The 9 Best Photography Tours In Paris, France - Updated 2024

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Paris, France’s busy capital, is one of the most popular destinations for people interested in art, architecture, culture, gastronomy, and fashion. The City of Light is famous for its landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the 12th-century gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, many spots of culinary excellence, wide boulevards, designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and the River Seine. The list is certainly endless. And if you are a shutterbug, then there is no better place to be. Full of activities, nightlife, people from around the world, natural and man-made wonders, and more, Paris is where you can see impressive compositions to record and share with your loved ones. If you opt for a photography tour, you will get experts to help you fix your compositions, aperture, ISO, and shutter speed and tip you about spots good for clicking. Check out the best photography tours in Paris, France.

1. Private Paris photography tour with a professional photographer (from USD 176.0)

Starting at Place du Palais Royal and ending near Place de la Concorde, this three-hour walking tour lets you explore and take beautiful pictures of Paris under the guidance of a professional photographer. You will be taken to landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and you will also be strolling along the River Seine. You can also opt for a night tour to take photos of Paris lit up. The tour allows a maximum of four people per booking and you also get a free cup of Parisian coffee.

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Paris Private Photography Tour with Professional Photographer

Duration: 3 hours

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2. Private photography walking tour of Paris (from USD 220.0)

This walking tour will be three hours long and you can opt for Montmartre, famous as it was inhabited by Picasso and Dalí, or the Latin Quarter, situated on the left bank of the Seine. You will get expert advice on composition and lighting from a professional photographer, whether you are a beginner or an amateur shutterbug. Click the Notre-Dame Cathedral and find good compositions at the bistro-lined streets of the Latin Quarter, or take pictures of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the cobbled areas of Montmartre.

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Paris Private Photography Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours

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3. Paris photo shoot for families and couples (from USD 335.0)

This tour is good for couples or families, as well as individuals. It will be a one and a half hour portrait session in Paris, accompanied by a professional photographer. Starting and ending at the Eiffel Tower, you will be exploring many parts of the city and your photos will be taken against the backdrop of Paris’s most photogenic monuments, romantic parks, and wonderful streets. They will create a digital photo gallery and you will receive 30 retouched images. The tour is also wheelchair accessible.

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Paris Photo Shoot for Families and Couples

Duration: 1 hour

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4. Paris private photoshoot experience (from USD 358.0)

This will be a one-hour photo session, at a location of your choice, with a pro photographer. You can choose a place from several popular spots such as Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Bir-Hakeim Bridge, Le Louvre - Palais Royal or Jardin des Tuileries. In case the weather is bad, there will be other areas to select from including indoor Parisian galleries, passages, and more. After the shoot, you will get 50 high-resolution digital photos in a week.

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Paris Private Photoshoot Experience

Duration: 1 hour

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5. Paris two-hour Eiffel Tower walking tour with a professional photo shoot (from USD 298.0)

This two-hour photo shoot lets you pose like a model and being photographed by a professional against the Eiffel Tower, Paris’s most famous landmark. The photographer will place you in different positions around the tower. After the shoot, you will receive 25 photos on the same day for sharing with your family and friends as soon as possible. Within 24 hours, you will get access to a link for downloading around 300 pictures that are touched and in high resolution.

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Paris 2-Hour Eiffel Tower Guided Walking Tour and Photo Shoot

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

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6. Le Marais street art: two-hour Polaroid photo tour (from USD 55.0)

Take a tour of Le Marais, one of the trendiest areas in Paris, equipped with a Polaroid camera and guided by a professional photographer in this two-hour photo tour. Explore all the best street art works by famous artists, such as YOSH, SPACE INVADER, SOBR, CLET, GZUP, COST, and others, while getting good pictures to show your loved ones. You get 10 Polaroid snapshots with your camera and your guide will take you to the best locations for photography.

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Le Marais Street Art: 2-Hour Polaroid Photo Tour

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7. Paris Polaroid photo walking tour (from USD 67.0)

This two and a half hour long walking tour of Paris begins at the steps of Opéra Bastille, from where you will be exploring the city while taking pictures with a Polaroid camera guided by a pro photographer. From the Bastille market and the famous Parisian cafés to the memorable sights on the banks of the Seine and Notre-Dame Cathedral, there is a lot to see while on this walk. At the end of the tour, your guide will review your pictures and give you tips about exploring more areas of Paris and good places to eat. The camera will have a pack of instant film, with which you can take eight photos. If you want to take more, an additional film will be available for 19 EUR (22 USD).

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Paris Polaroid Photo Walking Tour

8. Saint-Germain Polaroid photo tour (from USD 55.0)

This is a two-hour tour of the historic streets and hidden courtyards of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, famous for its posh shops, eateries, 17th-century buildings, and the Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the oldest church in Paris. You also learn about the artists and intellectuals who were part of Paris’s transformation. And you get a Polaroid camera on loan with 10 snapshots and a tour guide who will give advice on how to get the most out of your camera and take you to the best locations.

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Paris: 2-Hour Saint-Germain Polaroid Photo Tour

9. Photo lesson tour for enthusiast photographers in Paris (from USD 224.0)

Starting and finishing at Place Colette, this two-hour photo walk will give you information about all the monuments and sites in central Paris and you get to shoot alongside a professional photographer who will give lessons on good photography. So you get to learn the history of Paris while taking pictures that you can share with your loved ones. The guide will also take you through some of the most photogenic areas of the city.

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Photo Lesson Tour for Enthusiast Photographers in Paris

Duration: 2 hours

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Picture-perfect vacation in Paris

Whether you are a budding photographer, an amateur, or someone who wants to try clicking for the first time, these tours provide a good chance to learn more about handling a camera and finding good compositions. And you will also be recording a lot of memories from your tour of Paris. So, which one have you selected for yourself?

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