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Foto-Ruta, the photo tours company that launched in Buenos Aires in 2011, now has a branch in London.

The outfit offers a fresh approach to photography tuition via interactive, informative and good-value experiences – for tourists and Londoners who want to rediscover their city.

The London branch joins BA, Santiago and Barcelona and pop-up events in New York in Foto Ruta’s mission: to raise the bar on creativity and quality while encouraging team-work and social interaction.

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Here’s 4 photography tours of London:

1. Foto Ruta Clue – the one with a glass of wine!

After a creative and informative street photography workshop, participants head out in small teams armed with a map pack and set of clues which lead them on a journey of discovery around a selected area, interpreting and capturing the clues on camera.

Participants end the day with a glass of wine and a review of everyone’s photos.

Cost: £24

When: The last Saturday of every month 2pm-6pm

2. Foto Ruta iPhone Tour – the one with iPhone / Android technology

Waging a war against under par iPhone photography, this urban excursion combines the latest iPhone/Android app technology with a creative exploration of the city, encouraging participants to harness the power of their iPhone/android device while capturing London’s pop-art persona.

Cost: £42

When: Saturdays, Tuesdays and Fridays, half-day

3. Foto Ruta Street Scape – the alternative one

A journey of urban discovery around some of London’s most visually inspiring and interesting locations. Street Scape shies away from the tourist traps and offers a genuine snapshot of the city while teaching you how to take great photos.

Street Scape is guided by a pro-photographer and city specialist.
Cost: £95

When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday (first Saturday of the month only), half-day

4. Foto Ruta Academia – the one with professional photo tuition

Set against a backdrop of authentic, original and inspiring city locations, the Foto Ruta Academia is a street photography tour that brings the city to life and offers participants one-to-one professional photography tuition.

Cost: £265

When: Monday-Sunday subject to demand, full-day 

Here’s 16 city street photos that’ll whet your appetite:

About the author

Oonagh ShielContent Manager at Cheapflights whose travel life can be best summed up as BC (before children) and PC (post children). We only travel during the school holidays so short-haul trips and staycations are our specialities!

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