The 5 Best Photography Tours in New York City

1.New York Icon Photography Tour led by a Local Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Spend about 2.5 hours photographing Midtown and Central Park with a local professional such as Zim or Rob. You’ll work on framing, angles, reflections, and camera technique while visiting Rockefeller Center, Radio City, Gapstow Bridge, the Plaza, and other New York landmarks. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“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!”

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2.Central Park Photography Tour with Local Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours photographing Central Park with a local professional photographer. You’ll use your own camera, visit hand-picked spots such as Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Fountain, and Bethesda Terrace, and get practical coaching in a group capped at eight people. Spring and summer departures include Shakespeare Garden.

“My 15 year old son took the “tour” and learned so much. It’s definitely more of a workshop with lots of instruction on how to best use your camera features. The small group size (in his case only 2 people) meant everyone got individual time. His instructor was super experienced and got him thinking on how he could use this hobby to earn a living.”

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3.Iconic New York City Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $192

Spend about four hours photographing New York with Leanne, a licensed private guide who can tailor the route to urban scenes, graffiti, street photography, or architecture. You will get camera help suited to your level, city context, transit advice, and the option to include photos documenting your outing.

“This tour is for people who are looking for a creative artistic experience rather than an lesson in the technical aspects of photography.”

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4.Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about three hours photographing Manhattan with a professional guide from New York City Photo Safari. You’ll work through Grand Central, the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the New York Public Library, and Bryant Park, learning how to use angles, light, and space. Guides such as Zim adapt advice to your skill level. Bring your own camera.

“I met with Zim for my photography tour which was so inspiring - thank you Zim! As well as sharing her knowledge on photography, Zim was also able to provide us with some interesting facts about NY that we would never have known without speaking to a resident New Yorker. I was so impressed by the experience that I shall be looking into taking other similar tours in cities when I travel and will most definitely be doing this trip again when we are back in NY.”

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5.New York City’s Iconic Sights: 3-Hour Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Meet at 34th and Madison for a fast-moving three-hour photo walk through Midtown and Central Park. A professional photographer, including guide Zim on some departures, helps you use lines, angles, and city views to improve your shots. Groups are limited to eight, and subway travel is part of the route.

“Despite the rainy weather, the tour went ahead. Great! It was awesome and it was fun. Thanks a lot!”

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