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

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£107.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Safety measures applied
Do this because
  • Nothing beats seeing these amazing animals with your own eyes in their natural habitat
  • Learn interesting facts about whales through an immersive and engaging exhibition
  • Admire different species of whale, such as humpbacks, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbor porpoises
  • Sail out and see whales in person before visiting the museum to realize just how big these amazing animals are
What to expect

On this combined tour, you'll learn everything about the amazing whales and sail out to spot them yourself. A whale watching tour in Faxaflói Bay, departing from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavik, and visiting the Whales of Iceland museum will give you unique insight into the lives of these fantastic creatures. You can choose if you want to start with the whale watching tour or a visit to the museum. 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. From the boat it can be difficult to picture exactly how huge these animals are, but at the Whales of Iceland museum you can see full-scale models and deepen your understanding. The museum boasts all 23 species of whales that have been found in Icelandic waters throughout history in actual size. You'll also learn many interesting facts about the whales: their biology, the sounds they make, how far they swim, and much more.

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COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.
  • Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds
  • The experience complies with government regulations
  • Social distancing is enforced
  • Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected
  • Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors
  • All gear/equipment is sanitised between use
  • Visitors are required to bring and wear masks
  • What's included
    • Guided whale watching boat tour
    • Warm overalls (also available in children’s sizes)
    • Free WiFi on board the boat
    • Entrance ticket to Whales of Iceland museum
    • Free audio guide available in 10+ languages at the museum
    What's not included
    • Food and beverages (can be bought on board the boat or at the exhibition)
    Where

    Geirsgata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

    Meeting point:
    If picked up, please be ready 60 minutes before departure. Pickup takes place 60-30 minutes before departure. Please arrive 30 minutes before the starting 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 picked up, please be ready 60 minutes before departure. Pickup takes place 60-30 minutes before departure
    • You'll need warm clothes and sturdy shoes for the whale watching tour
    • There are daily guided tour in English at Whales of Iceland at 10.30am and 1.30pm, open to anyone with a ticket to the museum at no extra cost
    • You only need to select a departure time for the whale watching tour, and not for the museum. The museum ticket is an open ticket, which means you can choose when you want to go on the day of your scheduled tour
    • In 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.

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