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Beyond New York City

New York Icon Photography Tour led by a Local Photographer

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
New York City, USA
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Pick up tips and techniques for capturing unforgettable shots of New York City’s iconic landmarks on this small-group photography tour. Join a professional photographer for hands-on instruction at some of the most popular city locations so you can perfect your framing and learn to shoot flawless images. Train your lens on sights including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and other highlights.
  • Capture quality shots of New York’s iconic sights on a photo tour
  • Get the best photos with a professional photographer as guide
  • Choice of morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule
  • Enjoy more personal attention in a small-group setting

What's Included

  • Professional LOCAL photographer guide
  • Subway Fare
  • Local Taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 180 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

    Please meet at the corner on Madison and 34th next to the Wells Fargo Bank.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Rockefeller Center

2

New York City Photo Safari

3

Radio City Music Hall

4

St. Patrick's Cathedral

5

Manhattan Skyline

6

ATLAS

7

Saks Fifth Avenue

8

The LEGO Store

9

Apple Fifth Avenue

10

Pulitzer Fountain

11

The Plaza

12

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

13

Grand Army Plaza

14

Trump Tower

15

Central Park Zoo

16

Gar Pond

17

Gapstow Bridge

18

Top of the Rock

19

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

20

Bergdorf Goodman

21

Tiffany & Co.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 160 reviews
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Awesome photo walk

Jermaine_L, May 2026
The experience was awesome. Great tips about composition and general photography tips. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area.

Amazing Foto- and Food-Tour with our guide Zim

Benjamin_K, Oct 2024
Zim was the perfect teacher and guide - funny, patient, giving enough time to learn the tricks but also challenging us when the Fotos were not yet perfect, also giving lots of recommendations on good food places all over town --> it was an amazing tour and a perfect birthday present for my partner, highly highly recommended!!!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear Benjamin, Thank you for the fantastic review! All of our instructors are NYC locals, so they not only know how to help you capture great photos but also the best spots to take them. Their love for the city means they can also recommend amazing places for sightseeing and, of course, FOOD! Diane NYC Photo Safari

Great personalized experie xe

Jonathan_S, Jul 2023
Great personalized experience, tailored to our level and photography skill. Fantastic opportunity to learn from a real pro. Highly recommend.

My NYC Photo Experience

Ann_O, Sep 2022
This was an outstanding photography safari. I learned so much and I stepped out of my boring comfort zone. I learned to looked at buildings and focus on what I was shooting. My perspective on picture taking has evolved. The instructor was a Gem.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Dear Ann_O, Thank you for your review. Our instructors are there to help participants where they are, whether it's improving their technical skills or their composition skills. We're glad to hear that your instructor was able to help you level up your photography. We'll look forward to having you on safari again in the near future. Diane NYC Photo Safari

A must do!

Mayra_H, Sep 2022
A must! This is a great opportunity to see the city and learn a new skill. Zim is a great teacher. And i will definitely do it again!

This was beyond 5 stars just extraordinarily good. Just do it

Sanjaya_W, Jun 2022
Today was a photographic revelation. Having travelled to many parts of the whorls and having undertaken many different photo tours this was simply the best. Zim was amazing. Fun, incredibly knowledgeable and she simply knew how to get the best shots. All three of us on the tour were blown away by the images we got with Zim’s guidance. First class all the way. For those passionate photographers out there just book this you will not be disappointed

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Sanjay - Thank you so much for your glowing review. It's fantastic to hear that you think we are the best! All of our instructors are actual working professionals and not just hobbyists who enjoy photography, or tour guides with a camera. This is why they can provide detailed information about photography and since they are ALL local New Yorkers they know the city and the best places to photograph as well. Diane NYC Photo Safari

A great experience!

Helen_F, Jun 2022
It was great to learn how to get the best photos from an expert, from framing your shot through to reflective images. Rob guided our group of 4 to take some amazing pictures. We also went away knowing how to recreate these shots for future pictures. Thank you Rob!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Helen_F - Thank you for your positive review. All of our instructors help insure that you get great photos while you are on safari AND take away skills you can use for the rest of your NYC visit and beyond. We hope to see you again on your next NYC vacation. Diane NYC Photo Safari

Absolutely recommended

Jennie_T, Oct 2021
Zim was fun and knowledgable to learn with. Good for people who visit New York to get to take good pictures around the city. Absolutely recommended

Seeing NYC through a different lens

Lindsey_S, Aug 2021
Such a great way to see the city and learn a few things, too. The photos I took with Zim will be the best souvenirs I bring home from this trip.

A very impressive tour

ChloeJo, Jul 2021
The tour guide is very helpful and informative. Zim is really cool and what impress me the most is how "scientific" she is. She teaches me how to take the most from my camera along with very convenient and effecitve way of taking better pictures. The angle she shows me is very unique, and the picture taken transform dual photos into lively and interesting spots.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Dear ChloeJo, Thank you for the 5 star review. We're glad that you enjoyed your safari. One of the great parts of these sessions is that you not only get to see the great locations but you learn how to photograph them from unique angles! Diane NYC Photo Safari

Great photo coaching and tour. OUTSTANDING

Douglas_B, Jul 2021
Zim was wonderful. Able to help both experienced and less experienced photographers. She knows her stuff, but is definitely friendly and able to help all us photographer wannabes! We took great images of iconic. NY. I learned a lot, and she even helped me understand Lightroom much better. HIGHLY recommend this tour, and Zim!

Amazing photo day in NYC, loved...

Angela P, Dec 2017
Amazing photo day in NYC, loved every moment of it. Must do if you love photography and want a different perspective for seeing the city!

Fantastic tour. We saw a lot of the...

Alex S, May 2017
Fantastic tour. We saw a lot of the classic tourist sites Empire State Building, Rockafeller Center, Central Park etc. from a very different angle and learned a lot on the technical side. It was great to spend a few hours with such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended!

Brilliant tour, I was lucky...

Francisco_R, Jun 2016
Brilliant tour, I was lucky regarding that I was the only one to learn about how to take terrific pics of New York. Recommended is you enjoy to walk and take pics.

The best day in New York

roberta_v, Jun 2024
Fantastico workshop con Zim: brava, paziente e molto simpatica. Non solo ci ha condotte in luoghi dove scattare foto speciali, ma non ha risparmiato consigli tecnici e pratici. Una fotografa generosa e bravissima!
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