The Best Photography Tours Around the World

A beautiful photo often makes the best trip souvenir. Sometimes we luck out and snap a shot that’s frame-worthy, and other times we add another few degrees to the leaning tower of Pisa, or end up with a string of unflattering selfies in front of the Taj Mahal.

Wouldn’t it be nice to go through your trip photos back at home and feel like they really captured the spirit of your holiday?

We’re lucky at ToursByLocals to have many accomplished photographers as part of our worldwide network of guides. As well as being friendly hosts and ambassadors for their city, these guides have a keen passion for photography, and a long-time understanding of their region’s best vantage points, and the best times to capture good shots. If you’re a novice, they can help you to learn how to use your camera better, and if you’re already an expert, they can help you find the best vistas, angles and light. The end result? Bringing home vibrant, beautiful images from your trip.

Fantastic Photo Tours Around the World

Capture the Aurora Borealis in Iceland

Based out of Reykjavik, Stefan has led numerous photographic expeditions in Iceland. The nation’s dramatic scenery cries out to be captured by a steady hand and experienced eye; Stefan will teach you how to take the best landscape photos, and even help document your day for you with a CD of images from his own camera. Head to Iceland in the fall or winter months and you can even photograph the magic of the northern lights. Check out Stefan's Photo Tours of Iceland.

Snap Sunsets in Santorini

Imagine a sunset cruise around the coast of Santorini, Greece. Or aiming your camera at the whitewashed buildings gleaming against the deep azure of the Mediterranean sky. There are fewer islands in the world more picturesque - and photogenic! - than Santorini. Martin is a photographer-guide on this island, and he'll have you sharing photos that will make your friends want to hop on the next plane bound for Greece. Check out Martin's Photo Tours of Santorini.

Photograph Barcelona's Iconic Architecture

Francisco is a professional photographer/guide who takes travellers on a photography tour around Barcelona, using its architecture to tell a story of the city. Beginning in the old Gothic quarter and moving forwards in time to Gaudi’s works, he provides camera instruction along with commentary about the city. He'll also take photos of you during your tour - the best souvenir! Check out Francisco's Night Photo Tour of Barcelona.

Capture the Spirit of the Big Apple

Ibrahima in New York City is a talented photographer and licensed guide who offers tours with frequent photo stops and instruction on how to use your camera to its best advantage, whether it's a DSLR or a smartphone. Focus on subjects like Manhattan's iconic skyline, the Brooklyn Brownstones, East Village tenement architecture or iconic spots in Central Park. Enjoy exploring this legend of a city with someone who knows all its best angles. Check out Ibrahima's Photo Tours of New York City.

Explore the Streets of Jakarta with a Photographer

Jakarta is one of Asia's fastest growing cities, and provides ample opportunity to capture frenetic big city moments, alongside traditional markets and nearby fishing villages. It's also an interesting place to witness the dichotomy of rich and poor playing out in the streets every day. Your guide Benny is keen to share his passion for this complicated city, and teach you some tricks with your camera as you go. Check out Benny's Photo Tours of Jakarta.

Discover Delhi with your Camera

Delhi is paradise for photographers, with its atmospheric lanes, havelis, temples and mosques, spices markets, busy streets, bazaars and street vendors. As your guide Dhruv says: “Photography is all about clicking moments. Walking with me is a different experience, as you are taken to the lanes and sights, where only a local enthusiastic photographer like myself can take you. Check out Dhruv's Delhi Photo Tours.

Get Iconic Photos of Beautiful San Francisco

Gary has been a commercial photographer for over 20 years so has an eye for the most scenic and breathtaking places to take people. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headlands, he will show you the most visually arresting places around San Francisco - a city that finds it hard to take a bad photo, even in the fog! Check out Gary's Photo Tours of San Francisco.

Capture Old World Charm in Quebec City

Marie-Pierre is a certified guide for Quebec City and also a keen photographer. With her you can stroll the cobbled streets of Vieux Quebec and learn about the city’s centuries-old history, while snapping beautiful pictures of its charming buildings, and sampling some of the region’s delectable Quebecois treats. Your friends won’t believe you weren’t in Europe! Check out Marie-Pierre's Quebec City Photo Tours.

Click on the links above to meet these guides - and no more excuses for uninspired trip photos!