Small-Group Walking Photo Tour of Prague

great tour

good nice and funny guide got helped to know how to improve my photos and was flexible about what i wanted and needed from the tour

Great photo tour!

Great tour! Had a private tour With Jan around Prague. Super flexible and professional. He customizes the tour based on experience level and preferences, and never rushed me when I was shooting. Great balance giving informative suggestions without being overbearing. Highly recommend! -Kathleen

Do yourself a favour and book this wonderful photography tour in Prague!

My son and husband came along with me on this tour as my "extras" just to follow along which was a great option to have. I was hesitant to do a photography tour but Jan was patient, kind and very knowledgeable. We went to some great spots which we had not been to and would not have found. Jan provided tips on camera settings and talked through composition. I learnt a lot but also came away feeling as though I am on a better path to getting what I want to out of photography. Jan was very helpful and easy to talk to. I really enjoyed this tour and now have some great pictures of our time in Prague. We all would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone and everyone visiting Prague. Thank you Jan! Tracey

Very highly recommended

Wonderful experience! Jan knows some great, out of the way, spots for iconic photos of Prague and is an excellent professional photographer. He provided a wealth of tips on shot-making and camera settings. More than that though, he is excellent company.

Photography Tour

I had the pleasure on going on a fantastic photography tour with Yan Miracky. He was very nice as well as proffesional and gave great pointers and tips about how to improve my photography skills. I had a great time, learned alot along the way and ended up with some amazing shots.

Awesome

Fabulous Photo tour in Prague. Jan knew exactly where to take me for the best shots and also provided some excellent tips and tutorials on photography. Great person to hang out with and great conversationalist. Highly recommend his tour

Outstanding photographer and educator!

My friend Karen and I did a private night tour of Prague with Jan. We decided to do this last minute and we were impressed with his response time. We both are amateurs at photography and Jan took the time to really explain and critique our photos in a very constructive way. Not only did we take amazing photos, but Jan is very personable and patient! You will not be disappointed when you book a tour with Jan. It was very enjoyable and I have come away a better photographer. Very inspirational and I can’t wait to take more photographs to apply my new found knowledge.

Highlight of My Time in Prague

I wasn't sure at first about whether to take a photography tour, but after writing to Jan to learn more about what I could expect, I was so impressed by his gracious, clear, and thorough communication (not to mention his own very fine photography) that I went ahead and signed up. I'm so glad I did, as it was definitely the highlight of my time in Prague! I immediately felt comfortable with Jan as he was so personable, patient, and understanding of my needs. By e-mail before the tour, he invited me to share some thoughts about what I wanted to achieve as well as a few photos that would demonstrate my taste in subject matter, etc. He clearly took those into consideration in planning our 3.5 hours together and thus made the very most of our time together. He gave me lots of useful tips about composition, exposure, and other technical aspects of photography in a way that was not only understandable, but also inspirational. With some practice, I think I will now be able to move to the next skill level. After the tour, he took the extra step of sharing a few resources with me that will continue to guide me into the future. Most especially, I really enjoyed meeting Jan... we had a lot of fun! Thanks, Jan. You're the best.

Great ideas and learnings

I did a private evening tour with Jan and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am getting back to photography after a few years and he was very understanding and supportive of me taking everything slowly. Very kind and also encouraging. He gave some great suggestions/tips and his own pictures are something one can learn from as well. Absolutely recommended for those who are trying to make some great pictures in Prague. The only thing I was left wishing for was more time photowalking with Jan :)

Private Evening Photographic Tour

I only started venturing on the photography exactly one year ago, but I consume lots of learning content on youtube and dedicated websites and blogs. I don't get to practise as much as I'd like due to University but when I do find the time, I push myself to improve and improve fast. Therefore many of the concepts I hoped to learn or could possibly learn with Jan were already previously studied or practised by me, so at first, I was somewhat afraid of paying such a large sum of money for a photo-tour, specially a private one. But in the end, I still think it was worth it. It's different to watch/read photography contents online and then applying them alone or applying them with the help of a joyful professional. With Jan help I was able to interiorize concepts and even learn unexpected things in a very short time window. What I liked most about the tour, was how Jan helped me to think critically about what I am trying to achieve, with special regards to positioning and composition of elements. If I could, I would have booked his services for Cesky Krumlov too or even for a full-day, without regrets, however, as a student, I did not have any more budget available. If you are into photography and you feel like you could improve, definetly book with him. I noticed he will try to incorporate your main objectives and goals for the class in his general public tour and if you are really specific about what you'd like to learn, I have a feeling he will be able to help you too! In my case, I wanted to learn how to better use my filter system and Jan made sure I used it in at least one of our stops! Furthermore, he speaks clear English and he is an easy person to talk with. No problems breaking the ice.

Loved it

Had a lovely tour with Jan. He was a lovely guide and prague is a beautiful city. He brought us to interesting locations and shared tips on composition and settings. He was also very quick to reply my queries prior to the tour. it was a while since i last went out and took images, this tour helped bring back some joy in capturing scenes. : )

Amazing tour !!!

This tour is a must do in Prague. I really had a great time. Jan is very kind and professional. He is a great photographer and a wonderful guide. He gave me a lot of useful tips that helped me not only shooting amazing pictures of Prague, but also improved my general knowledge of photography. I really recommend this tour!!!

Great opportunity to improve photography skills

I was very happy with the opportunity to learn from Jan tips and tricks of making my photography better. Jan is extremely knowledgeable in the field of photography and can easily tailor his abundant knowledge and experience in this field towards your specific needs. After taking the tour, I started seeing the things around me from a different perspective - like through the camera lens, “framing” my surroundings into beautiful images. I also learned how to become more professional in my photography, specifically, working with long exposure settings. I got experience of adding the movement into the photography process. Furthermore, I received valuable feedback regarding my previous photographs and learned the basics of image post-processing in the Lightroom software. Importantly, Jan is very dependable person. He communicates efficiently and responds promptly whenever it is necessary. This is especially important when you are coming a long way from overseas and have possible changes in plans due to the weather, etc. It was a great pleasure to work with Jan! I highly recommend the tours with him to all, who is interested in both solidifying their existing photography skills and/or taking their photography to a new level.

Great early morning photo tour

It was well worth getting up early to meet Jan for our private photo tour. My husband is a hobby photographer and Jan showed us the best spots. I was able to just tag along and thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Jan. He also offered a great restaurant suggestion, which is always nice to get from a local. Thanks Jan! I hope that we can join in one of your other tours some day!

Excellent experience!

Jan was a wonderful guide both for his knowledge of photography and the city! He is very personable and fun! His English is beyond fluent! We will stay in touch for future opportunities to join a travel tour!

Great photo tour of Prague

Had a great time on Jan's photo tour of Prague! I did the night tour and although the weather was not ideal I had a great time and most importantly I learned a lot. Jan is very patient and a great photographer. He showed me several tips to take my photos to the next level, and luckily I still had a few days left to be able to practice what I learned. I also elected to participate in his tutorial of Lightroom where he took my photos from the tour and showed me what he would do to develop them in Lightroom. It was really a great complement to the photo tour. I'd highly recommend this for those that are somewhat new to using Lightroom.

Prague photo tour

Jan was awesome showed us all the top places to take photos and sunset and was able to explain and teach new photography things to me

Excellent tips

This tour provided by Jan was a game changer for me as an amateur. He was extremely informative, covered any and all questions I had, took us to interesting locations and was very patient in explaining the various settings. He spent time reviewing our photos and giving very helpful advice. He also answered any follow up questions after the tour. Very enjoyable tour. I would recommend to anyone, amateur or professional.

Fantastic Prague Experience. One I will never forget.

I recently did two personal photo tours with Jan (morning and evening) in Prague and had a fantastic enjoyable time. Jan offered many helpful tips and insight, but more importantly, he was genuine and personal. It was like I was out photographing with a great friend and not an instructor. He made my time and photography in Prague unforgettable and a cherished experience. I highly recommend Jan and I hope to shoot with him again. Best regards from Utah.

Excellent Photography Tour

If you are interested in learning more about photography and walking away with a couple great shots of Prague, I would highly recommend doing a tour with Jan. I learned a great deal and had lot of fun spending time with him. You will not regret working this into your agenda.

Evening Photo Tour

Had the opportunity to have a photo tour with Johnny in Prague, excellent guide, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!

A excellent photography tour that exceeded my expectations

A very productive 3.5 hrs both morning & evening photography tour with Jan on Friday 18th May .My husband Dieter gave me the tour for my birthday present while we were on a European river cruise finishing in Prague he extended our Prague days to fit in a photography tour with Jan.I was lucky to be the only one on the tour due to a cancellation in the morning .At 6 pm Jan came to pick us up from the hotel & we did another 3.5 hrs .I felt I learnt so much more especially composition & histogram which I struggled with .During the day we went out & practiced what I had learnt in the morning & even the next day I practiced.I feel now I don't need to take so many photos of the same place to get a nice photo. Thank you Jan for all your help .If anyone is looking to improve there photography skills Jan is the man very patient & has a lot of knowledge on all aspects of photography.I am looking forward to starting to edit my photos now that I have just returned home once the jet lag wears off

Johnny's Small Group Walking Photo Tour of Prague

Johnny did a great job of getting me to some nice locations and made the best of our dicey lighting that day.

Great Tour!

Amazing Tour! Jan is a super nice bloke and very knowledgable about photography and Prague. The tour was real good fun and even though the light was not great Jan adapted, and showed his true photography skills, by getting us some great images! I would highly recommend the tour and would do it again if we return to Prague!

Evening Tour in Prague

Our photo tour was the highlight of our three days in Prague. I emailed Jan a few weeks prior to the trip, and he was very responsive and gave advice as to what I should bring. My husband and I ended up being the only ones on the tour due to a last minute cancelation. We went to several different locations and Jan encouraged me to take as long as I wanted to shoot. He gave great feedback as to composition and helped me better understand the different features of my camera. I would recommend this tour to any skill level. Jan is obviously very passionate about photography and has a wealth of knowledge. This was a great tour for the middle of our trip, as I used the techniques I learned in our next stop in Berlin. Jan, thank you so much for a great time!

Great tour!

I contacted Jan about doing one of his photo tours and Jan was very quick to respond. However, the day before the tour, he got sick and was unavailable to conduct the tour. However, he contacted his colleague Martin and arranged for Martin to show me around. Again, there was some great communication and we met the next day for the tour. It was drizzling but that didn't damper our spirits and Martin showed me tons of great locations to shoot some great photos of Prague. He even gave some tips and offered to let me use his camera to take photos if I so wanted. Martin was very knowledgeable about Prague and afterwards, emailed me more locations to take photos of if I were to ever go back to Prague, which I would like very much! Overall, it was an excellent experience and even though I did not do the tour with Jan, Martin was an outstanding guide. I would recommend this tour to everyone.

I need a Jan in every city I visit

Thanks Jan for accommodating me so last minute. It was a wonderful trip through the back alleys of Prague - never too far from the tourist spots but would not have known it without Jan's guidance. He provided tips on framing, composition, and helped with tripod set up, use of ND filters and occasional help as I was fumbling with lenses. It was bitter cold and when I was ready to give up and dive into a coffee shop he kept us moving. Jan has an extremely pleasant personality and the conversation was easy and fluid. The most productive hour at the end of the tour was an crash yet focused course on Lightroom post processing - who knew of the capabilities being a Photoshop guy myself. We edited 10 photos together and Jan uploaded the catalog with all adjustments and presets. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY to meet a great guy, learn the fundamentals of photography and wonderful conversation.

Highly Recommended!

I was lucky enough to join Jan for both a morning and evening tour during our recent stay in Prague. Jan is a great photo guide who not only provides advice on the technical aspects of photography and composition, but also provides the history and background stories to the sights we visited during the tours. Jan's communication before and follow up after the tour was excellent. A photo tour is a great way to explore a new destination and I highly recommend Johnny's Prague Photo Tours. I will definitely book another tour when I return to Prague, and like other reviewers, I am also looking at joining Jan on other tours outside Prague.

One of the best ways to see Prague!

On our recent trip, my wife and I decided to book a photo tour early in our stay in each location, as it’s such a wonderful way to get a different view of a place (rather than the crowded typical tours that only show you shots you could just buy on a postcard). We can honestly say that Jan was the very best photo guide that we encountered in our whole trip. It’s obvious that he takes this work very seriously, and even before we met he was great at staying in contact, even familiarising himself with our work and the kinds of photography we each like to do. When the weather forecast turned sour for our scheduled time (it was the middle of winter after all), Jan was so flexible in moving to a different time. When we did actually meet up for the tour, Jan very quickly made a positive impression on us; he was attentive, friendly, and generous in sharing his experience as a photographer, and taking us to some wonderful vantage points to capture beautiful shots of the amazing city that is Prague. We were both so impressed with his manner, and we learnt heaps from his detailed and careful critique of our shots, and his advice and support in setting up shots. Mid-way through our walk, the weather decided not to cooperate, and as we took shelter in a nearby warm café to avoid the hail and lightning occurring outside, we had a wonderful opportunity to get to know Jan a little better, and to see some examples of his work. We would suggest you take the time to look him up: his work is truly excellent and reinforces the fact that you’re learning from the very best. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jan’s photography tours to anyone visiting Prague; although we are both quite experienced photographers, it was clear to us that his calm, patient, and casual manner would be suitable for any experience level. We’re so impressed that we’re looking into his other photography tours in places further afield! Book it – you won’t regret it, and you’ll have some fantastic shots to bring home with you.

Great Instructor/Guide & Shoot Locations!

My 1st trip to Prague. Johnny was extremely knowledgeable with both well known and less well known shoot locations. We were a group of five and Johnny spent significant time with each of us. Johnny timed the shoot locations so that the lighting was optimum for each. You could never accomplish the number of locations at the correct time of the day doing this by yourself from a tour guide book. I HIGHLY recommend Johnny's Prague Photo Tours to any photography enthusiast visiting Prague and wanting to bring home some winning shots!

Evening tour of Prague

Jan, is a great photographer and guide, he know the city quite well. I was really looking forward to do the tour and It was even better that I hoped for. Also he is funny and knows a lot of things. I hope that I get the change to take one of his other photo tours in another country.

What a way to see Prague

First off, Jan is a remarkable photographer and I was fortunate enough to get to hang with him for a few hours one evening around six weeks ago in between him netting around the world taking more stunning pictures. If you are going to Prague and want to get back home with an array of beautiful photos, look no further. I got to learn a few new tricks, we visited some stunning spots and we had a great time wandering around. I’m really grateful to have been able to do this tour and would absolutely do this again - in fact, I’m hoping to be able to do something like with Jan when he next visits somewhere closer to home like New Zealand or Myanmar. That’s how good this was.

Lovely experience!

I am a total beginner of photography and was a bit worried. Jan is a wonderful teacher who is able to accommodate photographers of different levels. He is able to introduce you to the world of photography effortlessly and also full of fun. I learned the basic techniques to take photos manually and to do night views. Was also shown spots particularly suitable for photo taking in Prague. (I could not find them myself!) Took away a lot from the tour. Enjoyed Jan's personalities and interactions also. It was a very special experience for me. I would recommend it to anyone interested in photography!

A must for travelers!

Highly recommended to everyone who wants to see the city from a different perspective and not from that of a regular tourist. It was both fun and educational. Jan was exceptionally patient to me especially because I am a newbie to the mirror less/dslr world. Check out his website and all the tours that he offers internationally. FYI- I initially signed up for just the evening tour but since it exceeded my expectations, I added the morning tour the following day. Definitely worth it.

Amazing Tour

Just returned from Prague where I had the pleasure of meeting Jan and taking his Morning and Evening photography tours. It far exceeded my expectations and I am a better photographer from this experience. His knowledge of the art of photography and expertise of the area made for a delightful time as we walked to the "best" spots to achieve our photos. I would highly recommend Jan's tours for anyone visiting Prague!

Great Time with Jan

As a professional photographer from the United States, I always look for one-on-one photo tours when I travel internationally. Jan was a great find. His skill set is excellent, he has an eye for great composition, he knows his way around a camera, and I'm sure he can be helpful whatever your photographic level. I did both his morning and evening tours and was not disappointed. Great job! Thanks, Jan.

Morning Photography tour of Prague

From the start to finish, all exceeded expectation with Jan; communication, photography knowledge, fun factor, and locations. Jan was very patient with me for I'm just starting to learn photography and he explained photography compositions, lighting, and manual funtions of the camera for the early morning photography. He was very informative and made things simple for me when we sat down for post-processing with Lightroom CC. Would love to do one of his photography trips around the world if I get a chance one day!

Fantastic Experience!

I did the evening tour and it was fantastic. Johnny is a wonderful photographer and extremely knowledgeable about settings, composition, locations, and making things fun and creative. I absolutely recommend doing one of his tours. I shot around Prague in between business meetings for a few days on my own and the pictures were ok, but I came away with wonderful images from Johnny’s tour. Much better than if I had stayed on my own and just walked around. I also thought the cost was very reasonable and the timing was just right! Thank you again, Johnny. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour!

Johnny's Prague Photo Tours

Just returned from Prague where I did the morning and evening photo tour with Jan. One of the highlights of my trip! He is such a joy to be around and a wealth of information when it comes to photography. Without doubt, I would recommend Jan to anyone wanting to improve their photography skills and to see Prague through a photographer's eyes. Excellent tour! I would give him 10 stars if I could. Ernestine Foret

Must to do tour in Prague

Jan is a great photographer, good guide and fun to be around. He took us to all the great spots in Prague. He also gave great tips on improving the photography. He even gave a quick lesson on Post processing. I really found his tips and suggestions useful and helped me with my pictures. I would highly recommend this tour with Jan if you are visiting Prague and want to take some great pictures of this beautiful city.

A great 1 to 1 lesson.

I contacted Jan earlier in the year and we finalised the details only the day before as Jan had only just returned from a tour. I was the only one to have booked him for the Sunrise tour that day so I had a one-to-one lesson which resulted in me learning so much more about my own camera that I hadn't known before during the 3.5 hours. Despite a slightly damp and overcast start to the morning, I was still able to get some great shots with his expert tuition and we went on to get other shots in sites I wouldn't have otherwise visited or known about. He's not a tour guide but I still learnt a lot about Prague. Jan is very patient, professional and knowledgeable about photography and a really nice guy and I would highly recommend anyone to book a tour with him when visiting the city. I went on to use some of that day's techniques to vastly improve my pictures during my remaining time in Prague.

Great Tour and Photography Training

Had a very last minute trip to Prague that allowed me some time to venture out into the city, and I wanted to have somebody help me to make the best of the experience. With little notice, Johnny was able to accommodate my availability and provided me with a great overview of the best sights in the city, along with a great deal of professional advice on how to improve my photos (though I feel fairly comfortable at an amateur level with my D-SLR, Johnny gave a lot of practical advice on how to use the settings in various ways to maximize the potential of the camera), and was extremely patient and friendly during the entire experience. It was well worth it! I will say that this might not be the most appropriate tour if your interest is more historical than photographic (I was far more interested in finding better photos and photography techniques, but Johnny was upfront that our focus would not be on the history of the locations, but almost entirely on taking good photographs). I had never stepped foot in any of the areas we went to and Johnny did a good job of pointing out the names of significant landmarks and a basic description of the areas, but the tour was clearly meant for photographers, or at least those most interested in getting good pictures above all else. It was exactly what I was looking for.

This tour was one of the highlights of my travels!

Photography is a hobby of mine and I love to take travel photos to capture the beauty and the memories. Jan did a great job of taking me to some places I had been but to see them differently. He then took me to some additional places. I used features of my camera that I have been ignoring - not longer! What was particularly fun was being able to apply some of the techniques on the rest of my travels. I highly recommend this tour! You wont regret it and you will bring back some fantastic photos! Oh, and Jan is a great guy who makes the tour a lot of fun.

Great photography tour, time well spent!

This tour was a great way to see Prague with a different perspective, and learn about photography from basics to advanced techniques. As a beginner I was a bit nervous to begin with, but Jan was very patient and helpful, and I learned a lot about my camera and settings, what to look for when shooting, what to be careful of with every shot, etc. It was amazing to learn how to get an interesting shot of a common subject, one that (as Jan said) ‘doesn’t look exactly like the tens of shots that have been shot by other tourists in the last hour’. I booked the evening tour which went on from 5pm to around 8.30pm, but time flew by and I was was still longing for more when it finished. Luckily I had some hours I the next day to revisit some places for a better shot, and also apply what I’d learned. I highly recommend the tour!

Do You Really Want To Take Great Photos!!!...Take This Course Now........

If you have even the slightest desire to want to take great photos. Take this course. Where to start……I have been meaning to take a photo course in digital photography for some time and was finally able to do so. I live and work in Europe as an American civilian so seeing a Photo Tour in Prague seemed to be what the “doctor ordered”. I purchased my digital camera about 2 years ago but with so many places to see and limited time to do so, I procrastinated taking any formal training and fumbled my way thru taking snap shots all over Europe trying to understand digital photography on my own. The bad news is, I waited over 2 years to sign up and take a photo course and as a consequence have literally hundreds and hundreds of mediocre pictures from many countries. The good news is, I signed up for the Prague Photo Tour from Jan Miracky, a professional photographer and an outstanding instructor. I was able to spend 4 hours doing an Evening Prague Photo tour and it was worth every last cent. Jan has the patience and expertise to teach at whatever level you think you are at and want to be. In my younger years I did a lot of 35mm photography and then got out of the photo arena for a long time until I decided to pick up a good digital camera and get back into it. The information that Jan shared with me was more than I could have hoped for. In four hours it was non-stop learning and practicing. Imagine opening up a photo magazine and seeing a great photo and then being about to get personalized instruction from that photographer for four hours sharing with you the tools and know how to take that quality of photograph. Jan did not lecture, he merely shared his knowledge and helped me practice each of the skills. We went from photo composition to over and under exposer techniques to special effects, to filters, to camera settings, and even discussed tripods and photo applications. Jan was not only a wealth of information but I was actually able to use the information on the spot and was amazed at the change in my photographs. I went with the hope of being able to change my snap shots into artistic photographs and ended up with not only photos that “pop out” but knowledge that will catapult me into a whole new level of photography. Jan is also an expert with post processing techniques. If you sign up for the tour, sign up for post processing as well. You will not regret it. My only regret is that I did not sign up for this course over two years ago. I plan on staying in touch with Jan and will definitely take more tours and post processing techniques from him in the future.

An amazing way to see Prague and get the best photographs from an expert photographer!

This tour was an excellent way to start our holiday. Jan is a local and took us throughout Prague to get the best photographs. These places were "off the beaten path" so the photos were somewhat unique. I am a beginner in photography but Jan worked with me to make sure I took the perfect pictures. He also gave me some excellent pointers I'll be using for years to come! My only regret is we only booked the evening tour. We should have taken the morning tour as well. So you need to do both!

Stunning photos with Johnny's Prague Photo Tours

I booked an evening photo tour with Jan and it was one of the highlights of my time in Prague. Jan is amazing, not only during the booking process but especially during the tour day when weather predictions were not that positive. Ultimately I was the only participant and Jan helped me patiently improving my very rusty skills and even borrowed me his filters to get even better photos under difficult weather circumstances. He knows exactly where to get the best shots and also had good advice for other possible spot and is a very positive person. I loved every minute of this tour and highly recommend it if you want to get stunning photos from beautiful Prague.

Great photo tour in Prague

It was great to have a local take me to the best spots in Prague to get some great photos and help me compose a great image. Jan was very patient and accomodating - I had injured my ankle a couple of days prior to arriving in Prague and was not as mobile as usual. Jan altered his usual/recommended itinerary for me and we took our time (and a cheeky uber or two) to get around a little easier. Definitely bring your walking shoes for this tour!! Even with the modified itinerary we still did quite a bit of walking. I did both the day and evening tour so I had a jam packed day.

Best way to see Prague

I booked in with Jan during my stay in Prague in June. I ended up being the only person that evening and it was brilliant. Not put off by having a small tour, Jan was great fun and easy to get along with. I brought along my CSC camera which I did not have much experience with and Jan was able to show me some setting that I was not aware of. I didn't even know it had manual focus!! I would highly recommend Jan's tour to anybody, either starting or pro. He's a local and that is definitely my favourite way to see any city!

Fantastic Guide in Prague

I am a professional photographer but wanted a local's view of Prague for finding unique and creative perspectives on this gorgeous old city. Jan did not disappoint. No only did he find trails and spots to shoot from that I would never have thought of, his technical knowledge of photography is exceptional. I often hire a local photographer when I am traveling to assist me. Jan is, by far, the best I have worked with around the globe. He's knowledgeable, talented and fun to work with. His communications before our meeting was great and the organization of the tour was flawless.