Photo Trips · PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS IN ITALY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 photography tours in Italy worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride as a passenger with a professional Vespa driver through Rome’s historic center. You’ll stop at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Acqua Paola Fountain, and Janiculum Hill, with photos taken along the way. English and Turkish guides lead small groups of up to 10.
“We loved our Vespa tour through Rome!!! Lived out our Lizzie McGuire dreams! They did a great job:)”
Meet your driver at a city-center hotel or convenient meeting point, then see Rome from the back of a Vespa. Guides such as Eric, Leo, and Elmar lead you past the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill, while taking photos along the way.
“Amazing!!! The Vespa tour was my favorite part of Rome. Highly Recommend!!!”
Ride a classic Fiat 500 with an English-speaking photographer such as Andrea, Alex, or Fabio, stopping for photos around Positano and nearby coastal towns. Your package includes private transport, smartphone photos, videos, and a short Instagram or TikTok reel for up to two people.
“Andrea was great! He picked us up near our hotel after we let him know I hurt my ankle. He took great photos for us and we loved them. He’s very nice, friendly, and made sure we liked the pictures before moving on to a different location.”
Join professional photographer Marco for a 4.5-hour evening workshop through Rome. You will photograph the Colosseum, St. Peter’s, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Forums, and more, with hands-on coaching for cameras and phones. A non-photographer friend joins free, and hotel drop-off is included.
“What a magical evening seeing Rome both lit up and in shadows. Marco did an excellent job helping me get the best photos from my iPhone (I didn’t know that it had this capability). Marco knew all the spots to get the most interesting photos and provided the coaching to capture magnificent photos. He also offered thoughtful dialogue and historical context. Please note this is primarily a walking tour so you also can take in the sights, sounds, and aromas from local shops and outdoor venues. Highly recommend!”
Meet photographer and guide Giulio D’Ercole at Castel Sant’Angelo at 9 p.m. for a private walk through Rome by night. Learn composition, exposure, and night photography while photographing St. Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum.
“I give this 20 out of 5 stars! Do not walk - RUN and book this tour. You will learn so much about Rome and photography. Worth every penny! Enjoy!”
Meet your local guide at Caffè Roma beside the Colosseum, then ride by Vespa through Rome to the Orange Garden, Trastevere, the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, and Janiculum Hill. Your guide handles the driving and takes professional photos, with 20 high-resolution images sent within five days.
“The tour was simply amazing! It was the top highlight of our trip to Rome! The drive was safe yet super fun! :) Overall really great experience, totally recommend to anyone who wants a little adventure while visiting Rome! Thank you to Elmar and other guides!”
Walk Venice with local photographer Stefano, finding quiet alleys, bridges, canals, workshops, and fine viewpoints away from the main crowds. Bring a camera or phone for practical help with composition and settings. The route can include portraits, local stories, and extra time for photography.
“Our photographer/guide was wonderful! He also tailored our time to what we were interested in doing and took us to the "hidden gems" of Venice. He also shared history and interesting facts. This is a great way to get to see more than just the touristy areas.”
Spend three hours with a private photographer guide in Venice, using a phone, mirrorless camera, or SLR. Guides such as Vinicio Tassani and Mario have led guests through quiet canals, local neighborhoods, St Mark’s Square, Rialto Market, and sunset viewpoints while teaching composition, light, and camera settings.
“Such a fun way to explore Venice - a city with stunning photo opportunities around every corner. Vinicio was friendly, very knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure that I had a great experience, thank you!”
Join professional photographer Giulio D’Ercole for a four-hour Rome photo walk through St. Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, ancient ruins, Jewish Quarter lanes, and Campo de’ Fiori. You’ll learn composition, exposure, settings, and visual storytelling with a phone or camera.
“Giulio is very knowledgeable of rome, he took me to spots I would never find on my own! It’s not just sightseeing, even though we were in the classic touristic parts of rome he showed me the hidden paths to make the most of the experience and where to get the shots I wanted . I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!”
You’ll ride from Sorrento in a vintage Fiat 500 with an English or Italian-speaking photographer, stopping at Piazzale Murat for Capri views and polished phone photos. Fabio and Andrea are among the guides associated with the experience. Choose sunset for Prosecco on a luxury hotel terrace.
“Fabio was wonderful. Showing us the sights and taking excellent photos for our memories. The little red "Ferrari" (Fiat 500) is a real treat. Highly recommended”
Spend about two hours with professional photographer Eva Perocsenyi, learning composition, light, framing, and camera settings while photographing Florence’s key sights. Bring your own camera or phone. The private format lets Eva adapt the walk to your skill level and interests.
“Eva was amazing! My husband and I signed up for the 4-hour Private Photo Walking tour with her. I recently purchased a digital DLSR and this time, instead of randomly snapping pictures of everything, I really wanted to shoot photos in manual mode that would capture interesting composition ......something that would tell a story in each of my photo. I wouldn't be able to do this in a group tour. Eva was able to custom tailor our needs to include the understanding of exposure triangle, leading lines, artistic composition and not to mention how to photograph blue hour and golden hour. But she also shared with us the rich history…”
Join photographer Andrea for a private two-hour photo shoot in a bright red vintage Fiat 500. Starting in Sorrento, you’ll visit Marina Grande, historic lanes, and the green hills of Massa Lubrense, with photos, videos, and a professional social-media reel sent afterward.
“Andrea is simply the best! We are in love with the results from our Photoshoot. I would recommend him to anyone visiting the Amalfi Coast.”
Join photographer Giulio D’Ercole for a seven-hour Rome workshop from 10 pm to dawn. With a maximum of four people, you’ll photograph landmarks by night, learn manual camera settings, and move between locations by private transport and on foot.
“Giulio was a great guide to the city and particularly to photography of the city. This tour really allowed me to get some incredible night shots from the best angles a views and his technical knowledge and education was really valuable. Would highly recommend!”
Vahid Huseynov drives you through Rome in a restored red Fiat Jolly, starting near the Colosseum. In two hours, you visit scenic overlooks, Trastevere, and major sights, stop for photos and a drink, and receive digital images within 24 hours.
“Dear all, I booked this tour with Vahid for my daughters 24. birthday on her first day in town as a surprise, because she travelled with her boyfriend to Rome. Before, inbetween and afterwards Vahid was always so so helpful and easy, always quick answers! The flight was delayed-no prob', he just changed times. My daughter was so over the moon after the tour and said (like all reviews here) that it was amazing, the best what she could imagine for her first day, the route was so nice and that Vahid was such a superbe guide. And I got a picture from the tour from Vahid!! So I was…”
Join photographer Eva for a private Florence photo walk tailored to your skill level. Learn composition, lighting, aperture, shutter speed, and phone-camera tricks while photographing the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and other scenic city spots.
“Amazing! We learned so much from Eva in terms of essential photography tips for travel - for both a camera and IPhone. She asked us what key points we wanted to learn and then taught us very methodically. My husband wasn’t going to come because I am the photography lover but he learned so much about his I phone camera and was equally thrilled! We will be back in Florence and will be requesting Eva!”
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