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Lake Tahoe Small-Group Photography Scenic Half-Day Tour

Name: Lake Tahoe Small-Group Photography Scenic Half-Day Tour
Brand: Tahoe Photographic Tours
SKU: 2446TPT_1
Price: 189.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (621 reviews)

South Lake Tahoe, United States

Lake Tahoe Semi Private Photography Tour

From USD 189.00

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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California

5 to 6 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Tahoe photographic tours offer a unique way to enjoy Lake Tahoe’s natural wonders and receive photography tips as you are led by an experienced photo guide who provides tips and shares information about the area. Whether you’re looking to snap a poster-worthy shot of snow-covered mountains, towering trees, wild flowers or the glassy lake itself, you’ll learn how to shoot in the great outdoors and see some of Lake Tahoe’s most beautiful natural sights, including Emerald Bay.

'The Ultimate Scenic' photography tour of Lake Tahoe
Views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range
Professional photography tips; don't forget your camera!
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Guided Photographic Tours of the South and West Shores.
Professional Guides that provide Photographic tips
Photos taken of your party and the scenery by your guide
Bottled water

Gratuities
Camera
Private transportation

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

T.J. Maxx
2015 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
In the parking lot

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your photography tour begins with pickup in the South Lake Tahoe area by your knowledgeable guide, who provides an intimate experience that accommodates a variety of photo interests. This small-group tour by luxurious vehicle is limited to six people but often operates with even less participants, so you can count on personalized attention.

This half-day Ultimate Scenic Tour, features locations like iconic Emerald Bay and a beach with views of Mount Tallac.

Emerald Bay State Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sugar Pine State Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Traveller Tips

If you want a tour guide to give you tips of how to take those beautiful photos, Jim is the guy to do it.

Reviews

5.0

621 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Edna_M, Sept 2023

What a great experience with my daughter! It was a perfect day and Jim our guide was awesome and so knowledgeable in the history of Tahoe!

Picture Perfect

Carol_R, Sept 2023

This was the perfect tour for us. We had one day to see Lake Tahoe and Jim took us to the most beautiful places. He not only advised us on taking our own photos but as a professional photographer, he took photos of us and emailed them to us after the tour.

Response from Host, Sept 2023

It always gives me great pleasure when I read that our guests had a good time with us on TahoePhotographicTours. Thanks for writing such a glowing review. Please join us again soon.

Highly Recommend

Kelli_S, Aug 2023

As longtime residents of Southern California, this was our first trip to Lake Tahoe. Viator reviews led us to this tour and we'd like to add our five star + rating. Dave was our photography instructor, host and guide and we could not have asked for more. He drove us to outstanding vistas (along with some locals secret spots) giving clear and memorable instructions on how to improve our picture taking. The tour included an interesting historical and cultural overview as well as friendly conversation which enhanced our experience. If you are looking for a top notch way to spend your day, begin here! Thank you to Dave and Viator for a truly wonderful tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks so much for writing such a glowing review. Your guide,Jim, is also my business partner. As owner of TahoePhotographicTours I couldn’t ask for better. Please join us again soon.

Awesome tour, beautiful photos!

Rachel_D, July 2023

Jim was an awesome guide! My 12 year old learned a lot about photography. I really also enjoyed the historical and geological information. Highly recommend! The photos he took of us and emailed to us were amazing!

Response from Host, July 2023

So happy that you enjoyed your tour. Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a great review. We’re very proud of our team. Please join us again.

Best tour!! Jim was...

Steve_W, June 2023

Best tour!! Jim was great!!!! Very knowledgeable on the area and very friendly. Would recommend to all!!!

Response from Host, June 2023

Thanks so much for writing such a great review. We really appreciate your feedback. Please join us again.

Private tour of South Lake Tahoe.! Amazing.

Donna_B, May 2023

Jim was our guide. He was fantastic, kind, and helped us with our camera settings to capture our day. We had a great time. Bonus we saw a baby black bear on our last hike.

Response from Host, June 2023

So glad you saw the bear! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Please join us again soon.

Nature’s wonder

odie_v, May 2023

Our guide was Stephanie. She was so kind, considerate and informative, very knowledgeable about the area and it’s history. We totally enjoyed our tour and the area she took us too. The scenery was breathtaking. Can’t wait to see the photos she took of us. Outstanding tour, I recommend it to all.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. Our staff all really appreciate it. Please join us again soon.

Great Tour for Visitors

Patricia_Y, May 2023

Meeting new people, hearing interesting stories. I am from this area and was showing a friend the Tahoe area. This was a good introduction to the Lake for her. She enjoyed the tour very much. Jim, the guide/photographer was fun, informative and a talented photographer! Robin was great too,

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review. We really appreciate it! Please join us again soon.

Great time!

Cheryl_B, Apr 2023

What a wonderful time! We were taken to some great locations for some fantastic photos! Jim taught me about my own camera and took some fabulous photos of my husband and I!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks so much taking the time to write such a great review. I’ve got a terrific team and greatly appreciate your feedback. Please join us again soon.

friendly and...

David_C, Dec 2022

friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who showed us beautiful sceneries, especially a couple of the non-crowed local spots!!

Outstanding Photo Shoot; Amazing Scenery

Jody_L, Aug 2022

Our tour guide Stephanie was excellent! Very knowledgeable, accommodating, and it was a pleasure to spend time with her.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks for such a glowing review. Stephanie is new to our team and great addition. Please join us again.

Beautiful views

Gyrgy_N, July 2022

Very good experience with a perfect guide (Katie). We went to places which we could never find on our own. I would recommend this tour not only for photographers.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review. Katie is a great team member and we really appreciate your response.

Katie took us to the...

Morock_O, July 2022

Katie took us to the secret spots that only locals would know about. I really enjoyed the tour and conversation.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a great review. Please come and visit us again.

Memories

Peggy_D, July 2022

Katy was wonderful. The patience she showed getting us all in position and so many pictures. It was great. We will cherish our memories of this trip Tahoe

Response from Host, July 2022

We really appreciate such a great review for Katie. She is new to our team and she is a great addition. Please visit us again soon.

Fun, stress-free morning!

Diana_C, June 2022

Our morning with Jim was lots of fun. He took the worry out of finding where we were going, where to park, and where to walk! He did all the thinking for us and we just carried our cameras and visited all our must-see places in South Lake Tahoe in one stress-free morning. Jim was helpful with my camera and settings, as well as giving cellphone photography tips. Jim is very friendly and knowledgeable about photography as well as the history of the area...the perfect leader for our tour.

Response from Host, June 2022

Your words are so kind. Thanks for joining us and please come again.

Personal Tour in...

Walter_F, May 2022

Personal Tour in beautiful areas ! Jim was a fabulous guide , taught my husband how to perfect his photographic skills, educated us us with history about the area , and was a super friendly guy! Highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks for taking the time to write such a glowing review. Please come back again.

Awesome tour… Jim was very informative.

Stephen_o, Mar 2022

Beautiful scenery along with learning about the local history. I really enjoyed the day! Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thanks so much for the excellent review! It’s really important to us that our guests are happy. Please come and visit us again soon.

Great experience

Christine_L, Mar 2022

Beautiful locations with the best guide (Jim). Could not have asked for a better experience . Thanks again

Response from Host, Mar 2022

You are so kind to write such a nice review! We really appreciate it. Please join us again soon.