Frey was kind, and the lodging was comfortable rather than fancy. If you want Iceland without driving or planning it yourself, this does the job.

Kristi A. · Family · May 2026

★★★☆☆

3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Small-Group Tour

Three days at this price is expensive. The guide was informative and adjusted for the weather, but we missed the glacier lagoon and the canyon and reached the Diamond Beach too late to see anything. Pickup on the first day was 30 minutes late.

Salwa A. · Traveller · February 2025

★★★★★

3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Small-Group Tour

I was travelling solo and the group was lovely. Olavur knew a great deal of history and geography and told good stories and folklore, and the trip suits first-time visitors to Iceland well.

Stephany K. · Solo traveller · October 2023

★★★★★

Golden Circle & Kerið Small-Group Day Tour from Reykjavik

We had done the Golden Circle before, in December, so seeing it in summer was a treat. This route adds the Kerið crater, where the walk around the rim is worthwhile, and the Brúarfoss waterfall. Gullfoss was outstanding and the transport comfortable.

Michael D. · Repeat visitor · August 2026

★★☆☆☆

Golden Circle & Kerið Small-Group Day Tour from Reykjavik

The stops were nice and the driver was fine. The windows were small, I sat at the back with little view between stops, and the Wi-Fi that was advertised did not work.

Halvor H. · Traveller · August 2023

★★★★★

Golden Circle & Kerið Small-Group Day Tour from Reykjavik

Oly was waiting at our stop ahead of time and we left promptly. It was our first group tour and a good introduction to Iceland.

Brandi L. · First group tour · June 2026

★★★★★

3 Day Summer South Coast, Golden Circle and Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon

My wife and I enjoyed all three days, and the route was adjusted to the forecast. Both hotels were clean with a full breakfast, and the glacier hike was a highlight.

Igor S. · Couple · September 2023

★★★☆☆

3 Day Summer South Coast, Golden Circle and Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon

Tours are combined to suit the company rather than its customers, and pickup details were wrong after a change of guide. Nobody met us at the first hotel, and on the first morning we left at 10:15 against 08:00 on the other two.

Andrew T. · Traveller · May 2025

★★★★★

Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik

I did this as a woman travelling solo and found it easy and great fun. Everyone was kind from start to finish.

Elizabeth S. · Solo traveller · June 2025

★★★★★

Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik

You pay for the views in the water, not for comfort. My husband and I wore drysuits and were warm but stiff, and we waited at least half an hour in tight neck seals before getting in. The city pickup justifies the price, and Grétar took great photos and told us a lot about Iceland.

Natalie H. · Couple · August 2024

★★★★☆

Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik

Glad I did it, but it is very cold, and in winter you need a drysuit, which is not comfortable. There is not much to see once you are in, but as a once-in-a-lifetime item it is worth doing.

Erica M. · Traveller · December 2025

★★★★★

Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik

Dori took extra care fitting our drysuits, and we were grateful for the base layer underneath. The water was 2 degrees, yet only our faces and hands got cold, and the hot chocolate and GoPro photos were a bonus.

Hannah C. · Traveller · January 2025

★★★★★

Silfra Wetsuit Snorkeling Tour with Underwater Photos - From Reykjavik

It was my first time snorkeling and the guides made it a great one. With the gear on, the February water did not feel cold at all.

Julie L. · First-time snorkeler · February 2025

★★★★★

Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik

Siggi was a great host and kept the day running smoothly for our family, two children included. Easy to recommend.

John A. · Family · July 2026

★★★★☆

Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik

We chose our stops when booking and expected seven to nine hours, with the Secret Lagoon the part we most looked forward to. We were back in Reykjavík after six, and our guide said the lagoon was too far out of the way. The rest of the day was good and Siggy was informative, but we missed the one place we most wanted to see.

Carsten H. · Traveller · July 2026

★★★★★

Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik

Egill knows Iceland's past and present in depth. His route included a scenic drive beside Þingvallavatn as well as the usual Golden Circle stops.

Edward D. · Traveller · July 2025

★★★★★

Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik

Our group of six took the private Golden Circle with Siggi, a careful driver who never rushed us. Jon from the company even met us at the waterfall with crampons so we could walk the icy paths safely.

Theresa P. · Group of six · January 2026

★☆☆☆☆

Private Golden Circle Tour by Luxury SUV from Reykjavik

Too much of the day went to shops the driver chose, and he was put out when we did not buy anything. He was knowledgeable and personable, but we had come for the sights, not for souvenirs.

sfgooderson · Traveller · July 2026

★★★★★

Day Trip to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik

Andres was caring and accommodating with our family, one-year-old son included. He knew the best spots and was easy to plan with.

Tanu P. · Family · September 2023

★☆☆☆☆

Day Trip to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik

It was a private tour for my husband and me, and the guide we were sent spoke only a few words of English. Twelve hours of struggling to communicate meant we learned nothing about the sights or the culture, and we felt it was a waste of money.

Jerri H. · Couple · October 2016

★★★★☆

Day Trip to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik

A thorough tour of the main sights with an accommodating guide. Be aware that it is a lot of driving, with plenty of downtime between stops.

Elizabeth W. · Traveller · July 2017

★★★★★

Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

My wife and I were first-time visitors and felt we covered more than we could have on our own. A great day with beautiful scenery.

Don J. · Couple, first-time visitors · September 2023

★★★★★

Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik

The private tour worked perfectly for our family of five. Pali was patient and knowledgeable, and between 9am and 5pm we also saw a dairy farm, horses to pet and feed, and a tomato farm. Coming from South Florida, we even got a small snowstorm.

Natalie C. · Family · November 2023

★★★★★

Thingvellir National Park Tour ( Þingvellir )

Coaches tend to give this park half an hour, and on foot it deserves two hours at least. I went with a friend and my son, who is 18, and Thorir explained the place kindly and patiently. He even stayed with us while we photographed relatives on a different snorkel trip in the park.

Rona A. · Family · November 2025

★★★★★

Thingvellir National Park Tour ( Þingvellir )

A private tour of Thingvellir National Park with an excellent guide and car. We learned about the geology and saw the pipes that carry geothermally heated water to homes, which impressed my husband, who is a geologist.

Cathanne B. · Couple · June 2026

★★★★★

Thingvellir National Park Tour ( Þingvellir )

Our guide went out of his way to make the trip memorable. Easy to recommend.

Cory M. · Traveller · July 2026

★★★★★

Thingvellir National Park Tour ( Þingvellir )

You will come away with good photographs, and it is a pleasant place for a picnic. Bring proper walking shoes and check the weather before you go.

Gary S. · Traveller · September 2025