--- title: Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 167 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 22 of 55 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-photography-masterclass-private-photography-lesson/ --- # Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson **Guidekin's take:** Choose street or night photography in Edinburgh on a private tour for your party, with tuition and image review from a professional photographer. Bring your own camera; a tripod is excluded but available to rent. 5 from 42 reviews at €167 per person for 3h. ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet you at the corner of Leith… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 24 start times: between 08:00 and 21:00 ## Key facts - Price: from €167 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Aperture Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Night Photo Tour - 3 hours | €167 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Night Photo Tour - 3 hours | | Street Photo Tour - 3 hours | €167 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Street Photo Tour - 3 hours | ## What's included - Local Guide - Photography Tuition and Review - Professional Photographer Guide ## Not included - Camera - Tripod (available to rent) - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Whether you are starting off, a hobbyist or have years of experience, our tea...** - Whether you are starting off, a hobbyist or have years of experience, our team of professional photographers will find superb photographic opportunities for all kinds of interests. Capture not just the grand landmarks, but the stream of car lights and the blurred passing of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 24 start times between 08:00 and 21:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - 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 We will meet you at the corner of Leith Street and Carlton Road in Edinburgh's East End (near 43 Leith St). We will be waiting at the end of the split level fence. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ96z_647Hh0gRsJMNeyLsQgc ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €334 | €167 | | 4 | €524 | €131 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 55** | €167 | 3h | 5.0 (42) | private | | [The Potter Trail Private Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-potter-trail-private-tour/?format=md) | €95 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2540) | private | | [Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/luxury-private-tour-of-the-highlands-loch-ness-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 per group | 10h | 5.0 (198) | private | | [Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!](/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-old-edinburgh-tour-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-royals-and-rogues/?format=md) | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (242) | private | Ranked #22 of 55 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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