The 12 Photography Tours in Norway That Earn Their Price

1.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

Join NorthernShots Tours for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Your English-speaking guide explains the science, tracks weather, and helps you set up a camera or phone. Guides such as Thomas, Barbara, Peter, and Tom have earned praise for their patience and photography help. Hot drinks and cookies are included.

“They did there very best to locate northern lights and they didn’t disappoint , didn’t see any problem with having a bigger group than paying more for a smaller group”

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2.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

Leave central Tromsø with guides such as Filip, Joaquin, Bogdan, or Lucas, then chase clear skies toward the coast or Finland. You get a warm minibus, thermal gear, campfire soup, tripod help, aurora photography advice, and professional web-resolution photos.

“Let me start by saying that this was THE BEST time of my life! Both Joaquin and Lucas took us to an area where the magic happened! The second I came off the tour bus there was a ginormous band of green, purple dancing across the sky! Oh what a site! My eyes were definitely blessed that night! I later saw pink and red, yes red, as well!!! The explosion of colors went off and on the entire time we were there. Everyone eventually sat down around the fire to have a delicious dinner and hot chocolate and then it was back to the auroras! THANK YOU Joaquin and Lucas…”

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3.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

Join Tromso Activities for a small-group aurora chase from central Tromso. Guides such as Robin and Jess have driven across fjords, Finland, and Sweden when needed, stopping for fires, hot chocolate, marshmallows, and portraits beneath the lights.

“The tour was awesome! Communication with the guide was perfect. He realized that the northern light activity was going to occur earlier in the day and contacted everyone to ensure we had the best chance to see the lights!! He was very helpful and explained so much from the Norwegian culture to why there is northern light activity. He was really professional and ensured everyone had an opportunity to see the lights. He even took pictures of the lights with families posing to ensure the families had outstanding pictures with his professional camera. We highly recommend this tour! We’re actually going to go again because our guide was so good!!”

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4.Lofoten: Reine, Hamnøy, and Skariskøya Photo Tour

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

Travel from Svolvær or Kabelvåg in a nine-seat van to Reine, Hamnøy, Skariskøya, white beaches, and photo stops along the E10. Guides such as Odd-Petter and Erik share local stories and photography tips. The 7 to 8 hour tour includes pickup, but not lunch at Anita Seafood.

“This tour is awesome. Eric the guide told us a lot of story, making all way in the tour feel alive. He also brought and give us plenty of time in all perfect spot for photography😍 he even drove us back to our homestay. This tour is a must for Lofoten visitor. Thank you Eric!”

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

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

Travel from Svolvær to Skagsanden, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, Reine, and Å in a minivan with an English-speaking local guide. You get seven hours for coastal views and photography, with groups capped at eight adults. Guide Lene has also led departures with documentation 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

Join a small group of up to eight for two full days across Lofoten, with English-speaking guide Viggo or another local guide. Travel by minivan from Svolvær to Reine, Å, Haukland Beach, Henningsvær, and more, with a tripod available on request.

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7.Lofoten: Chinese speaking photo tour – Svolvær to Å

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 8 hours · from $220

Travel from Svolvær to Å with a Chinese-speaking guide and professional photographer. You’ll photograph Hamnøy’s red bridge, Sakrisøy’s yellow cabins, Reine, Å, and Ramberg Beach, with a minibus option for a more personal day.

“Thank you so much for your kind recognition and valuable suggestions! Our goal is to help everyone experience the stunning beauty of Lofoten within a single day. Due to the considerable distance from north to south, the itinerary may feel a bit compact—but we've designed it this way to make your day as rich and fulfilling as possible. And we will continue working hard to do even better！”

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8.From Svolvær: Half Day Lofoten History and Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $152

Travel from Svolvær with a professional photographer guide, such as Eric or V, for a five-hour tour through Svinøya, Kabelvåg, Henningsvær, and Gimsøy. Expect coastal views, fishing stories, Viking lore, World War II sites, photo stops, and free time for coffee or lunch.

“Eric was our guide for this tour and we had a wonderful day. Eric had lots of knowledge to share and great locations for us to explore and photograph. Also a wonderful place to stop for coffee and a bite to eat. We were picked up on time and the tour went for the advertised 5 hours. The little bus was clean and warm and it was easy to hear Eric's commentary from the back of the bus. thanks for a great tour Eric.”

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9.Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $246

Join See & Explore for a five-hour wildlife drive and easy hike around Longyearbyen. Small groups of up to eight focus on Svalbard reindeer, Arctic foxes, and rock ptarmigans, with time for photos, warm drinks, snacks, and practical help from guides such as Ivar.

“Ciekawa wędrowka, ładne widoki. Dobra przewodniczka. Duzo czasu na zdjecia. Bezpieczna atrakcja.”

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

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

Travel from Longyearbyen to Pyramiden with a private English-speaking photo guide, often Olga, for an 8-hour Arctic outing. Explore the abandoned Soviet settlement, learn practical photography tips, and return by ferry. Boat access can change with ice and weather, so some departures focus on glaciers and wildlife instead.

“The private tour was not worthy. We registered for a photographic tour (with tips to improve our photography skills) but got nothing special. For the amount we paid, a regular tour was more than enough.”

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

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

Spend two days photographing Lofoten with an English-speaking professional guide and licensed driver. Travel from Svolvaer to Reine, stopping at Ramberg, Hamnoy, Sakrisoy, Henningsvaer, Kabelvag, and more. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a tripod on request are included.

“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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12.3-Day Lofoten Top Highlights Photo Tour

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

Join a local English-speaking guide for three days across Lofoten, from Austvågsøya to Moskenesøya. In a minivan with no more than eight adults, you’ll photograph fishing villages, beaches, churches, mountains, and coastal viewpoints, with every day starting and ending in Svolvær.

“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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