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Guided 60-Minute Photography and sightseeing Tour in Edinburgh

Guided 60-Minute Photography and sightseeing Tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

Guided 60-Minute Photography and sightseeing Tour in Edinburgh

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

In the picturesque city of Edinburgh, everything makes a good photograph. On this walking tour of the city, learn how to frame and take professional shots on your camera or smartphone from a professional photographer. Get experience in how to create the perfect Instagram photography post. See parts of Edinburgh usually missed by tourists, and follow your local guide to hidden closes, squares and other secret gems.
  • Learn about Edinburgh and it’s historic stories and mysterious legends as you wander the streets looking for the perfect shots
  • Expert tuition in photography and social media from a local expert
  • See Edinburgh like a local
  • Avoid the crowds—follow your guide through side-street and closes to the best photography spots

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 193 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I loved this experience!

Stacey_K, Sep 2024
I loved this experience!! I learned so much. Thank you for helping me to elevate my photography. Highly recommend.

Photography tour

Alexander_M, Sep 2024
Vasilios was friendly and helpful . Not only did he help me with creative photography hints, he also gave me some food and drink recommends .

Best time!

ruthie_a, Sep 2024
We loved our time with our tour! It was very personal because it was only my daughter and I so he took his time with us. Showed us how to take pictures with our phones and gave us recommendations on places to eat and see. 100% recommended.

Great experience

Kelly_P, Sep 2024
Great way to see a different side of Edinburgh and hone your skills. Vas was great at showing me how to get the right angles.

Superb Photography Tour

Hebah_A, May 2024
Spectacular! Thanks to Conor Mulloy for his coordination & support for this trip, big thank you to Vasileios Vasakos the Photographer who's given great tips. Absolutely superb & would definitely do it again!

Go for it!

prachi_s, May 2024
Amazing experience. If you love photography and exploring the city through a photographer’s perspective and lens, it’s a must do. Had a wonderful time capturing the city and myself in the most exciting way.

Great guided walk, photo spots, advice, and encouragement

Ruth_D, Apr 2024
For a short walking tour, well planned! We went to many good vantage points, for varied types of shots -- and got good conversation, photo advice tailored to our individual levels of skill and equipment, and recommendations for other sights and experiences to try during the rest of our trip. Had a great time during it, and came away with some of our best photos for the trip, too.

A must have experience in Edinburgh

s5ftqgvy8j, Apr 2024
Totally amazed by this tour. It was just not a photography tour It was a historical one, to get to know the insights about the city centre and have the best locations to take and have pictures is priceless I am not a photographer and being able to learn something about taking good pictures with easy tips was really great

Nice

Kym, Nov 2023
A really fun and unusual way to experience Edinburgh. The guide gave us tips and took some pictures for us. Great way to spend some time!

Fun and interesting

Amy_S, Nov 2023
Had a wonderful time! Our guide showed us some off the beaten path places, gave some history plus I walked away with some new photography tips AND some great shots!

Great way for hidden gems!

Tony_K, Oct 2023
Having a professional photographer who knows the city and where the unique views are is a real timesaver and treat! Our guide, Vasileios, was friendly fun to be with and really knew the area for good photo ops. When he learned that I was a retired professional photographer we had that much more to talk about. For 1-1/2 hours we got to more photo locations then I would by myself. Definity the way to go and ask for Vasileios!

The best money I spent In Edinburgh.

Mike_K, Sep 2023
Wonderful tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the locations, history of Edinburgh and photography.

Nice spots and Photos

NinavanKempen, Jul 2023
Vasileios was a great guide and Photograph. Nice tour and spots. He told us many Things about Edinburgh and gave us a list with good nice Restaurants. Thx

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks so much Nina :) Hope you enjoyed the restaurant list!

Nice way to discover Edinburgh

Ccile_E, Jun 2023
Great experience, good tips 👌🏻 i would do it again :) very friendly guide, thanks for the time spent with us !

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks for coming, glad you enjoyed it :)

Great overview of areas near the Royal Mile for photographs.

Tanya_H, May 2023
Our family loved getting to see some hidden photographic gems near the Edinburgh Royal Mile from our tour guide. And some tips on how to get a great shot.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks so much Tanya, delighted you had such a good time :)

Just what I was looking for

Cheryl_S, May 2023
Vasilieos was a wonderful guide and we met right on time. As I was the only guest, he was very accommodating to what I wanted to see and do, as well as my ability to get around, climbing stairs, etc. He gave me a lot of tips on taking a good picture and took some for me as well. I was glad there was no one else on the tour because after 45 minutes I was really tired and he had no problem ending the tour early. He accompanied me back to the "Hop On Hop Off" bus stop and made sure I got on okay. The only thing I am very sorry about it that I had no money to tip him! I was so embarrassed. I even offered to give him US dollars, but then realized I hadn't brought any money with me at all! Vasilieos was/is such a sweetheart, especially to me, an older woman who was feeling her age that day.

Response from Host, May 2023

Great you enjoyed the tour Cheryl, Vasi is a sweetheart. If you want to come back and finish the tour, let me know and we'll fit you on any tour without any cost. :)

Great tour for the best pics!

Eric_W, May 2023
Great tour to see the nooks and crannies of Edinburgh and stop at the best places to take pics. Our tour guide, Vasileios, was a lot of fun and a great guide.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks Eric, so glad you had fun finding the nooks and crannies!

Perfect tour!

Henrietta_E, Jan 2023
Our guide knew all the beautiful hidden away spots we normally wouldn't have known. He was friendly and informative and we had a great time together. Thank you.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks Henrietta, glad you enjoyed the tour :)

Personalized service

Angela_L, Aug 2022
Personalize service with this tour guide. He showed us some amazing views from little know locations. But I must say there were lots and lots of stair ways. We got to see some landmarks that were of special interest to us as well. Sweet and short!

Response from Host, May 2023

So glad you enjoyed it Angela, thanks so much

Great tour

BillS, Jul 2022
GreT sights, highly respect the guide. He was funny. He learned everyone in group by name and custom involved

Response from Host, May 2023

Always enjoy the warm up games :)

Definitely do this.

Katherine_D, Jun 2022
I booked this to learn a little bit of information on how to take better vacay pics but also to do another tour. Both expectations were fulfilled. I had a great time and, to make it even better, I was the only one on my tour so it was even better. I can't wait to edit my photos and post them.

Awesome!

Helen_S, May 2022
Very entertained and knowable. Well worth it! We went down the mile and dipped into a few small closes I didn’t know were there. Lovely spots

Response from Host, Jun 2022

So great that we could show you some hidden spots! Thanks Helen,