Whales of Iceland admission with audio guide and tour

Fiskislóð 23-25, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Chinese, Catalan
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Experience life-size models of 23 different species of whales at Whales of Iceland, the largest whale museum in Europe! This unique museum is full of underwater sounds, interactive exhibits, and educational information for all ages - a must-do for any nature lover while in Reykjavík!Discover more than 25 life-sized whale models, representing every species of whale found in Icelandic waters throughout recorded history. This includes the amazing blue whale, the spectacular sperm whale, and the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, just to name a few. See them all in their full size!Award-winning documentaries are shown daily in the Fin Whale Theatre, included in the cost of admission. The films variously discuss whale conservation, research, and other fascinating subjects. Located inside the theater is a conservation exhibit designed in cooperation with the International Fund for Animal Welfare and local whale scientists, which highlights five major threats that whale face and what we can do to help.The latest addition to the museum is a whale research exhibit, where visitors can learn about the different types of whale research being conducted in Iceland, and become a citizen whale scientist by taking part in actual research projects, thanks to a partnership with Zooniverse!

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Important info

  • Coffee and pastries can be purchased at the Big Little Whale Café
  • There is a free English guided tour held twice a day at 11:00 and 15:00
  • Documentaries are shown throughout the day in the Fin Whale Theatre, included with admission
  • Audio guide available in English, Icelandic, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Faroese, Polish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese
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What's included
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Entrance fees. Guided tour. Audio guide. Parking. WiFi
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What's not included
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Food and drinks
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Highlights

Explore 25+ life-sized whale models. Listen to a free audio guide in 17 languages. Watch award-winning documentaries in the Fin Whale Theatre

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Special Tours Wildlife Adventures
Meeting Point

Meet directly at the museum.