Private Rome Photo Tour: Discover Beauty & History with Professional Guide

Capture the beauty and history of Rome on a private 4-hour photo tour. Explore famous squares, ancient ruins, and charming backstreets while learning photography techniques from a professional guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rome Photo Fun Tours - Participants to this tour will walk with me through the most iconic squares and streets of Rome, going to to take amazing photos of wonderful monuments, churches and historical sites. In the process they will receive an in depth photography workshop aiming to improve and fine tune their photography skills through a very friendly and compelling hands on course.
What's Included
  • Guest arrangements for non-photographing companions
  • Guided by a professional photographer
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Customers with no cameras can rent one or both my DSLR kits: Nikon D850 + 24-70mm, Nikon D600 + 24-105mm, both with additional 14-24mm & tripods. Cost is 50 euros per kit, payable in cash on the tour.
Additional Information

Rome Photo Fun Tours’ motto is Quality over quantity! That’s why this 4-hour Photo Tour has been designed for two people max (unless you book as a group). With this hands-on workshop, meticulously planned by Roman photographer Giulio D’Ercole, you will go through the best scenic itinerary of Rome, guided by a professional whose aim is to provide you with a unique, fun, learning experience. Along the tour, you’ll take memorable shots of famous squares, ancient ruins, gorgeous monuments, and charming backstreets to be shared with your loved ones and on your social media. Giulio will share all the technicalities needed to improve your skills, including the art of photo Storytelling. Check our photos and reviews and you will look no further. If this tour is not available on the date you want to book it, it is because I will be on one of my 7-day photography workshops in Tuscany, Umbria, Apulia, or Rome and surrounding areas, offered with Italy Photo Fun Tours.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is casual
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are usually allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You MAY risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English, French, Italian, basic Spanish)
  • A maximum of 2 people per booking.
  • Special price and arrangements can be taken for groups with more than 2 people
  • Upon specific, timely and precise request the service can design an alternative itinerary to make the photography tour wheelchair accessible
  • For those willing to visit specific museums or archeological sites during the tour (e.g. Romam Forums and Colosseum or the Borghese Museum), availability for cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
  • Arrangements can be considered for non photographing spouses, partners & children coming as guests.
Location
St. Angelo Bridge
Ponte Sant'Angelo
Entrance of Castel Sant'Angelo, just opposite the Bridge of Angels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Suebloo
Jul 31, 2024
Truly wonderful - Giulio knows exactly where to take you for the best photo opportunities in the city and the best time of day to be in specific places. He is so knowledgeable about the city and helped me to take some really amazing photos even though I was only using my iPhone 15 pro. He is an expert photographer who can assist you to take your photography skills to new heights. He is patient, friendly, lets you go at your own pace, and takes you from one amazing sight to another, what an outstanding experience.
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Tim_m
Jan 10, 2024
Worth every minute for an American in Rome - Giulio was a wonderful guide, for both photography and Italian culture. As an American I appreciated his cultural insight. His knowledge of the area and its details was impressive. A kind and patient person to spend a few hours with. He adjusts to the skill level of the participant(s) and I recommend his tour for a novice or an expert and all in between. His communication after booking and before the event was perfect.
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Retire2venture
Nov 13, 2023
A wonderful tour! Highly recommended - Our photography tour with Giulio was wonderful! The 4 hours flew past despite rather wet weather. Giulio took us to a variety of places in Central Rome, some iconic Roman sights, some lesser known spots. Giulio provided invaluable advice on shooting settings, angles and general advice on photography techniques. Whilst I usually rely on shooting in "p", Giulio helped me to use the manual settings, with very pleasing results. My husband accompanied us as a non photographer and was entertained throughout by Giulio's historic and social commentary en route. We hope to do another tour, either in Rome or further afield, with Giulio next year. Highly recommended.
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Richcs9936pf
Oct 13, 2023
The BEST thing I did in Rome! - I spent 10 wonderful days in Rome seeing the ruins and museums and taking in the scene. I did a lot of fun things, but hands down, the BEST experience was the photo tour I took with Giulio. He met me promptly at the designated time and instantly put me at ease. He’s a smart, funny, affable guy who really knows his way around photography. From the beginning, he helped identify great shots and worked on composition with me. I used my iPhone 14 Pro Max and am thrilled with the results. I can tell a noticeable difference between the photos I took pre-tour from those during and after. But you’re not just getting expert photography help. Giulio was the best tour guide among the several I hired during my trip. His deep knowledge of all eras of Roman history will impress and enlighten you. And his easy conversational style, excellent English and sense of humor were the icing on the cake. I don’t usually gush in reviews, but I’m gushing now. Do yourself a favor and book one (or more!) of Giulio’s tours - it’s worth every euro and then some. You will not regret it!
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Tracie_j
May 24, 2023
Highly recommend this photo tour!! - Giulio is the best! We had such a wonderful time on his photo tour. He made things fun and memorable, plus I learned some great photography tips! He speaks perfect English so there was no language problem at all. I highly recommend him and will definitely book another tour if/when I return to Italy. Grazie mille, Giulio!
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Diogo_b
Apr 30, 2023
Great Tour! You should definitely do it! - Giulio is very knowledgeable of rome, he took me to spots I would never find on my own! It’s not just sightseeing, even though we were in the classic touristic parts of rome he showed me the hidden paths to make the most of the experience and where to get the shots I wanted . I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Tp13827
Sep 28, 2022
Best Day in Rome ! - This photo and history tour was exactly what we needed to jump start our Rome experience. We met Giulio early in the morning and he quickly assesed my ability allowing him to focus on my needs which was better composition. We started off at St. Peter’s and even before we even entered the basilica I was using Street Photography techniques and looking for details I would have never of thought photographing thanks to Giulio. The 4 hours flew by and I now have dozens of photos that aren’t the typical shots everyone comes home with that will be memorable for a lifetime. HIGHLY RECOMMEND !
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Akaolivia77
Jul 4, 2022
Beautiful!! - Absolutely amazing experience! Thank you so much for your great work!! My daughter and I loved our experience from the very start, and you went above and beyond our expectations. You have a remarkable ability to interpret what you see into a photograph that has great depth and meaning. Your care and expertise made every photo look beautiful!
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Go631063
Jul 2, 2022
Beyonf Expectations! - This was BEYOND what was expected! His knowledge of Rome is only surpassed by his knowledge of photography! It does not matter your skill level, if you are looking to take pictures of the best attractions in Rome or sharpen your skills as a professional, this is the tour for you!
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Felix_a
Jun 23, 2022
The best photography experience in Rome - I was lucky to have found this tour. This is the second time that I visited Rome and I wanted to take the best pictures. The tour guide took us straight into the best and most famous places all around the city. He instructed me in which camera settings worked best for the kind of pictures we were taking. Not only pictures but he also provided us with a detailed historical explanation of the places we visited making the tour even more enjoyable. Giulio, our tour guide is a professional photographer who likes to help people enjoy the most out of their vacation by helping them take the best pictures. If you want to bring home your best shots while learning and having fun, this is definitely the tour to take. Highly recommended!
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