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New York Icon Photography Tour: Local-Led
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156 Ratings
New York
Capture the iconic beauty of New York City on a fast-paced 2.5-hour photography tour. Explore famous landmarks like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park with a local guide. Perfect for all skill levels.
Capture the iconic beauty of New York City on a fast-paced 2.5-hour photography tour. Explore famous landmarks like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park with a local guide. Perfect for all skill levels.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 180 Madison Ave - New York City Photo Safaris workshops are led by LOCAL professional photographers with a wide array of photo industry experience who know NYC best. We’re first and foremost photographers; we’ve spent our careers pursuing beautiful photography. It goes without saying that we are passionate about it.
- 180 Madison Ave - New York City Photo Safaris workshops are led by LOCAL professional photographers with a wide array of photo industry experience who know NYC best. We’re first and foremost photographers; we’ve spent our careers pursuing beautiful photography. It goes without saying that we are passionate about it.
What's Included
- Subway fare coverage
- Local taxes included
- Guided tour with a professional local photographer
- Subway fare coverage
- Local taxes included
- Guided tour with a professional local photographer
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a lively 2.5-hour photography excursion to photograph some of New York City’s most celebrated sites, encompassing the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park. Transform dull travel snapshots into captivating pictures you’ll be eager to show to your friends back home. This photography seminar is suitable for photographers of…
Embark on a lively 2.5-hour photography excursion to photograph some of New York City’s most celebrated sites, encompassing the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park. Transform dull travel snapshots into captivating pictures you’ll be eager to show to your friends back home. This photography seminar is suitable for photographers of all proficiency levels.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
180 Madison Ave
Madison Avenue
Please meet at the corner on Madison and 34th next to the Wells Fargo Bank.
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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Matthewah1671ux
Mar 16, 2026
Awesome experience with Zim - Our guide Zim was absolutely fantastic and the tour exceeded all expectations! I learned a lot and walked away with many awesome pictures!
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Alyt258
Jan 23, 2026
Cold, but so worth it! - Amazing experience! Zim was a great guide and instructor. She gave many great tips and tricks, was very insightful. Lots of architectural shots (which was good, since I needed to improve in that area), but also talked about tips for taking portraits.
Great experience overall! 10/10, if you are able to request guides I would 100% recommend Zim for these types of tours!
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Crzyfrnchy
Dec 30, 2025
An Unforgettable NYC Photo Experience - I had a fantastic time on the NYC Photo Safari tour. Zin was an incredible guide and photographer who really pushed me to see the city through different eyes. She shared great foundational techniques in a way that felt natural and intuitive, never like being stuck in a classroom. She also knew my camera inside and out, which meant I learned a lot of new ways to use it and got much more confident shooting in the moment.
Even though I’ve lived in New York for 25 years, the tour made me feel like a tourist in my own city, and I came away with some truly beautiful photos as souvenirs. I’m definitely planning to sign up for more tours and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting NYC or longtime locals who want to experience the city in a new way while improving their photography.
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Jimod5571je
Nov 7, 2025
A unique photographic experience - Great experience. Zim, the Photographer was very experienced. Learned to think out of the box on composition and technic. I will be attending more sessions.
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Mmmmmb
Aug 23, 2025
good time and valuable experience! - I had a great time on the photo tour. David was very knowledgable of photography and the area. We saw some very interesting details as well as the icons. I'd go again on my next visit to NYC.
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Annacarolinal731
Aug 11, 2025
Zim is the best! - I did a private photo safari with Zim and it was the best experience! I learned a LOT for a 3 hour workshop, would definitely recommend it!
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A3022zdgeorged
Jul 21, 2025
Iconic New York Photo tour was Awesome! - Zim, from New York City Photo Safari, was amazing - I took so many pictures of iconic New York sites. The instructor was brilliant and I learned many new ways of taking photos. We saw many sites in Manhattan that day, including Rockefeller center, Grand Central terminal, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Empire State Building and even took a ride on the subway. Meeting Zim and the sessions I had were the best part of my trip to New York. Highly Recommended!
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Global05234149786
Jul 16, 2025
New York Icon, part 2 - I loved this tour. Architecture my favorite subject for taking pictures. Zim got me to see detail in buildings that I would otherwise never have noticed. She showed us how to incorporate reflections into our pictures in ways that would never have occurred to me. I emerged with some pretty darn good photos, if I do say so myself. But I couldn't have done it without Zim's inspired guidance. She's changed the way I see the world through my camera.
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329henningl
May 5, 2025
Seeing New York from a different perspective - We had a fantastic time and a fantastic tour with Zim! She took her time, helped us with the settings, and showed us inspiring ways to see the photo subjects differently than usual. We also had a great conversation during our walk. All in all, a really good experience and highly recommended!
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Tchanaviab
Mar 2, 2025
Great Photo Walk - I had a lot of fun with this tour. Zim was great! She was a wealth of knowledge and gave me some great tips that I can implement next time I come to NYC and when I travel. There was four of us in the group and she was attentive to everyone. She knew how to work everyone’s camera (which can be rare, but makes it easier for everyone). She made sure we had time to get the shots, but also kept us moving. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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