Aperture Tours
Aperture Tours
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Professional photography guided tours of Rome. Traverse the Seven Hills to capture the romance of the Eternal City with our photographer guides and demystify your camera settings while finding the best locations to shoot from.
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Neighbourhood: Tuscolano
How to get there
  • Lodi • 3 min walk
  • Re di Roma • 8 min walk
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mmaudino
SeaTac, Washington5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
Emanuele was the perfect teacher for us novice but eager photographers! He was patient and kind with us as we grasped the concepts of manual digital photography while also teaching us the art of composition. The hours flew by as he shared his passion with us. He inspired us to continue honing our craft. Definitely recommend this tour activity when visiting Rome!
Written January 12, 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our photography tour both educational and inspiring. Our team is passionate about sharing the joys of photography and the beauty of composition with all our guests, no matter their skill level. It's fantastic to know that you felt encouraged to continue exploring the art of photography. We look forward to possibly welcoming you again in the future for another adventure. Thank you for recommending us to others visiting Rome!
Written February 4, 2024
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Nathan P
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
Great informative photography walking tour - Very interesting information not only about Rome, but also technical help and advice on getting the best shots as we walked around. Emanuele was a great guide and mentor - friendly and knowledgable.
Written April 30, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the informative photography walking tour and found the technical advice helpful. It's great to hear that you had a positive experience with Aperture Tours.
Written July 12, 2024
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Olga A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
Emanuele Serraino is very passionate about photography and an excellent instructor. He worked with me on capturing perspective in my photographs. He answered questions (even if they were off topic) demonstrated techniques using his camera. Unfortunately, it had been overcast for the majority of the tour, but the sun did make a brief appearance at sunset.

He spent over an extra hour past the scheduled 3 hours. We had walked a great distance from our starting point, and it was quite dark when our session ended.
I'm an older person, and he made sure that I got back safely to our starting

I would definitely recommend Emanuele both as an instructor and a photo guide.
Written April 26, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you had a valuable and enjoyable experience, despite the overcast weather. It's wonderful that you found the instruction on capturing perspective helpful.
Written July 12, 2024
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Kirk P
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
Great tour with photography pro Emanuele! He knew Rome well, was aware of the light, when and where to take creative shots. Following the tour he shared ideas for more shots, researched times to capture sunset and where. Very personable! I would do this tour again!!
Written April 13, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your tour and found the photography guidance valuable. It's great to hear that you appreciated the additional tips and ideas for capturing beautiful shots in Rome.
Written July 12, 2024
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Ali G
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
This was my second time using Aperture tours and like last time, I had an amazing time. Emanuele was wonderful and had very unique compositions that I would not have thought about. I did Rome at Dawn and the Rome Extended tour and saw many sites. I can’t wait for my next tour with Aperture Tours in Florence!
Written March 21, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had another amazing experience with Aperture Tours. It's wonderful that Emanuele's unique compositions enhanced your visit to Rome. We look forward to seeing you on your next tour in Florence!
Written July 12, 2024
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Bob T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
To start with I am a visually impaired photographer. I am not able to see the 'Big Picture" (Pun Intended) when shooting. I did not inform my guide Emanuele from Aperture Tours about my disability, because I did not want it to color his guidance. That being said, my experience was fantastic. I text Emanuele that I did not want to just shoot general 'Tourist" shots and that I wanted to document the street life of Roma.

Emanuele was so educated and Roma as well as the exact times of the evening to shoot different areas and take advantage of the sunlight as well as the lit up architectural gems of the city. He took me on streets what I would never have found on my own. He offered patience and visual guidance and it was great to work with a peer.

Next time in Rome I will reach out to Emanuele from Aperture Tours another adventure.
Written July 20, 2024
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It's wonderful that you found the guidance on timing and locations valuable. We're glad you enjoyed the unique perspectives and the patience offered throughout the tour.
Written July 21, 2024
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Rob B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
What an experience. Meeting Emmanuele for our photo class was a great experience. He showed us some great vantage points to take photos and our group were novice photographers and he was patient and knowledgeable! The pictures we were taking from the beginning of the tour to the end were remarkably improved. Emanuele shared his approach to taking great photos amongst the amazing back drops around Rome. The three hours flew bye and we were wishing we could have done more. Suggest taking this on the front end of your visit to capture better pictures throughout your stay. Our group was applying the techniques we learned the balance of our trip. Well worth taking this tour!
Written July 11, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and found the tour valuable. It's wonderful that you noticed such improvement in your photos and enjoyed learning techniques to apply throughout your trip. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another Aperture Tours adventure soon!
Written July 12, 2024
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David T
Atlanta, GA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
I've been on many professional photo tours around the world and this one was by far the best. My professional (Emanuel) was excellent at finding the perfect locations at the perfect times, and my photos are truly exceptional!! I can't wait to print them. Several are so good I will hang them in my home.

Thank you!!!
Written July 9, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're pleased you enjoyed your experience with Aperture Tours. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon!
Written July 10, 2024
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Gabriel S
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I recently did two photo excursions with Emanuele in Rome. In the first session we did Rome after dark and in the second we did some pre-dawn/sunrise photography. Both sessions were great, providing not only more interesting lighting conditions but also entirely different perspectives on Rome and its monuments from those in the travel photos you can get taken midday with all the crowds. Emanuele came prepared with specific suggestions on shooting locations for a variety of subjects and overall guidance on framing, lighting and settings on how to make the photos really standout. I was here on a family trip and the shots I got with Emanuele far exceeded anything I could get walking around Rome’s crowded monuments with my family. At the same time, I picked up a lot of helpful tips that will enhance my photography in other locations going forward. As an American, I appreciated Emanuele’s fluent English (as unfortunately my Italian is extremely limited). He was a pleasure to spend a couple of hours with each day and I would highly recommend him to anyone hobbyist seeking to enhance the photos they get while in Rome as well as their travel photo capabilities generally.
Written July 2, 2024
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Thank you for your detailed review and for joining us on two different photography excursions in Rome! We're thrilled that Emanuele's guidance helped you capture unique perspectives and improve your photography skills. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future!
Written July 10, 2024
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Nicole N
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My family tagged along as Emanuele was conducting the photography session with my husband. He was very patient with my hudband, showing him different functions of the camera and guided him to take the best shots. We enjoyed ourselves. He showed us some very beatiful locations, including hidden gems, within Rome, and even took some excellent picutres of us. We would highly recommend this experience to enjoy Rome.
Written June 6, 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the photography session in Rome. It's wonderful that you appreciated the guidance on camera functions and the beautiful locations, including hidden gems. We're glad you all had a great time and even got some excellent pictures of yourselves. We appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour!
Written June 18, 2024
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