Paris Photography Masterclass: Learn to shoot iconic landmarks

Shoot Notre Dame, the Louvre pyramid and the Eiffel Tower with a photographer who teaches you how.

A private three-hour photography lesson in Paris with a professional guide who teaches you to compose and capture shots at four iconic landmarks: Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde. The guide adjusts the lesson to your skill level, whether you're starting out or already experienced, and works with your own camera to build your creative eye. Maximum four people per booking. Bring your DSLR camera. Available as a Street Photo Tour or Night Photo Tour, with tripod available upon request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. 4th Arrondissement30m
2. 1st Arrondissement30m
3. Eiffel Tower30m
4. Place de la Concorde30m

Photography tour of Paris landmarks

• Photograph Notre Dame cathedral
• Photograph Louvre courtyards and pyramid
• Photograph Eiffel Tower over the Seine
• Photograph Champs Elysses or fountains

The experience

You'll spend three hours moving between four of Paris's most photographed locations with a professional photographer who teaches as you shoot. The lesson starts at Notre Dame in the 4th Arrondissement, where you'll learn to find angles and light on the cathedral itself. From there you move to the Louvre courtyards and pyramid in the 1st Arrondissement, then to the Eiffel Tower over the Seine, and finish at Place de la Concorde: either the Champs-Élysées side or the fountains, depending on light and what interests you. Your guide is there to help you see what makes each spot work photographically, not just to point out what's famous.

The lesson works with your own DSLR camera, so you're learning on the gear you actually use. Your guide will walk you through your camera's settings and how to use them to get the shot you want, whether that's controlling depth of field, managing exposure in bright daylight or tricky shadows, or composing a frame that holds together. The pace is one-on-one: the guide reads what you need (technical help, creative direction, confidence), and builds the three hours around that. Groups stay under four people, so there's room for everyone to shoot and get feedback without waiting.

You choose between a Street Photo Tour, which works with natural light and the city as it is during the day, or a Night Photo Tour, which teaches you to shoot Paris after dark when the monuments light up and the streets change character. A tripod is available if you ask for one when you book. The lesson runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions: rain, cold or heat won't stop you from learning, and your guide will adapt the locations if needed.

What’s included

• Private three-hour lesson with a professional photographer guide.
• instruction tailored to your skill level from beginner to experienced.
• shooting at four locations: Notre Dame, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde.
• guidance on camera settings and composition.
• choice of Street Photo Tour or Night Photo Tour.
• tripod available upon request.

Options for this experience

2 options

Three-hour street photo tourGuide in English or French · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30Over three hours, a professional photographer leads a street photography tour around Paris.

Night Photo TourGuide in English or French · 16:30, 17:00 and 20:00Night Photo Tour

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 day12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Aperture Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to move beyond pointing and shooting: your guide teaches you to see light and frame a shot on your own camera, so you leave with skills you can use anywhere, not just a collection of photos from famous spots. The small group size and one-on-one focus mean you get feedback on your actual work instead of generic tips.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can I bring a camera I've never used before to this Paris photography lesson?

Yes, bring your own DSLR camera, and your professional guide will teach you how to use it. The lesson is built around your camera and your skill level, whether you're picking up a DSLR for the first time or you've been shooting for years.

What's the difference between the Street Photo Tour and the Night Photo Tour in Paris?

The Street Photo Tour shoots during daylight with natural light and the city as it appears during the day. The Night Photo Tour teaches you to photograph Paris after dark when the monuments are lit up and the streets have a different character and light quality.

Will I have time to actually photograph at each location, or is it mostly walking?

You'll spend the three hours moving between Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde, and you'll shoot at each stop. Your guide teaches you while you're actually composing and taking pictures, so the lesson and the shooting happen together.

How many people will be in my photography lesson?

A maximum of four people per booking, which means your guide can give you individual attention and feedback on your shots without the group getting too large to move easily between locations.

What if I want to use a tripod during the lesson?

A tripod is available upon request: mention it when you book, and your guide can have one ready for you to use during the three hours.

Does the lesson run if the weather is bad?

Yes, the lesson operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain, cold or heat, and your guide will adapt the locations if needed so you can still shoot and learn.