9 Photography Tours in Norway Worth Booking

1.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 843 reviews · 7 hours · from $95Our pick

Join NorthernShots Tours in Tromsø for a seven-hour Aurora chase by heated coach. Guides such as Barbara, Thomas, Peter, and Mirko explain the science, read weather data, and help you set up a phone or camera. Expect long drives, possible stops near Finland, hot chocolate, cookies, and optional professional portraits for purchase.

“It was great and we saw the northern light as soon as we off board the bus! A super exciting and great piece of memory.”

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2.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 6 hours · from $236

Join Northern Soul Adventures for a small-group Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Filip, Joaquin, Bogdan, Lucas, and Anna search for clear skies across northern Norway and sometimes into Finland. You get thermal gear, a tripod, photography advice, campfire food, hotel drop-off, and free web-resolution photos.

“The tour took us from Tromsø to Finland, and the experience was absolutely incredible. Everything was beyond our expectations, and it truly felt like the adventure of a lifetime. The highlight of the trip was successfully chasing and capturing the northern lights. Seeing the aurora dance across the night sky was breathtaking, and it felt magical to stand under the swirling green and purple lights with a camera in hand. The guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic, making sure we had the best possible chances to witness and photograph the aurora. The journey from Tromsø into Finland provided comfortable transportation and cold protection gears, adding to the overall experience.”

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3.Northern Lights Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

From Tromso Activities Hostel, your guide takes you by van toward the clearest skies, sometimes crossing fjords or heading into Finland or Sweden. Expect warm drinks, marshmallows, snowsuits, fireside stops, and portrait photos under the aurora. Guides may include Robin, Jess, Akos, or Hasan, with several languages available.

“Amazing experience. Jess made the trip enjoyable, had the best knowledge and photos as well. The weather during the day worried us but Jess said at the start we’d travel to a certain point and knew exactly where the lights would be the best- a great night out”

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4.Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $161

Travel from Svolvær or Kabelvåg into western Lofoten with a professional photographer guide such as Odd-Petter or Erik. Over 7 to 8 hours, you’ll photograph Reine, Hamnøy, Skariskøya, white beaches, mountain views, fishing villages, and quiet roadside spots. Lunch at Anita Seafood is optional and costs extra.

“We had two tours on 31st of December and 1st of January with Odd-Peter and everything was fabulous! Not only that he is a local, born and raised, local photo-guide, he is very knowlegeable, very well prepared professional, but also a hugely passionate guy who enjoys every second of what he does and who drives perfect, putting safety first at all time. We managed to see the best of Lofoten, including a wonderful Aurora, and got superb pictures in Hamnøy and a great lunch recommandation at Anita's Seafood. If you don't take his tours, you make a big mistake! 😏Read more”

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5.Svolvaer: Lofoten Gems Photo Tour – Reine, Hamnøy & Å

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 7 hours · from $162

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking local guide visiting Skagsanden Beach, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, Reine, and Å. You’ll ride in a minivan with no more than eight adults, stopping for photographs, village views, white sand, red rorbuer, and local seafood at Anita’s Seafood. Guide Lene is praised for handling tour details in two languages.

“Thanks so much for letting us know. We are so happy you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for finding time to leave your kind review. We wish you all the best, Claudia Gasperini & Lofoten Lights Team”

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6.From Svolvaer: 2-Day Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 58 reviews · 2 days · from $288

Travel from Svolvær through north and south Lofoten with guide Viggo or another English-speaking local guide. In a minivan limited to eight people, you’ll photograph Hamnøy, Reine, Å, Haukland Beach, Henningsvær, and more. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a tripod on request are included.

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7.From Longyearbyen: Pyramiden Private Photo Tour w/ Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $1,120

Travel from Longyearbyen by boat to Pyramiden with an English-speaking photo guide, then explore the abandoned Soviet mining settlement and nearby scenery. Olga has guided recent departures, helping with local history, photos, and even taking pictures for participants. Boat access can change with weather and ice, so some departures focus on glaciers and wildlife instead.

“Bra guide som guidade i Pyramiden med omnejd. På båten Billefjord hade vi glad, trevlig och kunnig guid, som berättade om de platser vi passerade. På väg till Pyramiden fick vi bland annat se valross, val och en glassiär som kallade. Personalen på Billefjord var också mycket bra och vänliga.”

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8.From Svolvaer: 2- Day Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $269Top rated

Spend two full days photographing Lofoten with an English-speaking professional guide and licensed driver. From Svolvaer, you visit Ramberg, Reine, Hamnoy, Henningsvaer, Kabelvag, and more. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a tripod on request are included. The route changes with weather and the guide’s judgment, and guide names are not provided in advance.

“The guides on both days were amazing! They were very knowledgeable and passionate about their job and do their best to help us make the most of our trip!!”

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9.3-Day Lofoten Top Highlights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days · from $456

Spend three days touring Lofoten by minivan with an English-speaking local guide and no more than seven other adults. From Svolvær, you’ll reach Å, Reine, Henningsvær, Haukland Beach, Nusfjord, and other coastal highlights, with time for photography, village walks, and Arctic scenery.

“The guides were so knowledgeable. This was not just a photo tour but we can learn a lot about to Norwegian things especially in Lofoten!”

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