Edinburgh during a photo tour,© Tom Duffin Photography
© Tom Duffin Photography

Photo Tours in Edinburgh

Whether you’re a professional, or beginner, there’s a photo tour for everyone. Capture Edinburgh’s beauty through a lens, and discover the city’s most photogenic spots whilst learn professional photography techniques.

Edinburgh Photo Tours & Tuition

Edinburgh Castle,© Tom Duffin Photography
© Tom Duffin Photography

From beginner photographers to seasonal professional, Edinburgh Photo Tours & Tuition is the perfect tour for finding the best viewpoints and photos for your camera. The tour is run by professional photographer, Tom Duffin, who has a passion for capturing Scotland, it’s people and it’s places.

The tour will offer informed suggestions, advice on required kit, whilst teaching you about local history and heritage. If you want a more personalised experience, one-to-one tours can also be arranged to explore the best methods and techniques for capturing your ideal image.


Aperture Tours

Embark on a captivating photographic journey through the picturesque streets of Edinburgh with Aperture Tours. Led by experienced photographers, these tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems through the lens of a camera.

There are a range of tours to choose from such as the Edinburgh Street Photo tour, where you’ll explore the Old Town’s medieval alleys, closes and hidden gems; the Edinburgh Night Photo tour, where you’ll explore the city from twilight into night-time, or the Edinburgh Extended tour, a longer tour that allows you to cover more ground and have a professional show you their favourite spots.


Private Photography & History Tour of Edinburgh with a Local

Discover and capture over 30 stops across the Old and New Towns as you learn about the city’s history and hidden gems with Explore Edinburgh on a Private Photography & History Tour of Edinburgh with a Local.

Whether you’re a beginner or a professional photographer, these tours offer useful information, tips and tricks to help you improve your skills. The tour will include a stop for a complimentary tea or coffee half-way through.


PicTours Edinburgh

Join PicTours Edinburgh and find the most instagrammable places in the city!

Led by a local guide, this tour will give you the opportunity to take aesthetically pleasing photos of the city’s best attractions and hidden bits. Explore busy, popular areas and streets as well as quieter, lesser-known areas. The tour will include 5 to 7 locations whilst learning how to take amazing pictures, Instagram skills, and hearing interesting stories about the local area.


Lightstalkers Scotland

Lightstalkers Scotland offer half-day and full-day photo tours and workshops around Edinburgh.

Explore the city and capture incredible shots with an award-winning photographer and guide. The tours finish at dusk with an opportunity to take stunning images of the city during ‘golden hour’. The sessions are designed to explore some of the city’s best locations, and provide photography guidance. There is also additional support such as technical and creative tuition and an online post session review.


Iconic Tours

Join Iconic Tours on their tailor-made photo tours. The tour usually begins in the Old Town, however it can be tailored to suit needs and preferred areas.

Learn about the stories and background of the places you visit with optional advice offered along the way, such as how to get the best out of your camera and catch the most unique shots. Whether you’re using a smart phone, compact camera or DSLR, these tours are perfect for those just beginning their photography journey to professional looking for improve their skills.


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