The 8 Best Edinburgh Photo Tours & Photoshoots

1.Guided 60-Minute Photography and sightseeing Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $68Our pick

Join a local photographer such as Vasileios Vasakos for a one-hour walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. You’ll practice framing Edinburgh Castle and St Giles’ Cathedral, photograph Greyfriars Bobby and Bakehouse Close, and learn editing, hashtags, and selfie techniques.

“Totally amazed by this tour. It was just not a photography tour It was a historical one, to get to know the insights about the city centre and have the best locations to take and have pictures is priceless I am not a photographer and being able to learn something about taking good pictures with easy tips was really great”

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2.Private Photoshoot in Edinburgh with a Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet a local Pictrip photographer at Mary’s Milk Bar for a private one-hour shoot. Your route can include Edinburgh Castle, Dean Village, Princes Street Gardens, the Royal Mile, and Vennel Viewpoint, with professionally edited images delivered through an online gallery.

“Do it! Our photographer Vasileios was phenomenal. He took us to all these great hidden spots, listened to what we wanted, and showed me shots throughout that were wonderful. We had fun and have a lot of pictures of our family together which is hard when you’re traveling.”

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3.Romantic Photoshoot Experience for Couples in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 30 minutes - 1.5 hours

Meet an English-speaking photographer near Hilton Edinburgh Carlton for a private Old Town session lasting 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. You will receive professionally edited digital photos within 48 hours. Giannis and Melissa are among the photographers who have brought energy, cultural insight, and easy posing guidance to recent sessions.

“Amazing. Giannis brought energy and great experience as a photographer. We had a really fun shoot.”

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4.Edinburgh Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $191

Meet a professional photographer at 43 Leith Street for a private three-hour Edinburgh lesson. Martin Smith is named as a guide on several bookings. Expect tailored help with composition, low light, long exposures, light painting, night portraits, and image review.

“What a great experience! Martin was an exceptional tour guide who started the tour discussing my goals and expectations. He then took me to a variety of locations and vantage points that I would have struggled to find on my own given my short time in Edinburgh. He was such a gentleman and helped to carry my tripod and camera gear. He provided valuable input on improving my compositions to make my images more impactful. I would highly recommend Martin as a photography guide!”

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5.Edinburgh Old Town: Professional Photoshoot & Edited Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews

Meet your English-speaking photographer outside Virgin Hotels Edinburgh for a private 30 to 75-minute shoot through Old Town. Pose along Victoria Street, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and the Cathedral, then receive edited high-resolution photos by digital gallery within 48 hours.

“Mairi works MAGIC for a group of 14 ladies! She was friendly, gentle and very professional. She captured all of the fun and personalities of each lady! Thank you so much, Mairi! We all appreciate your patience.”

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6.Capture Your Scottish Adventure – Professional Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour

Join Carmen Costea for a private one-hour photography walk through Edinburgh. You’ll move between the Scott Monument, National Galleries, and Ross Fountain, with natural posing help and 35 professionally edited digital photos. Custom sessions, proposals, families, pets, and longer Highland shoots are also available.

“we had to change the usual photography points in the city due to the Christmas markets, but Carmen had a back up plan and even allowed me to change my time slot to the next day. She was amazing with helping me feel comfortable and helping me pose, because I had no idea what I was doing. I would highly recommend her, and would love to work with her again!”

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7.Edinburgh: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Meet a private Edinburgh photographer for a one to three-hour photo walk shaped around your group. Choose a family, romantic, or friends’ session, then receive professionally edited digital images through an online gallery within five working days. Photographers may include Ariadna or Vasileios.

“The photographer was on-time, he was already waiting for us when we got to the meeting place. Listened to what shots we wanted and where, he wasn’t in a hurry, got the perfect shots.”

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8.Harry Potter Portraiture Tour with a Personal Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours with a private photographer visiting Edinburgh’s Harry Potter locations, from The Elephant House and Victoria Street to Greyfriars Kirkyard. You’ll get posing help, candid portraits, and an online gallery of edited digital photos within five working days.

“Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to hearing from you on your future travels. the Pictrip team @pictripofficial”

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