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title: Unique Rome by Night, Photo Tour and Workshop Under the Stars
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 180
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 98
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, it, fr]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 9 of 39 (Rome Photoshoot)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/unique-rome-by-night-photo-tour-and-workshop-under-the-stars/
---

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

**Guidekin's take:** A private night photography workshop with a professional who teaches long exposures, light balance and composition on the city's most photographed spots while you shoot them, rated 5 across 98 reviews. The photographer's time is included at €180 per person, souvenir prints and camera hire are not. Non photographing partners can come along.

## Overview

This is the only photo tour to collect exclusively amazing five-star reviews. 
That is because my priority is always QUALITY over quantity, providing friendly, expert, and undivided attention to my customers.
You will tour Rome with a true professional Photographer during a photo workshop designed to give you the best experience of Rome by Night while capturing its most iconic locations.

You'll learn:

Light & Exposure: Master long exposures, light balance, and the use of natural and artificial light at night.

Camera Settings: guidance of manual mode, ISO control, white balance, aperture, and shutter speed.

Composition: Learn to frame compelling shots using leading lines, symmetry, foreground interest, and layering.

Coaching: Real-time constructive and friendly feedback and guidance as you shoot.

iPhone users are also welcome.

Optional Photo Review: Submit your images for detailed critique and tips for improvement.

Check our photos and 5-star reviews. You will look no further.

## Key facts

- Price: from €180 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 98 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: RomePhotoFuntours Giulio D'Ercole

## What's included

- Arrangements can be considered for non photographing spouses, partners & children coming as guests.
- Professional photographer guide

## Not included

- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Customers with no cameras can rent my Nikon gears + tripods at 50 euros per kit, payable in cash.

## Itinerary

1. **This is our meeting point, the magnificent once Popes' fortification, right i...** (15m) - This is our meeting point, the magnificent once Popes' fortification, right in front of the bridge of Angels crossing over the Tiber, on which water its arches and castle reflect with a magnificent shining effect of lights.
2. **St. Peter's Square** (30m) - We will be photographing Bernini's square, in heart of the Vatican City, taking shots of the amazing porches and fountain, and of course of the Mother of all Christian churches: St. Peter's Basilica.
3. **Via dei Coronari** (20m) - This is one of the most beautiful and elegant backstreets of Rome, with a wealth of corners and charming little details to be photographed to capture the old soul of Rome.
4. **Piazza Navona** (40m) - This Renaissance, Baroque square, sitting on the ancient Domitian Stadium, is one of our main stops. Not only the beauty of its oval shape, and the three gorgeous fountains in it, the most important one being Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, are amazing subjects to...
5. **Pantheon** (20m) - Facing the relatively small Piazza della Rotonda, the Pantheon is the best-preserved ancient Roman temple of the Eternal City. We will photograph it from different angles, capturing its Greek architecture embedded in a Romanic style later construction. The marble dolphins,...
6. **Piazza del Campidoglio** (20m) - is one of the many Michelangelo's architectures masterpieces, with its amazing symmetric design, Marcus Aurelius equestrian statue in the middle and the beautiful facades of the three buildings on the sides. A perfect set for photos to be taken from many different angles.
7. **Roman Forum** (15m) - A viewpoint over the Roman Forum is a magical spot to capture all the glorious beauty of ancient Rome. Columns, old temples and in the distance the Colosseum.... a breathtaking view to be captured by your camera for memories to keep.
8. **Colosseum** (45m) - Our tour will end at the most visited archeological site in the world, but at a time when almost nobody will be there blocking our view or standing in front of the camera. The shots of the Colosseum and of Constantine's arch will be those you always wanted to capture, the...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 21:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Go at the entrance of Castel Sant'Angelo right opposite the Bridge of Angels.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is casual and comfy
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English, French, Italian, basic Spanish)
- Special price and arrangements can be taken for groups with more than 2 people
- Upon specific, timely and precise request the service can design an alternative itinerary to make the photography tour wheelchair accessible
- Arrangements can be considered for non photographing spouses, partners & children coming as guests.
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

## How it compares in Rome Photoshoot

Ranked **#9 of 39** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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