Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
Step into Edinburgh’s Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site bursting with history, colour, and character. On this 2-hour guided photography walk, you’ll learn how to capture it all, whether you’re using a smartphone or a professional camera.
From Gothic spires to winding medieval closes, from Castlehill to colourful Victoria Street, we’ll guide you to the most photogenic spots and share simple tips that make a big difference. Expect iconic views, hidden corners, and plenty of chances to experiment with composition, light, and perspective.
Small groups (max 8) mean there’s time for individual guidance. You’ll leave with stronger photography skills — and a memory card full of Edinburgh’s best angles.
Start time: 11AM.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet inside the courtyard of Lady Stair’s Close beside the entrance to The Writers’ Museum. Look for the 'Shutter Scotland' sign.
Itinerary
-
1Writers' Museum
Kick off inside the quiet courtyard of The Writers’ Museum, tucked away in Lady Stair’s Close just off the Lawnmarket. Here you’ll learn about choosing a subject in a busy scene which will result in your images feeling a little less chaotic.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Gladstone's Land
Step into this 17th-century merchant house located on the historic Lawnmarket, and peek down an Old Town 'close'. Observe the street and shopfronts while experimenting with light and shadow, using light to create a stage.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Victoria Street
Wander along this curving, colorful street lined with historic shopfronts and cafés. Capture vibrant colors, street life, and reflections in windows. Practice leading lines, and how they help guide the viewer’s eye through an image.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Grassmarket
Explore the lively Grassmarket square, rich in history as a former livestock market and site of public executions. Here we will look at 'Street Photography' - capturing life as it happens. People moving through the scene, small moments, and everyday stories. Keep an eye on the dramatic Castle view at the far end.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle
Step up to this iconic elevated viewpoint for a panoramic glimpse of the Old Town rooftops and narrow closes below. Our objective here is to use physical objects as a frame. There will also be time to capture that classic 'Insta' photo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Greyfriars Kirk
Step inside Greyfriars Kirkyard, where centuries-old gravestones, mausoleums and creeping plant life create striking visual contrasts. Here you’ll learn how photographers use texture and contrast to highlight the meeting point between nature and carved stone. As a bonus topic, we will also look at depth of field and how it helps isolate your subject from the surrounding scene.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Writers' Museum
Conclude the walk back at The Writer's Museum. Reflect on the day’s compositions and storytelling techniques.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Partially wheelchair accessible. All stops with the exception of the Vennel Viewpoint are wheelchair accessible.
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Company
Get our app
