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German-speaking Private Golden Circle Tour

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Reykjavik, Iceland

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7 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This approximately 8-hour private tour takes you along Iceland's most popular excursion route.
You'll experience waterfalls, hot springs and geysers, marvel at large fissures created by continental drift, see the effects of earthquakes and taste delicious Icelandic ice cream.
The tour is led by a German-speaking, experienced local guide who will provide you with expert information about the sights, but also a lot of information about the country and its people.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Austurbakki
101 Reykjavík, Iceland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Hveragerdi

In the greenhouse town of Hveragerði there will be a stop at the local shopping center. There you can see a fissure that was created in 2008 during a magnitude 6.2 earthquake. A video clearly shows the effects of the earthquake. You can experience what the earthquake felt like in an earthquake simulator (chargeable).
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kerid Crater

The Kerið crater is a 55m deep crater that was formed during a volcanic eruption around 6,500 years ago.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gullfoss Waterfall

Gullfoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, if not the most beautiful. The Hvitá River falls here in two stages into a narrow gorge.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geysir

The next stop is at the Haukadalur geothermal area, where the famous geyser is located. The namesake of the springs is rarely active anymore, but you can experience the up to 25 m high eruptions of the Strokkur geyser about every 5 to 10 minutes. The stay is long enough so that you can check out the numerous hot springs and several eruptions of the Strokkurs.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bruarfoss Waterfall

Brúarfoss waterfall is famous for its exceptionally vibrant turquoise-blue water color, caused by mineral-rich springs in the river. The water of Brúarfoss falls in several stages over a varied landscape of lava rock, creating a breathtaking panorama.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Laugarvatn

There are numerous hot springs in and around Lake Laugarvatn. We stop at the lakeshore and see several hot springs, which are also used to bake bread.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

The last stop is in Þingvellir National Park. The Icelandic parliament Alþing was founded here in 930. The Almannagjá gorge, which was created by continental drift, is explored on foot. We also visit the photogenic Öxarárfoss waterfall.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Efstidalur II

Short stop at the Efsti-Dalur farm, where there is an ice cream factory where ice cream is made from the milk of the farm's own cows. Icelanders love ice cream at any time of the day and you have the opportunity to find out why Icelandic ice cream is so popular.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please note that a large portion of the time on the bus will be spent traveling time.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the German-speaking Private Golden Circle Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Snacks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please note that a large portion of the time on the bus will be spent traveling time.

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Free Cancellation

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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