Come explore the enchanting streets of Rome with Aperture Tours. Follow along with your private professional photographer-guide as you explore the captivating angles and sights as well as new sites you will not soon forget. All the while, you will demystify the complexities of your camera and learn you how to capture the perfect shot.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $240.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:09 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 250 of the next 390 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
We may pass by and photograph the Colosseum
We may pass by and photograph the Pantheon.
We may pass by and photograph the Roman Forum
We may pass by and photograph the Trevi Fountain
We may pass by and photograph the Piazza Navona
We may pass by and photograph the Castel Sant'Angelo
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Rome Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $172 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $240. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
It can: 250 of the next 390 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet you at the Colosseum. Because the area can be quite busy at times, we will specifically meet you at the Fontana del Colosseo, the old Colosseum Fountain on Piazza del Colosseo, next to the metro station. Be mindful of your belongings. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 75 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Aperture Tours.
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Emanuele was fantastic! An experienced photographer and Roman local his whole life, he was a treasure trove of fantastic places and techniques a little out of the standard box. He was able to offer insights about my photography and I am sure he has improved my skills. Highly recommended!
Emanuelle was a wonderful guide with excellent knowledge of photography. I learned a lot about exposure techniques such as bracketing and exposing to the right. We photographed many of Rome's iconic landmarks in the evening light. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that our team provided such valuable instruction on exposure techniques and that you enjoyed capturing Rome's iconic landmarks in the evening light. We truly appreciate your high recommendation.
Emmanuele was an excellent Photographer,we clicked right away.Meeting location was spot on, prompt meet up.This was by far the Best experience in my 20 days in Italy.His experience navigating and picking out locations to shoot was second to none.In our conversations he was able to communicate effectively and greatly aided my technique.I would do it again in Rome with Emanuele.If fact my experience was so good I will do another tour in other Cities in the future.
Thank you for the incredible review! We cannot wait to welcome you back for another tour in Rome or another city in the future!
I can't say enough about this photo masterclass. Our instructor was not only extremely knowledgeable about technical photography but was a true artistic genius at composition and street photo techniques. I honestly learned more in this two hour class then in 20 years of photo experience and camera shop classes. I highly recommend this.
Thank you for such a phenomenal review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our team's expertise in composition and technique helped you learn more in two hours than in 20 years of experience. We truly appreciate the high recommendation!
My guide, Emanuele, was phenomenal! For nearly six hours we traversed the length of the Centro Storico and Colosseo area, talking and taking great photos along the way. As a local, he knew the perfect locations to get shots that easily rose above the standard tourist photos. He was also a great instructor, helping me every step of the way to improve my shooting skills. This was my second Aperture tour and I can't wait to take my next one.
Thank you for the phenomenal review and for choosing us for your second tour! We are thrilled our team could share those local, elevated spots and help you improve your skills over such an immersive day. We can't wait to welcome you back for the next one!
Emanuel was very detailed in explaining the changing light and its affects on exposure, especially how to preserve highlights from not getting blown out. We hit many popular areas but approached the subjects in unique and uncommon ways to achieve photos that did not look like everyone else's. Techniques such as lines and curves, adding action and motion to tell a story, foreground, mid ground & background, and use of contrasting colors all came in handy the next night in Trestavere and at the Castel Saint Angelo. While I consider myself advance in amateur photography, he showed me how to utilize tools on my camara that I just never had time to learn or practice such as using the histogram, focus zoom, and the auto bracketing function. We did 2 tours and I believe my time with Emanuel has raised my skill set to a much higher level.
Thank you for the review! We are so glad our team could provide a great experience and help you capture some wonderful shots.
I had a really great photography tour with Emanuele. He’s very knowledgeable and a talented photographer, with a beautiful portfolio to match. He shared practical tips and tricks that immediately helped me improve my landscape shots. We walked around some stunning spots near the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese, and he knew exactly where to go for the best angles and light. He was also very flexible, easygoing, and professional throughout. I’d definitely recommend him if you want to improve your photography while exploring beautiful places.
Thank you for the fantastic recommendation! We are thrilled our team could guide you to those prime locations, sharing the right angles and lighting tips to immediately elevate your landscape shots.
Emanuele Serraino was awesome! He led me through three hours of engaging instruction that not only improved my technical skill but really enhanced my understanding of composition and how to "see" in a city-scape. Really valuable experience and I will happily recommend Emanuele to others.
Great to hear the session sharpened both technical skills and how you read the city visually. That deeper understanding of composition and seeing is exactly what we aim to share, and we really appreciate the recommendation.
Learned a lot. He explained what to think about to make a photo good. Forests, objects, the light and contrasts.
Så roligt att höra att du lärde dig mycket och fick en tydligare känsla för vad som gör ett foto bra, från ljus och kontraster till hur motiv och skuggor spelar ihop. Tack för att du gick med oss.
Fantastic experience with Emanuele. He showed me fabulous locations to take early morning photos in Rome and gave me lots of good tips and advice to help improve my photography. Highly recommend.
Really glad you enjoyed the early morning shoot in Rome. Great to hear the locations and guidance helped lift your photography. Thanks for the recommendation.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson | 3 hours | 5.0 (75) | $172 | |
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