Instagrammable Tours In New York - Updated 2024

Sumit
Sumit 
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New York is well renowned for popular tourist destinations such as the Times Square, Manhattan Chinatown, Rockefeller Center, Broadway Theater Productions and many more. New York is one of the most picture-perfect cities of not only the U.S. but the entire world. Decked with brownstones, greenery and old buildings, Minetta Street is always ready for vibrant pictures to highlight your Instagram feed. Pose to click the best of your shots in front of Flatiron Building, which will brighten the background on your Instagram clicks. Foodies of Instagram will love a visit to Pietro NoLita, where you can satisfy your taste buds with Italian cuisines or cocktails. Shopaholics will love to create an Instagram story on their visit to Barneys New York, where they can post pictures of designer items from Chanel and Prada. Check out some of the most popular Instagrammable tours in the lively city of New York.

1. NYC After-Dark Photography Tour (from USD 150.0)

If you’d rather go for an After-Dark Photography Tour, you can opt for NYC’s local 2.5-hour tour. As the tour takes place generally in Times Square, get ready to click the best shots on your camera before the crowd takes over the place. The photographer guide helps you throughout the journey to master various conditions through your lens. This trip is mainly favorable to those who have a better knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO relationships, and it is mandatory for all to carry a tripod stand. You will also get to learn to click perfect shots for your Instagram feed by using a combination of both flash and long exposure.

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NYC After-Dark Photography Tour

Duration: 2 hours

14 reviews

2. Iconic New York Photography Tour (from USD 125.0)

A fast track 2.5-hours Photography Tour is a great way to enjoy live camera moments while visiting the most iconic destinations. You’ll get to visit the visually interesting locations and capture treasured memories for your Instagram feed. The photographer guide is very helpful and will give you immense knowledge as to how you can frame images with your camera lens. The tour offers a great opportunity to give your best shot at Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Empire State Building and Central Park. This photo safari will also allow you to enhance your photography skills while you capture trains in motion in the NYC subways.

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New York Icon Photography Tour led by a Local Photographer

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

130 reviews

3. Private New York Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer (from USD 172.0)

Ready for a private tour with a personal photographer? Walking for 2.5 hours to view the glamorous streets of New York City is a worthy story that will inspire your Instagram feed. You can take a walk through the bright lights of Times Square and the Theater District, or take stunning pictures in the spacious Central Park. Midtown Manhattan will enhance your Instagram story with pictures of the Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grand Central Station and Radio City Music Hall. Head to Lower Manhattan, where you can explore the winding streets of Washington Square Park and the Greenwich Village. Roam around the beautiful city to capture cherished memories of the panoramic Manhattan skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, restaurants and shopping streets.

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Private New York Tour with Native and Professional Photoshoot

Duration: 2 hours

555 reviews

4. Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour (from USD 125.0)

Step out for a lifetime experience in the 3-hour Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour. Immerse yourself into the city’s architectural landmarks like Times Square, the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library. The professional guide will teach you to bring these buildings to life through your lens, or help you with the minute techniques so that you can create a beautiful Instagram worthy photo shoot. This trip is specially arranged in the afternoon so that you can capture the sky’s changing colors from dusk until nightfall.

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Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour

Duration: 3 hours

21 reviews

New York Tour Guide

Annie Leguennec

Annie Leguennec

My name is Annie. I am a local Tour guide based in Philadelphia enjoying fully what the city has to offer with its deep history, street arts, murals, architecture, traditional food, black history, Farmer Markets, green space, a melting pot of neighborhoods and its great locals. I am looking for to welcome you and show you this incredible city where you will gain a better understanding of the city's rich heritage and its continuing legacy as the birthplace of the United States of America. Book my tour. Explore and learn about this unique city where you will walk on the footsteps of our America's founding Fathers. My tours are conducted in English, French and Italian.

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5. Central Park Photography Tour (from USD 100.0)

Take a walk down the scenic walkways of Central Park and acquire some historical and architectural knowledge of this photogenic destination. Captured in many movies and music, this iconic spot is ideal for all skill levels. This private tour of 2.5-hours will take you on a leisure walk in Central Park East from the months of May to September, or to the Bethesda Fountain from October to April. Your professional guide will help you to learn the art of scouting and take full advantage of the seasonal changes in foliage.

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Central Park Photography Tour with Local Photographer

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

65 reviews

6. World Trade Center Photo Tour (from USD 125.0)

Enjoy a 2.5-hour World Trade Center photography tour for a chance to learn about the photography tricks from your professional guide and click an Instagram worthy shot. Explore by foot the iconic spots of Manhattan’s most photogenic spots. You can pose to give your best shot at the Freedom Tower, or pay a moment at the 9/11 Memorial, or admire the glass and steel structure of the Oculus. Keep your cameras ready to capture the amazing architectures at proper angles and exposure.

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World Trade Center Photo Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

9 reviews

7. Brooklyn Photo Tours (from USD 125.0)

Travel in time with award-winning photographer Leslie Arlette Boyce to visit the amazing neighborhoods of Brooklyn. He will help you discover various quirks, corners, and beauty of this beautiful place. The walking tour starts at High Street Station in Brooklyn Heights and will take you along the borough of Brooklyn within a span of 2-hours. Tourists will also be taken along the famous streets of Dumbo and to the Brooklyn Bridge. The tours are available throughout the year and the rates vary from private to semi-private to group trips. It is also suggested to carry DSLR cameras for this walking tour.

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Brooklyn Photo Tours

Duration: 2 hours

8. Street Photography in Queens with the founder of NYC Street Photo Collective (from USD 331.0)

Enjoy Street Photography in Queens with the founder of NYC Street Photo Collective, Jorge Garcia. The tour lasts for five to six hours across the streets of Flushing, which is one of the best of NYC’s three Chinatowns. The tour starts at Main Street or Roosevelt Avenue and consists of a small group of people. You can take snapshots of hawkers, food stalls, storefronts, commuters, workers, and residents for your Instagram page. After a hectic trip, Jorge Garcia will take you for lunch, where you can taste some of the best street food of New York.

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Street Photography in Queens with the founder of NYC Street Photo Collective

Duration: 5 to 6 hours

9. New York City SoHo Photography Tour (from USD 84.0)

If you’re looking for a different walking experience, this friendly walking tour is a perfect choice. Not only will you explore cobblestone streets but you’ll get to visit famous neighborhoods. You’ll get to admire cast-iron buildings and ornaments while you click perfect shots of Houston Street, James Hotel and Baltazar Restaurant for your Instagram feed. The tour starts from the Angelika Theater at the northeast corner of Mercer Street and the walk last for less than two miles (less than three kilometers) through the historic sites of SoHo. The 2.5-hour journey ends at James Hotel, where you can relax with a hot cup of coffee.

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New York City SoHo Photography Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

10. New York Rooftop Lounge Experience

If you opt for a rooftop lounge experience, while admiring the iconic skyline of the New York City, this is the best way to explore it. Leave all your tensions behind while you create a video of the famous rooftop bars and lounges like Hudson Terrace, Sky Room, 230 Fifth and PH-D Rooftop Lounge for your Instagram travel diaries. The tour lasts for four hours and you can enjoy three complimentary drinks, chauffeured services, and an experience of the city’s nightlife. The tour starts from Market Café in midtown Manhattan and ends at a rooftop lounge near Times Square.

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New York City Rooftop Lounge Tour with Skyline Views, Drinks

Duration: 4 hours

140 reviews

New York — A gem of the United States

New York City offers a perfect opportunity to fill your Instagram feed with pictures and stories of neon lights, Brooklyn brownstones, and downtown cobblestone streets. Take a shot at the Grand Central Terminal, which depicts the elegant architecture featured in movies like The Avengers. Create a beautiful story on the Manhattan Bridge or Brooklyn Bridge that will enhance your news feed.

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Sumit lived in the UK for 10 years and experienced the hustle and bustle of the urban life. However, the serene Scottish country side is where his heart lies. He is still unable to understand Welsh...Read more

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