Private Photo Session at Eiffel Tower, Paris: 40 Minutes

Pose at three Parisian viewpoints while a photographer handles the technical side

A private 40-minute photoshoot around the Eiffel Tower in Paris with a professional photographer who guides you through poses at three quieter viewpoints away from tourist crowds. The photographer takes all the shots, delivers 15 edited photos within 72 hours, and can work with solo travelers, couples or families. Sessions are available in English or French, and the itinerary can be adjusted to include Place du Trocadéro if you request it at booking.

The experience

The session starts at a charming square with a clear view of the Eiffel Tower, then moves along the Seine riverbanks where the light and Parisian architecture frame each shot. From there you head to Pont de Bir-Hakeim, a bridge known for its cinematic quality and the way it mixes classical and modern architecture. The photographer guides you through poses at each stop (whether you're standing alone, as a couple, or with family), so you're not figuring out angles or framing on your own. The whole route stays away from the packed tourist zones, which means you can actually move and breathe between locations.

You get 15 edited photos delivered within 72 hours after you select which shots you want from the full set. The photographer sends the unedited images within 24 hours so you can start choosing right away. If you want to add Place du Trocadéro, the most iconic Eiffel Tower view, let the photographer know when you book and they'll work it into the route. The session runs 40 minutes, and arriving late means that time comes out of your shoot, since the photographer has back-to-back bookings. If you want props like balloons, flowers or a Paris umbrella, or need someone to carry bags and watch your belongings, you can arrange those as add-ons by messaging a few days before.

The photographer speaks English and French, and the route is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces and areas passable. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. If you want more than 15 edited photos, you can purchase additional ones after the session ends.

What’s included

• Professional photographer guiding poses throughout the session.
• three viewpoints around the Eiffel Tower with the monument as your backdrop.
• 15 edited photos delivered within 72 hours (35 for the 1-hour-30-minute option).
• all unedited photos sent within 24 hours for your selection.
• 5 extra edited photos included for each additional adult beyond the first two participants.
• sessions available in English or French.
• wheelchair-accessible route with all surfaces passable.
• infants and small children welcome in a pram or stroller.

Options for this experience

2 options

Photo session lasting 40 minutesGuide in English or French · 10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

Photo session lasting 1 hour 30 minutesGuide in English or French · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00Shots from several viewpoints around the Eiffel Tower. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Includes 35 edited photos plus the full gallery of unedited photos

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Captured in Paris

Is this one for you?Choose the 40-minute session if you want a focused shoot at the main viewpoints and a quick turnaround on edited photos. The 1-hour-30-minute option gives you time to move more slowly between locations and come away with 35 edited images instead of 15. Either way, the photographer handles all the technical work and pose direction, so you can focus on being in front of the camera instead of figuring out how to frame it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many different locations do we visit during the photoshoot?

The photoshoot covers three viewpoints around the Eiffel Tower: a charming square with a clear view of the monument, the picturesque Seine riverbanks, and Pont de Bir-Hakeim. You can request to add Place du Trocadéro when you book if you want that iconic view included in the session.

When will I get my photos after the session ends?

The photographer sends all unedited photos within 24 hours so you can start selecting which ones you want edited. Fifteen edited photos are delivered within 72 hours after you've made your selections. If you book the 1-hour-30-minute package, you receive 35 edited photos instead.

What if I'm traveling with my partner or family? Does the price change?

The session price stays the same for up to two participants. For each additional adult beyond two, you get 5 extra edited photos included. The photographer guides poses for solo travelers, couples, or families, so the session adapts to whoever is in front of the camera.

Can I customize the photoshoot with props or special requests?

Yes, you can add props like balloons, flowers, or a Paris umbrella, and you can arrange for a personal assistant to carry bags and watch your belongings. These are available as add-ons with extra fees. Message the photographer a few days before your session to arrange them.

What happens if I arrive late to the photoshoot?

Any minutes you arrive late are deducted from your allocated session time, since the photographer has back-to-back bookings and delays would affect the next clients. Plan to arrive a few minutes early so your full time is spent shooting.