Bring your own camera; a tripod is excluded but available to rent. 5 from 42 reviews at €167 per person for 3h.
In our comparison: #23 of 55 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Night Photo Tour - 3 hoursThe page price | Night Photo Tour - 3 hours | €167 for 2+ people |
| Street Photo Tour - 3 hours | Street Photo Tour - 3 hours | €167 for 2+ people |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 42 of 42
Star breakdown of all 42 ratings
Reviewers praise patient, tailored teaching and practical photo tips; some report cold and wet conditions
Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 February 2022 to 22 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Capture not just the grand landmarks, but the stream of car lights and the blurred passing of boats along the canals. Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of our private and personalised tour to develop your own creative vision while offering practical tips on photographing in low light and long exposures. Each tour is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from taking photos, you can also expect to learn: - Creative composition, using lines, repetition, camera angles - Training your eye: composition, subjects, lighting - Taking control of your camera: ƒ-stop, shutter speed, ISO and focusing - Night photography basics - Light painting - Night portraiture - getting the most out of your flash - Long exposure light streaking - cars, boats - Reviewing your photography
Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can cover more ground and come away with more spectacular images. Let a professional photographer guide you through your setting as they whisk you to their favourite spots to capture the best images in the Capital. We will lead you to superb photographic opportunities for all kinds of subjects, from landmarks and people watching to hidden secrets and great views over the city, all the while offering practical tips and helping you to develop your own creative vision.
Each tour is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from taking photos, you can also expect to learn:
Creative composition, using lines, repetition, camera angles
Training your eye: composition, subjects, lighting
Taking control of your camera: ƒ-stop, shutter speed, ISO and focusing
Night photography basics
Long exposure light streaking - cars, boats
Reviewing your photography
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ranked #23 of 55 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €61 to €1524, median €239; typical length 7h 30m. 55 of 55 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 55 Private Tours