Private Photography Tours of Edinburgh with Local Photography Guide David Wheater
Photography Tours of Edinburgh
I specialise in leading Private Photography Tours of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Old Town, New Town, Calton Hill, and The Dean Village . My private photography tours are ideal for people who love taking pictures, beginners and enthusiast alike. Whether you have a smartphone, a DSLR or a Mirrorless, I’ll pass on lots of invaluable tips as we enjoy photographing beautiful locations around the city.
I’m also a professional portrait photographer and specialise in portrait shoots around Edinburgh & Glasgow. You might have seen one of my videos on YouTube - thank you for watching.
My private photography tours are a great first introduction to Edinburgh, with a local who’s passionate about showing you all his favourite things, on and off the beaten track, in these amazing Scottish cities.
I’ve lived in Edinburgh for over 50 years and it’d be a pleasure to welcome you to Scotland and help you discover and photograph the beautiful city of Edinburgh. You can see and book all my Edinburgh Photography Tours below.
I’ve written a 100-page Edinburgh Guidebook which you can purchase & download here. It tells you everything you need to know about visiting Scotland’s beautiful capital. It’s crammed full of over 300 photos of Edinburgh, and I really hope you find it useful. If you have any questions about my tours, please get in touch.
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Edinburgh Old Town Photography Tour
PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR - £350
PRIVATE 3 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR / FIXED PRICE FOR 6 PEOPLE / COMPLIMENTARY TEA BREAK
JOIN DAVID FOR A PERSONAL, PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OF EDINBURGH’S HISTORIC OLD TOWN.
If you love taking photos, Edinburgh's historic Old Town is an absolute dream. This is a city of constantly changing light, moody skies, vibrant streets and stunning architecture. On this exciting photography tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, David will take you on a personal, private photography tour of some of the Old Town's highlights, on and off the beaten track, while passing on lots of invaluable photography tips to help improve your photography. This is the ideal tour for people who love taking beautiful pictures.
The fixed price is for PRIVATE families and parties of up to 6 people. making it great value!
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The Dean Village Photography Tour
PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR - £350
PRIVATE 3 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR / FIXED PRICE FOR 8 PEOPLE / COMPLIMENTARY TEA BREAK
JOIN DAVID FOR A PERSONAL, PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OF EDINBURGH’S BEAUTIFUL DEAN VILLAGE.
One of Edinburgh's most delightful & picturesque hidden villages, that's been enthralling visitors for decades. Nestled along the green & leafy banks of the Water of Leith, there's the opportunity to not only photograph the village's beautiful architecture, but also the river and its wildlife inhabitants, including kingfishers, dippers, divers and herons. As we walk through this beautiful village to the Gallery of Modern Art and Stockbridge, David will share with you all his top photography tips and locations. This is the ideal tour for keen nature photographers wishing a bit of peace & quiet away from the hustle & bustle of the city centre.
The fixed price is for PRIVATE families and parties of up to 8 people. making it great value!
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Calton Hill Photography Tour
PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR - £350
PRIVATE 3 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR / FIXED PRICE FOR 8 PEOPLE / COMPLIMENTARY TEA BREAK
JOIN DAVID FOR A PERSONAL, PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OF EDINBURGH’S SPECTACULAR CALTON HILL.
Calton Hill is an unmissable part of the city for all keen photographers, offering unrivalled 360 degree views of the city all the way to Fife, East Lothian and beyond. Full of beautiful views of the city and classic monuments, there’s exciting photographic opportunities at ever corner. David will guide you around Calton Hill's many beautiful historic monuments & buildings, helping you to capture them in the best possible way. From observatories, telescopes, canons and clocks, there’s something interesting wonderful to photography at every corner. David will also show you all his favourite spots for capturing iconic and beautiful shots of Scotland's enchanting capital city.
The fixed price is for PRIVATE families and parties of up to 8 people. making it great value!
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Edinburgh New Town Photography Tour
PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR - £350
PRIVATE 3 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR / FIXED PRICE FOR 6 PEOPLE / COMPLIMENTARY TEA BREAK
JOIN DAVID FOR A PERSONAL, PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OF EDINBURGH’S ELEGANT NEW TOWN.
Edinburgh’s spectacular New Town is the finest Georgian New Town in the world and an absolute treasure trove for all keen photographers. From its elegant, beautiful architecture to its green parks and lively streets, there’s no shortage of fascinating former residents and stories to tell, with photographic opportunities at every corner. David will help you explore this photogenic part of the city, sharing all his top photography tips and locations along the way. This is the ideal photography tour for people who love beautiful buildings and architecture.
The fixed price is for PRIVATE families and parties of up to 6 people. making it great value!
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Leith Photography Tour
PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR - £350
PRIVATE 3 HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR / FIXED PRICE FOR 6 PEOPLE / COMPLIMENTARY TEA BREAK
JOIN DAVID FOR A PERSONAL, PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OF EDINBURGH’S HISTORIC PORT OF LEITH.
Leith has a wonderful chilled out vibe and is a great escape during the busy August festival. Once a separate burgh, it has a long and fascinating history and offers some truly wonderful photographic opportunities. From wildlife on The Shore & The Water of Leith, to beautiful, historic buildings and graveyards, there's an abundance of stunning photographs just waiting to be taken. We’ll visit the spot where Mary Queen of Scots arrived back in Scotland, visit some hauntingly beautiful graveyards and learn about recent archaeological discoveries at South Leith Parish Church. David will guide you around this picturesque part of the city, helping you discover wonderful places to photograph in this off-the-beaten-path area of the city.
The fixed price is for PRIVATE families and parties of up to 6 people. making it great value!
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Edinburgh i-Phone Photography Class
PRIVATE CLASS - £399 / 3 HOURS
LEARN HOW TO TAKE GREAT PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON YOUR iPHONE / FIXED PRICE FOR 6 PEOPLE / COMPLIMENTARY TEA BREAK
Ever wondered how other people get such great photos & video on their iPhones?
This 3 hour iPhone course in Edinburgh City Centre is ideal for complete beginners and will teach you everything you need to know to get started in iPhone photography and video. You'll learn how to take full creative control of your iPhone's powerful camera to capture high quality photos & videos and how to edit them using your iPhones inbuilt editing suite. You’ll also learn some powerful cinematic moves & techniques to elevate and improve your films. This course may particularly appeal to those who are keen to improve their travel photos and videos.
Teaching will take the form of a three hours photo walk around Edinburgh City Centre, visiting wonderfully photogenic locations around the city centre.
The fixed price is for PRIVATE families and parties of up to 6 people. making it great value!
Edinburgh Tour Reviews
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“Nothing Short of Awesome"
We are still blown away by the wealth of expertise and knowledge you shared with us. You have been nothing short of awesome.
Your enthusiasm will be forever in our minds, as well as all the “extra miles“ you went with us. We truly appreciated every single minute of the tour, there was so much in it. We absolutely believe, you were accurate when you mentioned you could go on for 14 days 😉.
It is people like you, open, honest and humble that make the difference! We are so glad we had the opportunity to meet you and big thank you for everything!
We‘ll do our best to walk through your recommendations today. Be assured, Scotland, Edinburgh and David will always have a special part in our heart.
Warmest and best wishes & big thanks,
— Michael, Gunther & Stefan, Germany (private tour)
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“Truly Went Above & Beyond"
My husband and I have traveled extensively and have taken several tours in the past. We can definitely say that David’s private walking and photography tour was exceptional.
It was definitely the best tour by far. David is not only very passionate about the tour but is also very patient and kind ensuring that the tour is done at our own pace.
David showed us so many hidden gems that we could have not discovered on our own. He taught us so many tips of taking great photos. David was not only kind, good humored and accommodating, but has an incredible wealth of knowledge. His thoroughness, knowledge and history helped bring Scotland’s beauty, people and history to life.
He is a great professional, very pleasant and kind. He ensured that his customers were well taken care and comfortable. He explained every site with great depth of knowledge and patience.
My husband and I consider ourselves lucky to have taken this tour with David. He is superb. David is also very generous with his time and is always excited to share it. He truly went above and beyond for us.
As a seasoned traveler, I can honestly say that I have never had a lovelier tour. We will definitely recommend him to friends and family. My husband and I look forward to doing many more tours with David.
Thank you, David for a pleasant experience.
— Esther & Jay, USA (private tour)
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“Wonderful Tour!"
This was a wonderful tour with David! He is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly.
He takes the time to make sure that you're having a great tour and honestly you could spend days with him and learn more and more!
He has very good manners and takes very good care of his clients. He will even take you to a fantastic tea and coffee shop for a little break.
I wish we could have stayed and taken multiple days worth of tours with him, he was that good! I highly recommend this tour.
Take it at the beginning of your trip because he'll point out many places you can return to so you know where the good things are!
— Kara & Kevin, USA (private tour)
Photographs are some of the most special things we own and become ever more important as the years go by. If you’re in Edinburgh or Glasgow for a special occasion, my two, three & four hour photoshoots are the perfect way to celebrate these special moments - and they’re lots of fun too!