Golden Circle

A classic day-trip loop through a national park, the Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall, done by car or bus tour. Often busy.

Golden Circle appears in 7 of the 16 Reykjavik vlogs we indexed, first in 2011, most recently in 2026.

7 moments in vlogs

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adulting with angela
FIRST TIME TRAVELLING TO REYKJAVIK, ICELAND 🇮🇸 3-Day Travel Vlog (Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon)
Easy to do without a car on a bus tour from Reykjavik; some tours add a stop to feed Icelandic horses.
Wolters World
Visit Reykjavik - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate Reykjavik, Iceland
About 90 minutes each way from town and easy to drive in a day, though strong wind can make driving hard.
Anna Goldman
❌ 15 Things You Should Never Do In Iceland or HOW TO BEHAVE IN ICELAND 🇮🇸 First Time in Reykjavik
Described as hugely crowded; the Blue Diamond route on Reykjanes is suggested as a quieter alternative.
Rick Steves' Europe
Iceland’s Reykjavík and the Golden Circle
Most visitors take a tour bus, but self-driving is also possible.
Noah Travel Guides
10 BEST Things To Do In Reykjavik | Reykjavik Travel Guide
Recommended as the perfect introduction to Iceland's raw natural beauty.
Icelandair
Unique Iceland: What to do in Reykjavik?
Claire's Footsteps
25 things to do in Reykjavik: EVERYTHING you need to know
The coach tour is busy but not too expensive, a good option for those who prefer not to drive.

Iceland · City guide

What to do in Reykjavik