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Iceland's Golden Circle Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Badge of ExcellenceReykjavik, Iceland
- 3 to 6 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s most popular scenic areas, during this self-guided driving tour. You’ll download the audio tour to your phone and enjoy a self-paced drive to each site. Pass stunning vistas and waterfalls as you ride through the countryside, stopping at your leisure. See the Helgufoss and Oxararfoss waterfalls. Watch the Great Geysir erupt and visit geothermal pools in the Secret Lagoon. Choose to purchase admission tickets to sites like Kerid Crater and Fridheimar.
- Great for visitors already planning to rent their own car
- Ideal for families and groups who want to travel at their own pace
- Use it forever, this audio tour is valid for entire year
- Stories play automatically via GPS for a hands-free tour
What's Included
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 43PP+59, Reykjavík, Iceland
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 7/29/2020 - 5/31/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
What's On in Reykjavík - Tourist Information Centre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Iceland Settlement Tours ehf
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Helgufoss
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Thingvellir National Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Oxararfoss
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Silfra Fissure Arctic Adventures
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Geysir
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Geysir Hot Springs
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Gullfoss Falls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Secret Lagoon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Fridheimar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Skalholt
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sólheimar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kerid Crater
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
- Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
- Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.5
19 reviews
Sarah_G, Feb 2024
The audio tour is nice enough and has a few interesting bits, and we liked the way it started automatically so you could concentrate on driving. That must be really useful if you're travelling alone.
BUT the narrator sounded like he was reading it for the first time, with a lot of mispronunciations and some sentences being really hard to understand because of the way he put the emphasis. The info was pitched at a pretty basic level (maybe aimed at children?) and I knew some of the dates were wrong from having glanced at Wikipedia the day before. If the only thing you know about Norse gods is from Marvel movies, this is for you. Otherwise, probably not.
There's nothing on it that you wouldn't know from a really basic guidebook or website. The Golden Circle is well enough known for you to be able to plot your own route between the main points.
It's definitely not worth the £34 we paid for it. Get a good guidebook for a fraction of the price and listen to some atmospheric Icelandic music by Sigur Ros or Olafur Arnalds instead as you admire the landscape.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Sarah, please accept my personal apology for such an experience! It’s definitely not what we aim to provide, and I hope I can make it up to you: First, we will of course, fully refund your tour. Second, I’d like to know which historical dates didn’t match up with your expectations -- this is something we take EXTREMELY seriously. Third, my stories are geared toward folks who have never been to Iceland before and don’t know its history and legends -- but I will certainly keep your request for more details in mind for future edits. Thanks! And don’t forget to connect with us for your refund & historical date info.
Miguel_V, Jan 2024
tour says 4-6 hours, That's really if you don't stop anywhere if you want to do hikes along the way or jump in a spring really plan for an 8 hour day! great tour! great value!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Miguel, thanks for sharing your experience with my Iceland's Golden Circle Audio Tour! You're absolutely right – taking your time to enjoy the hikes and springs can definitely turn it into a full day of adventure. If you're itching to hit the road again and explore more, don’t forget to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle for over 100 more self-guided tours.
Jessica_G, Nov 2023
Was great to have a self driving tour and commentary! There was a lot about the history and current culture of Iceland. However, the app wasn't great with directions (apps like GPSy in the US have warnings well in advance and then tones when the turn has come up). We also couldn't turn up the sound enough on our rental car's terrible sound system.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Jessica, I'm glad to hear my Iceland's Golden Circle Audio Tour added value to your self-driving adventure and that you enjoyed the insights into Iceland's history and culture! I appreciate your feedback on the app's directional features and audio levels - I'll look into enhancing these aspects. My Action+ Tour Bundle might be a perfect fit if your wanderlust brings you to new destinations. It includes my self-guided tours, with over 100 options for exploring at your own pace.
william_n, Nov 2023
despite the occasional wandering away from the path due to the app not updating in a timely manner, was an excellent tour, definitely will repeat in the future!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you, William, for sharing your experience! I'm glad to hear that you found "my Iceland's Golden Circle Audio Tour" excellent and are considering doing it again. If you're excited about more self-guided adventures, do check out my Action+ Tour Bundle. It offers over 100 tours, including the one you enjoyed, to enhance your travel experiences.
Alison_P, Oct 2023
Was so amazing! Nice roads in the fall so don't worry about rough driving. And amazing cool stops. Stories were great!!! Having the freedom to stop asking the way was great!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hey Alison, thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time with my Iceland's Golden Circle Self Audio Tour! It’s great to know the roads treated you well in the fall, and that you enjoyed the cool stops and stories along the way. If you’re bitten by the travel bug and hungry for more adventures, you might be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes over 100 self-guided tours to enhance your journeys.
Michael_G, Sep 2023
This was the best $24 ever spent on travel. There were over 100 narrated stops all of which were activated by your physical location in regard to GPS. The app was easy to download and easy to use. The narration was extremely informative and interesting. We wished that there were more Iceland tours from this Guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Michael, hearing that my Golden Circle from Reykjavik Audio Tour enhanced your Icelandic adventure and stood out as the best audio tour you've experienced. Iceland has many wonders, and it's an honor to guide travelers like you through its captivating landscapes and histories. I continually strive to offer insightful and informative narratives. Should your wanderlust guide you to other destinations, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle, which encompasses over 100 self-guided tours. worldwide. Here's to more discoveries on the road!
Mark_S, Jul 2023
We did it backwards. Maybe you can start it that way. We just had to figured it out ourselves. Thanks
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you, Mark, for your 5-star review! I'm pleased to hear that you had a good experience with the Golden Circle Classic Self-Driving Audio Tour, even though you did it in reverse. If you have more travel plans in the future, we suggest you check out our Action+ Tour Bundle, which offers a range of self-guided tours for you to discover. Have a wonderful journey, and we look forward to being a part of your future adventures!
Leslie_H, Jul 2023
After realising that it would not work until you were on the route covered by the app, it was easy to use and enjoyably informative. Much better way to explore the various sites in your own time by Hire car over a number ofdays to suit yourself. Good dialogue and highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review, Leslie! I'm happy to hear that you had a great time on the Golden Circle Classic Tour and found it both user-friendly and informative. Exploring the sights at your own pace is an excellent way to fully appreciate the area's beauty. If you're planning on traveling more in the future, you may want to consider checking out my Action+ Tour Bundle. It offers a range of self-guided tours for your upcoming adventures.
Lauren_R, May 2023
This was definitely worth the cost. You just have to be comfortable driving outside the US because of the different signage.
The tour needs a few tweaks, but we overall were glad to have purchased it over just driving to the different sites. We probably also preferred it over a bus tour since it gave us more flexibility (and a much much lower cost).
The app worked well and the tour itself worked well with the GPS. There were a couple of driving directions that were missing or miss-timed which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
The tour will be best in the summer so that you have tons of daylight. Spring and fall will be better than winter, but will want to start your journey in the morning, but you don't have enough light. We did it in May and had enough light even into the late hours of the night. Dress warm and have waterproof shoes and a jacket available, especially for the waterfalls!
We skipped a few of the sites, and the tour still took us 8+ hours!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks Lauren! I'm so delighted you found my tour of Iceland cost-effective and appreciated the flexibility compared to a bus tour. I'll include the tour for all of the little adjustments and updates. If you plan on traveling more, you might be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes all of my self-guided tours (over 100).
Ginger_W, May 2023
Really enjoyed the folklore. It’s very silly. Gulfloss is quite impressive. Ponies were so cute with winter coats!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you loved my storytelling, from the silly to the inspiring! If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100).
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