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The 15 Best Photography Workshops for Travellers

48 shoots and tours  ·  from $35 a head

These sell teaching rather than pictures of you. The 15 below range from a two-hour phone class to a night-long exposure workshop, compared on class size, what gear is assumed and how much of the time is actually shooting.

Paris Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson - Starting at Pont Marie and Notre-Dame
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Paris Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

1.Paris Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

Spend about three hours walking through central Paris with a private photography guide such as Clara, Michiru, Federica, William, or Alexander. You’ll practice composition, exposure, manual settings, long exposure, and low-light work at Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and Place de la Concorde. Bring your own camera.

“One of the must do's in all of Paris! Alexander was incredible and helped my wife and I capture images we'll cherish forever. We met at a nearby cafe to discuss experiences and talk about the evening he had planned for us before setting off into the night. While he had his plan, we went at our own pace as he provided tips at each location. There is always something new to learn! He even provided neat little anecdotes about the city as we walked. Such a great experience. I look forward to meeting up with him again, as well as taking more tours provided by his company in other…”

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2-Hour Photography Class While Touring Downtown Santa Fe, Smart Phones Welcome! - Meeting at East San Francisco Street and Lincoln Avenue
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2-Hour Photography Class While Touring Downtown Santa Fe, Smart Phones Welcome!

2.2-Hour Photography Class While Touring Downtown Santa Fe, Smart Phones Welcome!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $85

Join photographer and longtime Santa Fe educator David Hoptman for a two-hour downtown photo class. Meet at East San Francisco Street and Lincoln Avenue, then work around the plaza, museums, parks, La Fonda, and nearby streets. Bring a smartphone, digital camera, or both. You will practice composition, portraits, low-light techniques, and Snapseed editing.

“I got so much more than expected and learned so much from David in just two hours. It definitely changes how I look at photo composition and he demystified editing. Well worth it.”

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Unique Rome by Night, Photo Tour and Workshop Under the Stars - Castel Sant’Angelo and the Bridge of Angels
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Unique Rome by Night, Photo Tour and Workshop Under the Stars

3.Unique Rome by Night, Photo Tour and Workshop Under the Stars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $217

Join photographer and filmmaker Giulio D’Ercole at 9 p.m. for a private, four-hour walk from Castel Sant’Angelo to the Colosseum. You’ll photograph Rome’s major sights at night, learn camera settings and composition, and hear the stories behind each location. All skill levels, including iPhone users, are welcome.

“If I could give more stars, I would. Giulio was absolutely incredible tonight and he really helped me elevate my photography game! On top of taking me around to some of Rome's popular sights, he gave me more history lessons than any other tour operator had! We laughed, we photographed and I learned so much. Best night I've spent in Italy so far! Thank you Giulio!!”

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Elevate Your Photography - Barcelona Private Tour & Workshop - Starting near Plaça de Catalunya
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Elevate Your Photography – Barcelona Private Tour & Workshop

4.Elevate Your Photography – Barcelona Private Tour & Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Join photojournalist Nico, also known as Nicolás, for a private two-hour walk through Barcelona. You’ll practice composition, light, camera settings, and street photography at La Boqueria, MACBA, the Gothic Quarter, Plaça Reial, and El Born. The session suits phones, digital cameras, beginners, and experienced photographers.

“What can I say about Nico, knowledgeable, friendly and wonderfully patient! Teaching and old talk new tricks is not always easy but I did learn some new tricks and Nico made the entire experience enjoyable. Thanks again Nico, Frank”

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Rome Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson - Roman Forum views and practical composition
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Rome Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

5.Rome Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Bring your own camera for a private three-hour lesson with Emanuele of Aperture Tours. You’ll practise settings, composition, and street photography while walking from the Colosseum past Rome’s classic sights and quieter photo spots. Choose daylight or nighttime, with a professional guide focused on your skill level.

“Great informative photography walking tour - Very interesting information not only about Rome, but also technical help and advice on getting the best shots as we walked around. Emanuele was a great guide and mentor - friendly and knowledgable.”

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Private (Phone) Photography Class in Park & Old Town - Starting at Arc de Triomf
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Private (Phone) Photography Class in Park & Old Town

6.Private (Phone) Photography Class in Park & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Learn practical phone photography with an experienced guide such as Onno or Cristina during a two-hour walk from Arc de Triomf through Ciutadella Park and El Born. You’ll practice framing, leading lines, camera modes, zoom, and quick editing while getting photos of your family along the way.

“I really learned many great tricks for taking amazing pics with my phone and I didn't even know I had so many settings on my phone camera! I particularly enjoyed the trick our guide showed us of how to take pics with far away monuments and make them look closer. The experience is relaxed and in a beautiful area of the city.Thanks for a great time and cool tricks!”

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Venice Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson - Piazza San Marco: famous views with difficult light
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Venice Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

7.Venice Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $204

Meet a professional photographer at Campo San Vidal for a private, English-language lesson in Venice. You will practice aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition, sunset shots, and night techniques at places such as Rialto Bridge, St Mark’s Square, and the Grand Canal. Marco and Nicoletta are among the guides who may lead the session.

“I loved being the only student for my Venice Night Photography class having one-on-one time with Marco for the entire 3 1/2hrs. Marco came prepared as my returned tripod was not available so we used his Fotopod miniature tripod which with my DSLR Canon camera. He taught me how to take night time photos in Manual verse AV and how to set my camera's timer in coordination with my Manual settings to achieve some spectacular nighttime photos. I was use to using my remote release timer in the past. All in all the evening was a grand success.”

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Custom Half-Day Photo Tour with Photography Lessons from Asheville - Photography lessons for beginners and experienced shooters
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Custom Half-Day Photo Tour with Photography Lessons from Asheville

8.Custom Half-Day Photo Tour with Photography Lessons from Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

Join J, Jay, or Amanda for a private five-hour photo outing from Asheville into the Blue Ridge Mountains. Choose scenic stops that fit your interests, then work on camera settings, composition, waterfalls, sunsets, and more. Hotel pickup is available within 40 miles, but you must bring your own camera gear.

“We had a wonderful time with Amanda as our guide. She answered all our questions about taking the best photos. She knew all the best places to go to get great photos of waterfalls and the sunset-perfect day!! I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson - Starting at 43 Leith Street
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Edinburgh Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

9.Edinburgh Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $191

Spend three private hours photographing Edinburgh with a professional guide, often led by Martin Smith. You will work on composition, camera settings, low-light technique, long exposures, light painting, and night portraits while visiting strong city viewpoints. Bring your own camera, or rent a tripod if needed.

“The guide and his knowledge and enthusiasm. Great tour, attention to accommodate what we wanted from the tour.”

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Rome by Day, Beauty and History Unique Photo Tour and Workshop - Starting at Ponte Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Square
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Rome by Day, Beauty and History Unique Photo Tour and Workshop

10.Rome by Day, Beauty and History Unique Photo Tour and Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Join professional photographer Giulio D’Ercole for a four-hour Rome photo walk from Ponte Sant’Angelo toward the Colosseum. You’ll practice composition, exposure, camera settings, and visual storytelling at St. Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, ancient ruins, and local streets. iPhone and Android users are welcome, and groups are limited to four people.

“Giulio is a not just a professional photographer, but also a very kind, interesting and productive guide. He made my tour of Rome very special, and photos I took with his help will remain a faithful souvenir of my trip to the city.”

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Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area - Harbour Bridge and Opera House Viewpoints
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Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area

11.Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Spend 2.5 hours with a professional photography guide in The Rocks, using your own camera to practise manual settings, composition, exposure, and shutter speed. The small group visits strong viewpoints for the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and historic sandstone buildings, with afternoon and nighttime classes available.

“I had a fantastic photo tour, really informative, and I learnt lots of new techniques. Was cool to view things differently and there were plenty of opportunities for me to experiment and use my creativity. Highly recommend, it was well worth the money.”

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Amsterdam Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson - Starting at Leidsekade and finding your first frame
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Amsterdam Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

12.Amsterdam Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $204

Spend three hours photographing Amsterdam with a private guide and professional photographer. Renzo and William are among the named instructors. You will work on camera settings, night photography, composition, and practical shooting skills at canals, bridges, the Rijksmuseum, and other central sights. Bring your own DSLR camera.

“Excelllent tour guide. Great experience, took time to teach photography, very good at photography. Great teacher with a lot of experience & skill”

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Bangkok Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson - Choosing between the daytime and nighttime lesson
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Bangkok Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

13.Bangkok Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $160

Spend three private hours improving your photography with a Bangkok instructor such as Paul. Choose a daytime route through Ko Ratanakosin, Thonburi, and Chinatown, or practice night photography around Chinatown and the night markets. Expect personal coaching, flexible pacing, bottled water, and a meeting point near Hua Lamphong.

“Paul was an amazing guide and photography coach. He led us to unexpected places and helped us to improve our composition and skills. One of the top tours of our trip in Thailand. We got some amazing shots and also saw a side of Bangkok we would have otherwise missed. Highly recommended.”

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"Hidden Brugge" Photo Tour - 2hr open city tour & workshop - Burg Square: a quick start with useful camera basics
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“Hidden Brugge” Photo Tour – 2hr open city tour & workshop

14.“Hidden Brugge” Photo Tour – 2hr open city tour & workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join photographer Andy for a two-hour Bruges photo walk starting at the Basilica of the Holy Blood. With four photographers or fewer, you’ll learn practical camera tips, see quiet corners near Jan Van Eyckplein and Sint-Anna, and finish by the windmills at Sint-Janshuismolen. A non-camera friend may join free.

“J'ai passé un super moment photographique ce 31 décembre avec notre guide Andy qui partage sa passion pour la photographie et sa ville et qui transmet trucs et astuces en sortant des sentiers battus . Il est super dynamique et transmet énormément de choses ; nous n'avons pas vu le temps passer. j'ai hâte de développer mes films photographiques . C'est une expérience que je recommande vivement aussi bien aux photographes débutants que avertis .TOP!!”

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"Edges of Brugge" Photo Tour - 2hr open city tour & workshop - A photo lesson built into a city walk
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“Edges of Brugge” Photo Tour – 2hr open city tour & workshop

15.“Edges of Brugge” Photo Tour – 2hr open city tour & workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Meet Andy at Bruges’ Basilica of the Holy Blood for a two-hour photo walk through the city. He combines local stories, scenic viewpoints, and practical advice for cameras and phones. Groups include up to four photographers, plus one non-camera companion at no extra cost, and finish at Jan van Eyckplein.

“Andy was a wealth of information and extremely supportive. Even as a photographer with some experience it was great to get some tips and suggestions for great photos.”

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