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The 15 Photo Tours in Tromsø That Earn Their Price

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The 15 best photo tours in Tromsø you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos - Meeting the van on Kirkegata
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

1.Northern Lights Chase with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,097 reviews · from $181Our pick

Join a group of up to 16 for a five-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Stefan, Jack, and Magne choose the route late, driving toward the coast, inland, or near the Finnish border. You’ll get warm drinks, biscuits, a thermal suit, camera help, and free HD photos.

“This was one of the most memorable nights of my life. If you’re in the Tromso and want a real aurora adventure, I highly recommend this tour!”

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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos - Meeting at Scandic Ishavshotel and getting dressed for the Arctic
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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

2.Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,199 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Join Arctic Explorers Norway for a 7 to 9 hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Your guide may drive toward Sommarøy, Finland, or Sweden, depending on clouds and activity. Thermal suits, boots, hot food, drinks, campfire time, and aurora portraits are included.

“Excellent excursion with very knowledgeable guides who were excited about the lights too. The lights were already on display before we even left Tromsø, so out main task was finding a good stopping area. We travelled about 1.5 away from the city, stopping at 1 location within 20 minutes or so as activity kicked up a notch, getting photos, before moving on. We stopped at another area briefly and then made our way to our final stop where the sky exploded. Obviously this cannot be predicted but our guides knew the best locations and were keeping track of the activity. After lots.of photos, a campfire was set up and we…”

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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - Fjords, roadside stops, and the search for clear sky
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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

3.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and chase clear skies along the fjords, coast, or into Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, and Thomas help with camera settings, provide tripods and thermal gear, and serve soup by a campfire while you wait for the aurora.

“Absolut MAGIC. The guides Bogdan and the driver Mathias was top notch. One could feel there passion for Aurora and Bogdan knowledge about Aurora. Bogdan explained the Aurora’s way of action and what and how everything happends for the colors to appear with great skills. He is also a great photografer and willing to teach every one how to get better picture of Aurora. Mathias is a calm and safe driver with high thinking of the security for the passangers. I felt safe with him driving. I will do this journey again hopefully this year.”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus) - Meeting the crew near Prostneset Harbour
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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

4.Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 809 reviews · from $181

Join NorthernShots Tours for a seven-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Peter, Tom, Mirko, and Barbara explain the science, help with camera and phone settings, and may drive toward Finland for clearer skies. Hot chocolate and cookies are included; professional photos cost extra.

“Our guide is very professional. The photos are also super cool.”

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Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure - photos included - What happens after the Scandic Ishavshotel meeting point
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Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure – photos included

5.Northern Lights Hunt with The Green Adventure – photos included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 794 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $225

Spend 6 to 9 hours chasing the aurora across the Arctic with guides such as Julien, Jess, Antonio, or Kat. The route may reach Finland when skies are cloudy. Expect thermal suits, Tromsø-made soup, marshmallows by a fire, hotel drop-off, and professional photos with a small watermark.

“Antonio was an amazing guide and Eliot was an excellent driver. We had great conditions and Antonio made sure that we had the perfect location to see the lights. This tour alone made the trip from the US worth it.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour - Comfortable transport, with a price in time
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Photography Tour

6.Northern Lights Photography Tour

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

You’ll leave central Tromsø with guides such as Joaquin, Lucas, Filip, Anna, Bogdan, or Thomas, depending on the departure. The team follows clear skies toward the coast or Finland, then sets up a campfire with soup and hot drinks. Tripods, thermal suits, camera help, and free web-resolution photos are included.

“This was an awesome experience for my entire family, probably once in a lifetime. We were so lucky to have Tomas as our guide and Ana as our driver, both very professional and friendly. We stopped at 4 different locations and saw the aurora explode at each of them! Tomas was super enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the northern lights, he did his best so we could see the most. He is also a great photographer! He was very patient to take photos for each member of this tour, and the photos turned out great. We cannot thank them enough!!”

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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos - A flexible route shaped by Arctic weather
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From Tromsø: Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

7.Snowshoeing Hike with Picnic Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 637 reviews · from $152

You’ll leave Tromsø with guides such as Max, Anna, Lucas, or Javi for a small-group hike on Kvaløya. Expect mountain and fjord views, snowshoes when conditions allow, a sandwich picnic with hot drinks, possible wildlife sightings, and guide-taken photos.

“Max, our guide knew the place well, he took us on a route that had very few people which made the activity more enjoyable The views were amazing, lunch was good as well”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos - Meeting in central Tromsø
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

8.Northern Lights Tour with Local Guide and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · 6 hours · from $162

Join local guides Geir Inge and Kine for a small-group aurora chase from Tromsø. In a warm Mercedes Sprinter, you may cross into Finland or Sweden to find clear skies, enjoy brown cheese sandwiches and homemade cake, and receive professional Northern Lights photos.

“Geir Inge and Kine were absolutely wonderful guides. Despite the cloudy and challenging weather, they still managed to show us the aurora and we’re so grateful for their dedication. From the very beginning, their warm and friendly attitude made us feel comfortable and safe. They were incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely caring towards everyone in the group. They patiently answered all our questions and made sure we were warm and comfortable throughout the tour. The snacks and hot drinks were a lovely touch and really helped in the cold. The photos they took of us are amazing, and the whole experience felt very smooth, cozy, and stress-free. They truly went…”

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Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - The waiting game, from 20 minutes outside to six hours on the road
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Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

9.Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 303 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Travel from Tromsø into the Arctic countryside with a guide and photographer searching for clear skies and aurora activity. The 4 to 8-hour trip includes transport, photography help with your own camera or phone, and hot drinks. Group size can range from a small vehicle to a bus of about 50 people.

“Waste of time really. You do just as well on the public bus going to Tromso’s southerly point. Spent hours in a snow storm where really they should have cancelled it!! But this meant them refunding us!!!!”

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Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso - Wildlife: possible, exciting, and never guaranteed
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Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso

10.Arctic Nature Photography Sightseeing Tour from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Tromsø to Kvaløya with a guide such as Michael, Joanna, Claire, or Kamil, stopping at fjords, beaches, villages, and viewpoints. Expect winter roads, reindeer sightings when luck allows, a small picnic with hot drinks, and photos sent by email after the tour.

“Our guide, Joanna, was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We had an incredibly beautiful day, and she took full advantage of the good weather. She took us to some fantastic viewpoints overlooking the fjords.”

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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks and Photos - Warm suits, spikes, and a real winter wait
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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks and Photos

11.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · 7 hours · from $157

Join an English, Spanish, or Norwegian-speaking guide such as Nelson for a 6 to 8-hour Aurora chase from central Tromsø. Ride in a 15-seat minibus, follow changing weather, warm up with hot drinks and cookies, and receive free photos if the lights appear.

“Nelson and the team were amazing aurora hunters. They planned all the journey based on the weather and chances. Very nice team”

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Small-Group Northern Lights Tour from Tromso with Photos - What happens when the sky refuses to cooperate
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Small-Group Northern Lights Tour from Tromso with Photos

12.Small-Group Northern Lights Tour from Tromso with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $153

Set out from Tromsø at 6 p.m. with a small group and a guide such as Alan or George, who drives toward clearer skies, often near Finland. Expect a long night, fires, hot drinks, snacks, tripods, Wi-Fi, and guide-taken Aurora photos, but no guaranteed lights or included dinner.

“Amazing tour with amazing guide, the best trip i have ever been in in all my life, we were very lucky to have a high activity night and the guide knows his stuff”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase + Free Professional Photos - Settling into the premium minibus
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase + Free Professional Photos

13.Northern Lights Chase + Free Professional Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 179 reviews · from $196

Spend eight hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø in a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Julien, Louis, Naiara, and Jessica follow forecasts toward clear skies, even across the Finnish border. You get Arctic suits, hot food, a campfire, and professional photos.

“By far the best tour we booked in Tromsø. The minibus trip was way cozier than a large bus, easier interaction with the fellow travelers as well as our guide. We were provided with perfect thermal clothing and head torches. We put a camp fire, drank hot chocolate and ate chicken soup (our choice, the menu was actually surprisingly diverse). And obviously the most important, our guide, Naiara took us straight to a beautiful fjord beach with a wide opening in all directions, far from the light pollution of Tromso. The night ended up giving us a huge light show that we enjoyed until the end of the tour. Absolutely…”

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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Free Photos - Campfires, hot drinks, and the Arctic wait
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Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Free Photos

14.Northern Lights Big Bus Chase with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend up to nine hours chasing the aurora from Tromsø with Arctic Explorers. Guides such as Petra, Iris, Georgi, Angel, and Tomas adjust the route to find clearer skies, set up fires, serve hot drinks, and take free photos. The bus holds up to 55 people.

“A must in Tromso! Tromso is a visit for Northern lights, for most; and Arctic Explorers and the team goes the extra mile to explore any possibility of sighting the aurora borealis! Guides Georgi and Iris were exceptional with the knowhow, entertainment, chats and stories, keeping us safe; and above all making sure that we see and 'experience' the Northern lights. Highly recommended!”

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Small-Group Norwegian Fjords Tour from Tromso with Photos - Scenic stops beyond Tromsø
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Small-Group Norwegian Fjords Tour from Tromso with Photos

15.Small-Group Norwegian Fjords Tour from Tromso with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114Best value

Leave Tromsø at 10:00 for a five-hour fjord trip in a group of up to 16. Your guide and driver may be George, Andre, Anna, or Eric. Expect scenic stops, reindeer sightings, hot drinks, snacks, thermal suits if requested, and free photos emailed after the tour.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour, which made the tour so much more enjoyable. He took us to spots with amazing views. This was by far the best tour we did during our stay in Tromsø. We highly recommend it. A bonus were the beautiful photos he took of all the guests”

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