New York Icon Photography Tour led by a Local Photographer
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join a fast-paced 2.5-hour photography tour to capture some of the most iconic locations in NYC, including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and Central Park. Turn humdrum vacation photos into something you'll want to share with all your friends at home. This photography workshop is appropriate for all levels of experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
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.
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New York Icon Photo Tour
What‘s Included
Subway Fare
Local Taxes
Professional LOCAL photographer guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
158 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome photo walk
Jermaine L,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was awesome. Great tips about composition and general photography tips. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area.
Fantastic Way to Spend an Afternoon
kimmJ9969QA,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful time with David shooting all overtime the city! It was a brilliant time and I loved the composition tips he gave me. I’ll be taking a night photography course with him soon and I can’t wait!
Awesome experience with Zim
matthewaH1671UX,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Zim was absolutely fantastic and the tour exceeded all expectations! I learned a lot and walked away with many awesome pictures!
Cold, but so worth it!
alyt258,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 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!
An Unforgettable NYC Photo Experience
crzyfrnchy,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
A unique photographic experience
jimoD5571JE,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Zim, the Photographer was very experienced. Learned to think out of the box on composition and technic. I will be attending more sessions.
good time and valuable experience!
Mmmmmb,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
Zim is the best!
annacarolinal731,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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!
Iconic New York Photo tour was Awesome!
A3022ZDgeorged,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zim, 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!
New York Icon, part 2
Global05234149786,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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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