Photography Tours and Workshops
Tours for people who want better pictures, led by working photographers: golden-hour walks in Paris and Lisbon, street photography in New York, landscape trips in Iceland and night shoots in Tokyo. Some are about technique and bring you home with more skill, others are really a photographer taking your portrait around the city. Listings here say which, and note group size, what camera or phone the tour assumes, whether editing is covered, and whether the guide knows the good spots at the right time of day. Also useful for travellers who just want a tour that stops long enough to look.
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A one-guide bike and e-bike tour service in Madrid that pairs city rides with photos of the guests, with a tapas option and a Carabanchel art-district tour.
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One Austrian-American guide running private walking tours in Vienna plus day excursions by car and a bike trip to the Wachau Valley, priced per group in euros.
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A marketplace of private day tours co-created with photographers, chefs, fishermen and other local experts, from Venice and Lisbon to Fes, Cappadocia and Chile.
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Private guide and photography-focused tours of Edinburgh and Scottish film locations, castles and highlands for small groups of up to 4 people.
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Hawaii helicopter tours and private charters on Oahu and the Big Island, with doors-off photography flights and pilot experience options.
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A free-to-join travel club organizing small-group adventure trips with a photography angle, featuring a fly-in Namibia itinerary and member trips to Kenya, Galapagos and Patagonia.
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Kanab, Utah photography workshop operator running Southwest day tours and multi-day workshops across the US and abroad, led by award-winning landscape and wildlife photographers
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Founder Laurie Cohen runs Barcelona Photography Tour with daytime, night, and international multi-day photography workshops for photographers of all skill levels.
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Istanbul and Mesopotamia photography instructor and international assignment photographer offering guided photo workshops and tours in Turkey
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Photography workshop company in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka running small-group and private photo walks with instructor-guides for all skill levels
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Small-group street, travel, time-lapse and motorsport photography workshops run by Glint Photography in Southeast Asia, Europe and the UK, with private tuition
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Iceland-based photography tour operator offering guided workshops and tours across Iceland and international destinations
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Dutch photographer Michael Klinkhamer's own street and portrait photo tours in Phnom Penh and summer Amsterdam, plus workshops in Southeast Asia and portrait studio sessions
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Bespoke photowalk tours of Tokyo's older neighborhoods led by a photographer who has lived in the city for over 20 years.
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Private photography tours led by professional guide Miguel Helfrich through Lisbon, Sintra, Obidos, and Porto.
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London Streets Photography runs small-group photo walks led by professional photographers across London's architectural landmarks, bridges, neighborhoods, and night scenes.
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Photography instruction tours in New York City since 2009 from professional photographers led by experienced guides.
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Adventure photography tour operator running small-group people and festival photo trips to remote destinations across Africa and Asia
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Photography tour company running small-group photo adventure vacations of 4 to 8 guests in more than 40 countries, plus private photo and cultural tours.
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Small-group photography tours and workshops in Lisbon led by Pedro Pina Vasconcelos, a professional photographer based in the city.
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Local-guide photography workshops in Rome and Italy, covering morning light, evening, street, and architectural themes
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A licensed independent NYC guide running 4-hour group street photography workshops capped at 5 people, plus private photo and sightseeing tours across the five boroughs
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Photographer Marco Bulgarelli leads his own night, daytime and full-day photography tours and workshops in Rome, with Tivoli and Tuscany also on offer.
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Private NYC walking tours and photo shoots with professional photographer-guide, priced flat rate up to 6 guests
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NYC tour guide and photographer offering private walking tours and photo sessions across Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods
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Bangkok photo walks run by local English and Thai speaking photographers who photograph their guests, in small groups or privately, priced from $129 on the site
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Boulder-based conservation travel company, running since 1985 and partnered with WWF, leading small-group wildlife and photo expeditions from Churchill polar bears to African safaris.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find tours specifically for street and urban photography?
Yes, several options offer street, travel, and time-lapse workshops in locations like Southeast Asia, Europe, the UK, and Japan. You can also find photography-focused walking tours in cities like Edinburgh or Barcelona.
Are there options for people who want to learn landscape or wildlife photography?
You can book workshops led by award-winning landscape and wildlife photographers in places like Utah and the American Southwest. There are also specialized tours for landscape photography in Iceland.
Do these tours cater to beginners or only professionals?
Many of the listed instructors run workshops designed for photographers of all skill levels. Some even offer private tuition to help you build your specific skills.
Are there any photography experiences that involve more than just walking?
You can choose from aerial photography via helicopter in Hawaii or bike and e-bike tours in Madrid. Some providers also organize small-group adventure trips to locations like Namibia, Kenya, or Patagonia.
Can I book a private tour for just my group?
Many providers specialize in private tours, including walking tours in Vienna or small-group photography walks in Japan. Some even offer private charters or customized day tours through specialized marketplaces.