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NYC After-Dark Photography Tour
5.0(15)New York City4 hours
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(13)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$150 / person
Location
New York City
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 15 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 4
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
New York City Photo Safari
Description
This 2.5-hour intermediate photo tour takes place mostly at Times Square. Your expert guide will help you understand issues related to taking pictures in low light conditions (i.e. night photography), flash and long exposure.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM
Adult (ages 14+)
$150
In demand: 120 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Times Square Night Photo Tour
Itinerary
Times Square
120 min
Learn long exposure photography with all the glitz that is Times Square
Bryant Park
20 min
Learn how to use your flash while in Bryant Park.
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Pass by
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Hard Rock Cafe New York
Pass by
15 min
Photograph one of the most noted sites in Times Square.
The View at ABC Studios
15 min
Learn how to photograph the ABC news ticker in Times Square.
Madame Tussauds New York
Pass by
Makes for a great addition to any Times Square photo.
Times Square / Theater District
30 min
Cross roads to the world.
Pass by
In the middle of Times Square.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square
Pass by
Makes for great photos.
Empire State Building
Admission not included15 min
Beautiful to photograph especially at night.
Chrysler Building
Pass by
One of the most iconic buildings in the city.
What's included
Included
Professional photographer guide
Local taxes
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
15 reviews
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How it compares in New York City
Rated higher than 84% of 880 reviewed tours in New York City
Starting price $150 is 58% above the typical $95 for tours of similar length in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,430 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minors must be accompanied by adult.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does NYC After-Dark Photography Tour take?
NYC After-Dark Photography Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does NYC After-Dark Photography Tour cost?
Prices start at $150 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does NYC After-Dark Photography Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM.
Does NYC After-Dark Photography Tour sell out?
It can: 120 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel NYC After-Dark Photography Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is NYC After-Dark Photography Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is NYC After-Dark Photography Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by New York City Photo Safari.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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alexandermQ9934MD
November 6, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Times Square at Night Photo Safari
Zim, our instructor, is an exceptional photographer with a remarkable talent for capturing stunning images. Her genuine desire to help others shows through in her teaching style. She is incredibly supportive, hands-on, and always ensures that we get the best possible shots. After class, she leaves us with a wealth of new tips and techniques to enhance our photography skills. This is my second time taking a New York Photo Safari Class, and I firmly believe it stands out as one of the best photography classes available, especially if you’re looking to capture pristine and captivating photos.
Operator response
Dear alexan -
Thank you so much for the incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a rewarding experience on your safaris. Our instructors are dedicated to giving everyone personalized attention, ensuring you get the absolute most out of your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on another safari soon!
Diane
NYC Photo Safari
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Jemkh
February 17, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
A great way to experience this city!
If you’re a budding photographer and want some different, non touristy photos from your travels, then I highly recommend taking a you’re with NYC safari. I booked not one but two tours in the space of a week and always look back to the photos I took!
Operator response
Dear Jemkh -
Thank you for taking the time to write a positive review. We're glad to hear you had a good time and got some great photos. Hope to see you again on your next NYC visit.
Diane
NYC Photo Safari
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garywP4307VC
June 5, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Above and beyond
Zim did a great job. Gave us clear instruction before showing exactly what to do to create some cool effect with flash and get some nice "take home" shots I Time Square. She was happy to give us extra time and made sure we had a good experience.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear garywP -
Thank you for your 5 star review. We're glad to hear you learned a lot during your Times Square at Night safari. Flash is a great tool to have in your photography tool box and being able to use it effectively makes night photography even more fun.
We look forward seeing you again on your next NYC trip.
Diane
NYC Photo Safari
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253arjanv
August 9, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour, learn a lot
Great tour around Times Square at night. Learned a lot about night time photography in the city! Tourguide Zim brought us to some iconic locations and took more than enough time to explain very clearly how to improve in certain conditions and locations
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Q5164TYdanp
May 2, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Loved it!
I did a tour last month & it was great... Nicely socially distanced & only 2 other participants. Informative!
Operator response
Dear Q5164,
Thank you for the review. Yes, we are back and we are socially distanced! Hope to see you again on your next NYC visit!
Diane
NYC Photo Safari
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Tareq a
October 21, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
An excellent tour with Zim. She knew all the perfect locations so it saved me a lot of time scouting the place. And every shot i took was a learning experience. If i had time i would've taken another one of her tours.
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Inge T
June 25, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Privat tour
It was a great experience with Zim.
It was the best Tour ever with a photo guide like Zim,big big kmowlege,Fun and perfect Spots.
It's a "must be"
Thanks Zim😍😍😍
1 people found this helpful
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jborriellojr
January 15, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
My Second Time Back
This is long overdue. I headed back to NYC during Thanksgiving and we wound up staying in the city. I had done the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridge shoot with Zim the beginning of March last year, so when I had an opportunity to rebook for NYC after dark, I jumped on it. Zim was again my tour guide so I completely lucked out. Her willingness and technical expertise was fantastic. I did a private session and this time allowed me to focus on the technical aspects of my speedlight (SB 700), blur, and composition in the middle of it all. If you are looking to get some iconic shots of Times Square, street photography all at night this is your ticket. Again, this was really long overdue, but when I am back in NYC I will be rebooking NYC Photo Safari for another excursion.
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Kevin J
December 2, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Great photo tour with an amazing location and lots of new skills learned
This tour and the Iconic NYC daytime tour were the highlights of my trip to NYC. I first though the tour would be more a guide to best locations, but it was so much more. The real bonus was how much I learned about night photography. Zim was our guide and she is the BEST! Looking forward to taking more tours in the future.
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Derek C
October 12, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience learning something new!
I live right across the river in New Jersey, so I know the City very well, but I signed up for the Times Square at night workshop because it was sounded interesting and was something I've never done before (In fact despite coming to NYC often, I had not been in Times Square for years).
We had a small group which allowed our tour leader, Zim, to spend a lot of time providing suggestions and critiquing our work. Zim was fantastic at explaining the concepts at hand and really emphasized "dumbing down" the technical terms to make them easier to understand. I appreciated that because not all workshop leaders do that. Lastly, she's hilarious and kept us laughing all night.
Clearly NYC Photo Safari targets out of town visitors but as a local I really enjoyed the workshop and would definitely recommend it to everybody.
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