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London Photography Tour - Private Tour

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Overview

Explore great iconic London landmarks, sculptures, monuments, ancient traditions, historic and modern architecture complete with quirky side streets.

The aim of this tour is to empower your photography with expert tuition and tips from a professional Fine Art photographer who has extensive teaching experience. With expert advice and guidance, capture the historic essence of London and create outstanding compositions. Your personal photographer is on hand at all times to help you set your camera for the perfect shot.

- Lean how to get the perfect shot
- Capture the true feel of London
- Private tour for a more personalised experience
- Create memories to last a lifetime

Learn how to;

- Capture the best compositions
- Use light to its best advantage
- Use depth of field
- Use a variety of different shutter speeds
- Improve your camera handling.

This photography walking tour is suitable for all skill levels. Suitable for all types of digital cameras and smart phones.

What's Included

  • Professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience
  • Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
  • Private Tour Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group
  • Refreshments
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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London WC2N 5DP
UK

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End point

Victoria Embankment
London, UK

Nearest rail and tube stations, Charing Cross

What To Expect

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Trafalgar Square

Capture the historic essence of London. Photograph British heritage and tradition in Trafalgar Square which is home to the world famous Landseer Lions, National Gallery, mermaid sculptures, elegant fountains and many fine statues and monuments. Capture street entertainers and pavement artists who create colourful chalk drawings for you to photograph and admire. In this location learn about aperture, depth of field and light. Capture the far reaching views from Trafalgar Square to Whitehall in this atmospheric and historic location. With expert guidance from your photographer infuse dramatic historical resonance into your photographs making them your best ever shots. Your personal Fine Art photographer shares her best tips and advice on framing and composition to ensure perfect photos.Learn how to; * improve composition, * use framing for creativity * capture the true feel of Trafalgar Square, * use light effectively, * lens choices
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Gallery

The aim of this tour is to empower your photography with expert tuition and tips from a professional Fine Art photographer who has extensive teaching experience. With expert guidance and advice, capture the historic essence of London and create modern compositions. Explore the visual dynamics of architecture to add impact, texture and contrasts. Your personal photographer is on hand at all times to help you set your camera for the perfect shot.Learn about * angles of view, * depth of field, *focusing techniques
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leicester Square

Taking time to photograph a variety of different compositions from a new perspective you make your way to Leicester Square which is home of Movie Premiers and famous for red carpet walk about by Tom Cruise. Walking at a leisurely pace you make your way to Leicester Square and photograph the gardens, the fountains and a great statue of William Shakespeare whose presence dominates the gardens. Learn about the importance of light in photography and experiment with varying angles of view. Capture a portrait of the statue of Charlie Chaplin and learn about aperture values and depth of field. Your expert photographer identifies how to develop and progress your photography skills.Learn about; *composition and framing, * light and how it affects your photographs, *aperture and depth of field, *general camera handling
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piccadilly Circus

From Leicester Square you walk through quirky side streets and small shops with olde worlde charm. Photograph red telephone boxes, red London buses and the Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus.  See the banners which fly high over Regent's Street.  Throughout this route there is something to admire and photograph. Your personal photographer, who knows a multitude of cameras gives expert advice on * camera handling, * composition, * light, * white balance and * how to see locations with a totally fresh new perspective. This is an outstanding photography learning experience geared towards you and the camera you own. We take a short working break to review progress and how to develop skills for the rest of the tour.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Make your way to Admiralty Arch, Horseguards Parade and Whitehall.  Capture horseguards and sentries and marvel at their splendour and colourful uniforms. Learn how to take imposing portraits of the guards on duty. Capture the splendour of the mounted sentries.  You pass the Cabinet War Rooms and statues which pay homage to the Women of the Second World War.  From here you explore one of the finest London Tube Signs of Westminster. At all times your personal photographer shares expert advice and tips so that you take memories and photos home to last a lifetime. Learn about * aperture values for portraits * shutter speed to freeze action * focusing techniques * fill in flash
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Big Ben

You arrive at Westminster and photograph the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Capture the famous red telephone box in this historic and iconic setting.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Houses of Parliament

Your professional Fine Art Photographer guides you to the most impressive statues in Parliament Square and shows you how to capture the historic landscape perfectly. Photograph the iconic statues of Winston Churchill, Gandhi and Nelson Mandela against the backdrop of the Houses of Parliament.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

Photograph from the outside the beautiful architecture of Westminster Abbey. Many Royal weddings have taken place there, including that of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate.) Marvel at the photographic grandeur of scale and iconic significance in London's history.Learn about * composition and framing, * scale, * lens choice and zoom selection, * creative aperture values
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

London Eye

Capture the London Eye from across the river and create wonderful compositions. The London Eye has an overall height of 443 feet (135 metres.) and you explore its scale and relationship of this imposing structure. Your personal photographer discusses framing, lighting and lens choice for this outstanding iconic landmark. Explore river views and capture the vibrant river life. Learn about * light, * depth of field, * general camera handling, * shutter speed, * focusing techniques and *composition. Your expert photographer is on hand at all times to help you explore all locations in a new and creative way.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

London Photo Tours and Workshops (pass by)

Since 2005 London Photo Tours and Workshops has provided expert and experienced tuition to thousands of travellers from around the world.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Tours are conducted in English
  • Bring your own camera and fully charged battery
  • Additional memory cards to handle the extra photos you take during a tour

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London Photography Tour – Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London Photography Tour – Private Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience.
  • Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras.
  • Private Tour Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group.
  • Expert photography instruction.
  • Review of photographs and how to develop photography skills.
  • Photography Walking Tour to capture the true feel of London.
The following is NOT included:
  • Refreshments.
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the London Photography Tour - Private Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Photography Tour – Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience
  • Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
  • Private Tour Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group
  • Expert photography instruction
  • Review of photographs and how to develop photography skills
  • Photography Walking Tour to capture the true feel of London
  • Refreshments
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours are conducted in English
  • Bring your own camera and fully charged battery
  • Additional memory cards to handle the extra photos you take during a tour
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Suitable for all types of digital cameras including smart phones. Suitable for all skill levels.

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