Whale Watching Tour & Whales of Iceland Museum from Reykjavik
Special Tours and Whales of Iceland have joined forces to create this exciting combo tour, providing you with the opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat and then explore lifelike models that showcase their immense size. The choice is yours: kick off your adventure with a thrilling whale-watching experience or delve into the fascinating world of marine giants at the Whales of Iceland museum.
Embark on a Classic or Express Whale Watching tour with Special Tours, venturing to Faxaflói Bay‘s feeding grounds where you’ll encounter humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises. Seeing these animals in the water can make it challenging to grasp their true enormity, which is why we recommend a visit to Whales of Iceland, just across the harbor.
This is the largest whale museum in Europe, showcasing all 23 species found in Iceland’s vicinity at their actual sizes and offering a wealth of intriguing insights into whales and their history. It’s an educational and awe-inspiring journey that reminds us of the vastness of ocean life in comparison to us humans.
- Whale Watching: Guided boat tour, warm overalls, free WI-FI, café on-board the boat
- Whales of Iceland: Open daily, viewing of the film Sonic Sea at 10:30, 12:15, 14:00, and 15:45 every day, live-guided tours available at 11:00 and 15:00, free audio guide available in 12+ languages, free parking
- Food & drinks are available for purchase on the whale watching tour, and in the café at the Whales of Iceland Exhibition.
- Warm clothes & sturdy shoes for the whale watching tour
- Availability: Daily departures on Whale Watching tours (weather dependent). Guidance in English.
- Availability: Whales of Iceland exhibition is open daily from 10:00-17:00 (closed Dec. 25th). Audio guides available in 12 languages.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 23 hours or less before departure
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Itinerary
Itinerary
- Meet on locationReykjavik Harbor
We start our whale watching adventure from the Old Harbor of Reykjavik, aka Reykjavik Harbor.
1 Whale Watching TourEmbark on a Classic or Express Whale Watching tour with Special Tours to witness these majestic creatures in their natural realm. As we venture to Faxaflói Bay’s feeding grounds, we seek out common sightings like humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises. Perceiving their immense size in the water can be challenging, making a visit to Whales of Iceland on the opposite side of the harbor a must. Here, you’ll grasp the true scale of these ocean giants, underscoring our human insignificance. Europe’s largest whale museum showcases all 23 local species in life-sized glory, accompanied by fascinating insights into their history and behavior.
- Whales of Iceland Museum
For the combo tour, you only need to specify your preferred departure time for the whale watching tour; no specific time is required for the museum visit. Your museum ticket is flexible, allowing you to choose the date that suits you best, and it doesn’t have to coincide with your whale watching excursion. Both the Whale Watching Classic and Whale Watching Express tours are eligible for this combo.
Additionally, there are daily guided tours available in English at Whales of Iceland at 11:00 and 15:00, accessible to anyone holding a museum ticket at no extra charge. You can also catch the film “Sonic Sea” (60 minutes) daily at various times: 10:30, 12:15, 14:00, and 15:45.
We start our whale watching adventure from the Old Harbor of Reykjavik, aka Reykjavik Harbor.
Embark on a Classic or Express Whale Watching tour with Special Tours to witness these majestic creatures in their natural realm. As we venture to Faxaflói Bay’s feeding grounds, we seek out common sightings like humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises. Perceiving their immense size in the water can be challenging, making a visit to Whales of Iceland on the opposite side of the harbor a must. Here, you’ll grasp the true scale of these ocean giants, underscoring our human insignificance. Europe’s largest whale museum showcases all 23 local species in life-sized glory, accompanied by fascinating insights into their history and behavior.
For the combo tour, you only need to specify your preferred departure time for the whale watching tour; no specific time is required for the museum visit. Your museum ticket is flexible, allowing you to choose the date that suits you best, and it doesn’t have to coincide with your whale watching excursion. Both the Whale Watching Classic and Whale Watching Express tours are eligible for this combo.
Additionally, there are daily guided tours available in English at Whales of Iceland at 11:00 and 15:00, accessible to anyone holding a museum ticket at no extra charge. You can also catch the film “Sonic Sea” (60 minutes) daily at various times: 10:30, 12:15, 14:00, and 15:45.