Whale watching tour and Whales of Iceland exhibition entrance tickets
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Whale watching tour and Whales of Iceland exhibition entrance tickets

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 7 reviews
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$116.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Sail out and see whales in person before visiting the exhibition to see just how big these amazing animals are
  • Spot humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises
  • Learn more about these fantastic creatures at the Whales of Iceland exhibition
What to expect

On this combined tour, you'll learn about the amazing whales and head out to the sea to spot them! A whale watching tour in Faxaflói Bay outside of Reykjavik and a visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition will give you a good insight into the lives of these fantastic creatures. You can choose if you want to start with a whale watching tour or a trip to the Whales of Iceland exhibition, they are located about a 12-minute walk from each other.

Set sail onboard a Classic or Express whale watching tour where you can spot whales in their natural habitat. Humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises are commonly spotted in Faxaflói Bay. It can be difficult to really understand how huge these animals are in the water, but on at the Whale of Iceland exhibition, you can see full-scale models of them and get a better understanding. Here you can see all 23 species that have been found in Icelandic waters throughout history in real size and you'll learn many interesting facts about the whales and their history.

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What's included
  • check Guided whale watching boat tour
  • check Warm overalls (also available in children’s sizes)
  • check Free WiFi onboard the boat
  • check Entrance ticket to Whales of Iceland exhibition
  • check Free audio guide available in 10+ languages at the exhibition
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and beverages (can be bought onboard the boat or at the exhibition)
Where

Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:
If you've added transfer to your booking, it takes place 30-60 minutes before the tour. Please be ready at the pickup point 60 minutes before departure time. The starting point for the whale watching tour is the Special Tours ticket office, located at Geirsgata 11 Reykjavík 101. The Whales of Iceland Exhibition is located at Fiskislóð 23-25, 101 Reykjavík.
What to remember
  • If you've added transfer to your booking, it takes place 30-60 minutes before the tour. Please be ready at the pickup point 60 minutes before departure time
  • Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are recommended for the whale watching tour
  • There is a daily guided tour in English at Whales of Iceland at 10.30am and 1.30pm, open to anyone with a ticket to the exhibition at no extra cost
  • You only need to select a departure time for the whale watching tour, and not for the exhibition. The exhibition ticket is an open ticket, which means you can choose when you want to go on the day of your scheduled tour.
  • If the event that you do not spot any whales on the tour, you are welcome to join another tour free of charge
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Provider
Special Tours Wildlife Adventures
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.5/5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

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Value for money

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  • Jo

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Solo traveler

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sea very rough, when you were booking in they offered you an anti sickness tablet. So you were pre warned. Guide on boat knowledgeable. Saw a whale w ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Nigel & Emma

    From United Kingdom - February 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Caroline

    From United Kingdom - February 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The tour guide was really informative and knowledgeable. The tour saw lots of whale activity which was amazing to see them in their natural habitat. ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great trip. Very helpful staff and good guide.

  • Emma

    From United States of America - March 2023

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Boat was lovely, I think it was rather crowded to be honest not much room to move or sit down if needed. Just disappointed with the value for money.

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