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Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour: Iconic Landmarks
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25 Ratings
New York
Capture the beauty of Manhattan’s iconic landmarks on this fast-paced 3-hour photography tour. Learn expert techniques and discover the best vantage points to photograph Times Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, and more.
Capture the beauty of Manhattan’s iconic landmarks on this fast-paced 3-hour photography tour. Learn expert techniques and discover the best vantage points to photograph Times Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, and more.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Grand Central Terminal - Capture the most magnificent space in all of New York City.
- Chrysler Building - Find the perfect angles to photograph the Chrysler Building.
- Times Square - Master the art of capturing the vibrant lights and lively atmosphere of Times Square.
- New York Public Library - Explore one of the world’s largest…
- Grand Central Terminal - Capture the most magnificent space in all of New York City.
- Chrysler Building - Find the perfect angles to photograph the Chrysler Building.
- Times Square - Master the art of capturing the vibrant lights and lively atmosphere of Times Square.
- New York Public Library - Explore one of the world’s largest libraries and photograph its stunning exterior.
- Bryant Park - An excellent spot for capturing stunning images of the Empire State Building.
- New York City Photo Safari - Experience a photography tour showcasing Manhattan’s most iconic buildings.
- The Pershing Square Signature Center - Visit the Pershing Square Signature Center, a complex of three theaters near Broadway.
- Empire State Building - Admire one of Manhattan’s most iconic landmarks.
- Madame Tussauds New York - Located in the heart of Times Square.
What's Included
- Access to Times Square
- Guided by a professional photographer
- Admission to Bryant Park
- Entry to Grand Central Terminal
- Access to Times Square
- Guided by a professional photographer
- Admission to Bryant Park
- Entry to Grand Central Terminal
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Digital camera
- Gratuities
- Digital camera
Additional Information
Participate in this exhilarating 3-hour photography journey around Manhattan’s architectural marvels. Discover the art of capturing timeless photos of renowned sites such as Times Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, the Chrysler Building, the New York Public Library, and numerous others. Your skilled photographer guide will direct you to ideal…
Participate in this exhilarating 3-hour photography journey around Manhattan’s architectural marvels. Discover the art of capturing timeless photos of renowned sites such as Times Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, the Chrysler Building, the New York Public Library, and numerous others. Your skilled photographer guide will direct you to ideal perspectives to shoot these notable structures as you sharpen your photography abilities.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All locations, including Grand Central, Bryant Park, and Times Square, are wheelchair accessible
Location
Pershing Square
East 42nd Street
Please meet in front of the Pershing Square Cafe across from Grand Central Terminal. Please contact us for exact map and location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(25 Ratings)
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Golakers24
Feb 18, 2026
A Must-Do in NYC, Even on Your Fourth Visit - This was my fourth NYC Photo Safari, and it was another fantastic experience.
This time my instructor was David, who was wonderful! He was friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. He struck a great balance between offering helpful guidance and giving everyone the freedom to explore their own style. He always made sure everyone got the shots they wanted before moving on and took time to answer questions and share useful tips along the way.
One thing I always appreciate about NYC Photo Safari is how engaging and supportive the instructors make the entire experience. Each time, I walk away seeing the city differently and feeling more confident in my photography. This safari was no exception.
After four safaris, I can honestly say the experience is consistently excellent. I recommend NYC Photo Safari to anyone visiting New York and always tell friends and family about it. It’s always worth it, and I’ll definitely be back again.
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R8960swfranciso
Feb 7, 2026
Photo tour with Zim - While it was freezing out, it was a great experience. Zimmer has a master knowledge of camera, features the element and composition of photography as well as some of the best places to take and create images.
While she was a bit harsh on her critiques, they were accurate and well needed, but definitely recommend this tour.
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392graemef
Apr 5, 2025
excellent tour, that will enhance your trip to NY - Great afternoon photo tour with Zim, who taught us a lot both about what to look for and how to think differently about the architecture and photographing it. Delved into camera settings as well when needed.
For me it was a great tour and I got exactly what I needed from it, saw some sights I wouldn't have seen, got some fantastic photo's and had a really great chat with a skilled professional photographer.
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Elimarr2016
Nov 29, 2024
Great experience - I took two tours and it was great. Zim was fantastic. She also gave us a lot of tips on how to improve our pictures and how to use better our cameras.
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Natalias1537
Dec 24, 2023
Very patient and knowledgeable guide - We loved Zim's tour. She gave us great tips to improve our pictures. She asked us what we wanted to learn or improve and adapted the tour to do just that She is also very fun and speaks a little Spanish, which helped a lot for us.
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Lkbside
Sep 23, 2023
Wonderful experience with Zim. - We had a small group so everyone got individual attention. Learned a lot and got some great shots along with a cool Grand Central Terminal timelapse video - all shot on my iPhone. Will definitely take another photo safari next time I’m in NY.
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Staceyhd5803wy
Aug 26, 2023
A trip to Grand Central Terminal - I took the class with Zim and explored the area in and around Grand Central Station. She was an excellent teacher and a great photographer. She was clear and knowledgeable and moved easily between the cell phone and camera shots. I highly recommend Zim and look forward to taking another class soon.
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John_v
Jun 9, 2023
Making less boring images! - I learned a great deal about my cameras abilities that I was not using! And the use of angles as well as boring space elimination!
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Haiyin
Apr 25, 2022
An aesthetic angle to look at the city - We booked the tour for my younger son Max who's an amateur photographer. My older son and I joined without cameras. All three of us have enjoyed this tour and have learned a lot.
Robert is a great photographer and teacher. Max has learned quite a few new techniques and methods for photographing. My older son and I were also able to appreciate the architecture in NYC through photographer's lens. Robert was very patiently guiding each student on their own level, while also caring for us non-photographers in the group.
We will definitely come back to NYC for another tour with Robert, probably Central Park.
Highly recommend!
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John
Dec 20, 2021
Highly recommended photo tour/instruction with Zim - Did a custom photo tour with Zim that was roughly this itinerary on a day when it wasn't available. Zim was great. She is a very experienced photographer and accomplished instructor. In particular, she listened to what photography challenges we were facing, asked some great questions, and got right into helping us improve.
I was looking for help with composition and finding compelling images to create while walking around. Zim typically would have me take a shot the way I was inclined to do it and then would show various alternatives, sometimes with just a suggestion and sometimes by actually photographing. In any case, she did quick critiques of all images and was really spot on with what I was looking for an how to improve.
I take a lot of online classes and I like them, but working with an accomplished instructure directly is a great accompaniment to what you can learn in a class or on your own. I'm looking forward to doing another session with Zim elsewhere in the city.
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