Small Groups, Local Friends...
Your Backstage Pass to Italy
A deeper, more meaningful way to experience Italy.
Through small-group experiences and expert guidance, you’ll discover hidden corners, connect with local communities, and learn how to see Italy through a more creative and personal lens.
– Hands-on photography instruction tailored to your level
– Insider access to lesser-known locations
– Immersive experiences rooted in local culture and daily life
– Carefully curated itineraries with expert local guides
– Small groups for a more personal and meaningful experience
Whether you’re refining your photographic skills or simply seeking a more intimate way to explore Italy, our workshops blend creativity, discovery, and human connection into unforgettable journeys, where learning, travel, and inspiration naturally come together.
2026 Photo Tours & Workshops
Amalfi Coast
Seascapes & Villages
April 10-16, 2026
Find inspiration during 7 days and 6 nights along Italy’s most iconic coastline, exploring dramatic seascapes, timeless cliffside villages.
Sicily
Passions & Traditions
April 19-26, 2026
Take a unique journey for 8 days and 7 nights through the ancient sites, vibrant markets and baroque towns of eastern Sicily.
Puglia
The Best of Southern Italy
May 1-8, 2026
Have a truly authentic experience in the “heel of the boot.” Enjoy the warm welcome and rich flavors of the deep south.
Tuscany
Villages & Landscapes
May 16-23, 2026
Escaoe the tourist track and experience the real Tuscany. Landscapes of the Val d’Orcia and the most beautiful villages you’ve never hear of.
Tuscia
Italy’s Best Kept Secret
June 4-10, 2026
Explore the magical region between Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Visit ancient Etruscan towns clinging to cliffs. Begin and end in Rome.
Dolomites
Alpine Charm
July 2-10, 2026
Perhaps the most photogenic mountains in the world, the Dolomites offer high-drama peaks and serene alpine villages, you’ll visit alpine villages.
BOLOGNA
Foto / Foodie Tour
June 15-22, 2026
Bologna is for foodies. It’s also a place photographers can escape mainstream tourism and and be immersed in a vibrant and metropolitan town.
Lake Garda
Wine & Heritage Extension
September 23-30, 2026
From elegant Verona to the calm shores of Lake Garda, the cliffs of Riva del Garda, and the turquoise tones of Lago di Tenno, each day unveils a distinct mood and creative possibilities.
Lake Como
Piedmont Wine Extension
October 7-14, 2026
Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, where artists and royalty have vacationed for centuries. There’s no more image-rich location in all of Italy for photographers.
IW Directors – Mauro Riva, Drake Busath, Gabriele Angelini
Celebrating Over 25 Years
Since 1999, Italy Workshops has been leading photographers to the most beautiful and inspiring corners of Italy. Our highly recommended tours take you off the beaten path to discover hidden gems, local flavors, and authentic cultural experiences.
Along the way, you’ll meet fascinating locals, taste regional specialties, and create more informed and original photographs. Each workshop blends hands-on photography instruction with a rich, immersive journey, offering not just improved skills behind the lens but a truly memorable holiday filled with the heart and soul of Italy.
What our Guests are Saying
“…it was much more than just a beautiful trip and photography workshop.
It rekindled my creativity – something I thought was lost.”
Janis Jean
Vancouver Island, CA
Tuscany Workshop
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What our Guests are Saying
“…it was much more than just a beautiful trip and photography workshop.
It rekindled my creativity – something I thought was lost.”
Janis Jean
Vancouver Island, CA
Tuscany Workshop 2024
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