The 14 Photo Tours in the Lofoten Islands That Earn Their Price

1.Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy: Photographer’s Dream Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 281 reviews · 7 hours · from $162Our pick

Photographer-guided small-group day from Svolvær through Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, and Ramberg for fjord icons, smart photo stops, and big views.

“We joined the tour on mid-to-late May and met up with the guide at the square. It was a wonderful experience exploring the unique and breathtaking beauty of the Lofoten Islands, and we were able to capture some amazing photos and videos along the way. Our guide, Dave, is a passionate photographer—polite, friendly, enthusiastic, humorous, and very professional. He drove safely and smoothly, and the relaxed, cheerful atmosphere in the car made us feel completely at ease. It was an excellent journey overall, and we’re truly grateful for the experience!”

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2.Lofoten Gems Photo Tour – Reine, Hamnøy & Å

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

7-hour Lofoten photo tour from Svolvær to Reine and Å, with Skagsanden beach, fishing villages, and a small-group minivan ride.

“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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3.2-Day Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour

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

2 days in Lofoten with a max 8-person photo tour from Svolvær. Iconic rorbu villages, beaches, viewpoints, and pro guidance.

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5.Chinese speaking photo tour – Svolvær to Å

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

Chinese photo tour in Lofoten from Svolvær to Å, with pro photographer tips at Hamnøya, Reine, Sakrisøya and Ramberg.

“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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6.Half Day Lofoten History and Photo Tour

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

Half-day photo and history tour from Svolvær, with fishing villages, Lofoten Cathedral, Vikings, WWII sites, Henningsvær, and Gimsøy Church.

“We had a fantastic tour on a day that was very snowy. V was a knowledgeable and very friendly tour guide full of lots of historical and present day information. Great lunch stop. Highly recommend.”

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7.Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

Chase the northern lights in Lofoten with a photographer, small group drive, aurora photo tips, and warm drinks in 4 hours.

“Excellent; professional, and fun. Great hot chocolate, and nature did its thing!”

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8.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 4h 30m · from $176

Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Svolvær with a panoramic Mercedes, hot drinks, blankets, and guided photography help in Lofoten.

“Tour wurde wegen Schneefall leider abgesagt. Service bezüglich Information und Rückzahlung hervorragend! Äußerst faire und korrekte Geschäftspartner können nur empfohlen werden.”

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9.Aurora Capture with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Search for the Northern Lights around Svolvaer in a small group mini-van with a professional photographer, warm drinks, and free photos.

“Thanks to our guide, Leena, and our lucky star that we could see the Northern lights so early on our excursion (at the 1st stop). We had so much fun taking tons of pictures and enjoying the view. Leena was always so considerate and friendly and very informative. We enjoyed every minute of the tour. 😁”

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10.2- Day Lofoten Top Highlights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $295

2 days of Lofoten photo stops from Svolvær, with a small group and hotel pickup, covering beaches, fishing villages, and viewpoints.

“The guide was very friendly and welcoming. We had an amazing time in the past 2 days. Would highly recommend the tour as it covers all the famous spots in Lofoten”

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11.Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy Photo Tour from Svolvær

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $166Top rated

Seven-hour Reine and Hamnøy photo tour from Svolvær with private pickup, iconic viewpoints, and time for coffee and lunch on your own.

“Jens was a wonderful guide. Exploring the islands with him was insightful and fun. The places we stopped for lunch and coffee break served excellent food. I found him empathetic with a good sense of humor. higghly recommend the tour with him.”

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12.Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour – Henningsvær & Haukland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $155

A small-group photo tour in Lofoten with hotel pickup, expert tips, and stops at Haukland Beach and Henningsvær.

“Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. She took us to places with picturesque view, which looked like it came out of the pages of a travel magazine. Today, the weather was perfect to explore each of these locations. We had such a great time. ☺️”

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13.Lofoten Highlights Photo Tour – Reine, Hamnøy & Å

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $166

Small-group Lofoten photo tour from Svolvær, with pickup and expert guidance at Skagsanden, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy, Reine, and Å.

“Excellent and very interesting guide Eric was just perfect and knew so much on the history and the life of the Lofoten Islands a wonderful experience”

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14.Midnight sun tour with a photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $198

4-hour midnight sun photo tour from Svolvær with a professional photographer, small group size, and stops across Lofoten’s coast.

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