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Our Tours are Urban Adventures!


• Discover and experience a city through the eyes of a local photographer.
• Encourage the observation of new viewpoints and interesting details which might easily be overlooked.
• To improve photography technique.
• To have a more interesting experience and involvement when visiting a city.
• Have fun
 

Our English-speaking Photographers have in-depth local knowledge, a passion for their city and for the art of photography. Photographers are carefully selected for their breadth of style and experience in either travel or photo-documentary/reportage.
So bring your camera and be prepared to walk, shoot and click


Philadelphia Photo Tours

 Group Tours                                                                                   

American Heritage

We will be walking through the Historic district of Philadelphia, the home of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was written, as well as numerous historic buildings and museums. Stops along the way include the Old City area, Betsy Ross's House, Elfreths Alley the oldest continually residential street in the US. We will also walk to the Penns Landing Area and get wonderful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and the Delaware River. On our way back we will be walking through the Society Hill area and we will also be walking along South Street which offers interesting street life and a funky and diverse environment. If your interest is in Architecture, History or if you just like to shoot people on the street, all of those photographic subjects will be available to you. There are lots of Philadelphia icons along our route and anyone interested in photography should be able to benefit from this tour. We can even stop for a Soft Pretzel with mustard.


Availability: Jan 1 - Oct 31

STARTING POINT: 21 S 5th St, outside of the Bourse Building, on 5th Street, between Market and Chestnut Street

ENDING POINT: Independence Hall

Saturday :   9:00am - 1:00pm

Languages: English 

Tour Fee : $US 175 p/p (min 2)

Tour Code: PHILY-PH1

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 Private Tours                                                                                 

Booking a private photo expert allows you to select the below carefully planned routes or when your photo guide contacts you directly (your email required), to make desired changes where possible according to your interest.

American Heritage

May June Sept Oct: Sat + Sun at 9am + June 26th-August 28th: Daily at 9am

A unique way to discover Montreal. Starting with the Notre Dame Basilica, a We will be walking through the Historic district of Philadelphia, the home of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was written, as well as numerous historic buildings and museums. Stops along the way include the Old City area, Betsy Ross's House, Elfreths Alley the oldest continually residential street in the US. We will also walk to the Penns Landing Area and get wonderful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge and the Delaware River. On our way back we will be walking through the Society Hill area and we will also be walking along South Street which offers interesting street life and a funky and diverse environment. If your interest is in Architecture, History or if you just like to shoot people on the street, all of those photographic subjects will be available to you. There are lots of Philadelphia icons along our route and anyone interested in photography should be able to benefit from this tour. We can even stop for a Soft Pretzel with mustard.

Sunset Tour

May June Sept Oct: Sat + Sun at 5pm + June 26th-August 28th: Daily

This tour is for those interested in improving their photography and seeing some of Philadelphia more photographically interesting locations in the late afternoon and sunset. The tour starts at the top of the Art Museum steps and would include a walk around the Art Museum to the Spring Garden Street Bridge with wonderful views of the center city skyline, Boat House Row and the Water Works.

Availability: Jan 1 - Oct 31

STARTING POINT:  In front of Four Seasons Hotel 130 N 18th St. under the statue

ENDING POINT: Independence Hall

Languages: English 

Private Tour Fee : $US 400 (1-4 pax)

Tour Code: PHILY-PH1

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 Additional Information                                                                                          

• Participants must have a basic knowledge of their cameras.
• We reserve the right to change the route based on local conditions.
• Tours leave rain or shine. In extreme conditions please call the local number.
• We suggest good walking shoes, a lightweight poncho, in case it rains and in high temperatures a small bottle of water & sun hat.
• A lightweight tripod is recommended for evening sessions
• Clients who have not booked this activity in conjunction with a hotel are advised to provide contact details
• Fee is non-refundable.


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