Atlanta Photo Walking Tour: Downtown Landmarks & Street Art

Shoot Atlanta's street art, architecture and skyline with a photographer guiding you through the best angles

A photo walking tour of downtown Atlanta led by a professional photographer, lasting 2–3 hours. You'll shoot Folk Art Park's murals and sculptures, traverse Peachtree Center's photogenic landmarks, capture Centennial Olympic Park's modern architecture, and finish at Skyview Atlanta's iconic Ferris wheel. Phone cameras are welcome. Professional guidance and one bottle of water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Photo walk through Atlanta landmarks

• Photograph Folk Art Park sculptures
• Take photos at Peachtree Center
• Capture shots at Centennial Olympic Park
• Photograph Skyview Atlanta Ferris wheel

The experience

You move through downtown Atlanta on foot with a pro photographer who shows you how to frame shots, work with light and find compelling subjects in the city's mix of street art, architecture and public spaces. The walk covers four distinct zones: Folk Art Park (also called the Outsider Art Museum), where self-taught artists' sculptures and murals give you plenty to shoot; Peachtree Center and the surrounding blocks, where you'll photograph Ivy Hardy Park, Truist Plaza and Margaret Mitchell Square; Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Olympics, with its contemporary architecture and the iconic Olympic rings fountain; and Skyview Atlanta, where you'll shoot the Ferris wheel from ground level and can ride it for an additional $22 to photograph the city skyline from above. The whole route takes 2–3 hours.

A live English-speaking guide walks with you the entire time, offering real-time feedback on composition, camera settings and how to spot the next good shot. You bring your own camera (phone, DSLR, mirrorless, whatever you have), and the guide works with your gear and skill level. If you want to rent an entry-level DSLR and memory card, that's available for an extra $30 at booking, and files upload to you after the tour. Water is provided. The pace is steady but manageable for anyone 12 and up.

What’s included

• Professional photography help from a live guide.
• one bottle of water.
• access to Folk Art Park, Peachtree Center, Centennial Olympic Park and Skyview Atlanta.

Options for this experience

4 options

Ticket for a solo photo tourGuide in English · 11:00 and 18:00Ticket for a solo photo tour

Ticket for 2Guide in English · 11:00 and 18:00Ticket for 2

Ticket covering up to 4 peopleGuide in English · 11:00 and 18:00Ticket covering up to 4 people

Ticket covering up to 6 people (maximum)Guide in English · 11:00 and 18:00Ticket covering up to 6 people (maximum)

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

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 11:00 and 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 64 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Pick a group ticket if you're shooting with others and want one guide managing the whole crew. Pick the solo tour for one-on-one feedback on your photos.

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Top questions

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.

What exactly is Folk Art Park and why is it good for photography?

Folk Art Park, also known as the Outsider Art Museum, is a downtown Atlanta collection of folk art sculptures and murals made by self-taught artists. It's a strong photography stop because the variety of colorful, textured work gives you plenty of subjects to frame, and you can also capture city views from the site.

Can I use my phone camera on this tour?

Yes, phone photography is accepted. The guide works with whatever camera you bring and teaches techniques that apply to phones, DSLRs and other gear.

What happens at Centennial Olympic Park?

Centennial Olympic Park is a photography location built for the 1996 Summer Olympics, featuring modern and futuristic architecture including the iconic Olympic rings fountain. You'll shoot the park itself and can also photograph nearby attractions like the World of Coca-Cola and Georgia Aquarium from the site.

Do I have to ride the Skyview Atlanta Ferris wheel?

No. The tour finishes at Skyview Atlanta, where you'll photograph the Ferris wheel from ground level and capture dynamic shots from below. Riding the wheel costs an extra $22 and gives you a unique angle of Atlanta's skyline, but it's optional.

What's included in the tour price?

Professional photography guidance from a pro photographer, one bottle of water, and access to all four photo locations. Camera rental (entry-level DSLR and memory card) is available for $30 extra at booking and includes file uploading.