How to Remove Tourists from Travel Photos (3 Free Methods)
To remove tourists from travel photos, upload your image to EditThisPic and describe what to remove: 'remove all the people in the background' or 'erase the tourists blocking the monument.' The AI removes every stranger and reconstructs the scenery behind them — cobblestones, walls, sky, water. Free, no signup required.
You Traveled Thousands of Miles for That Shot
You waited for the perfect light at the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, or Machu Picchu — and the photo is full of strangers in neon jackets. Every traveler knows the frustration. AI now lets you erase tourists from your travel photos in seconds, giving you the clean landmark shot you actually wanted.
Method 1: Remove All People at Once (Best for Crowded Landmarks)
The fastest approach for busy tourist spots. Upload your photo and say 'remove all the people from this photo.' The AI identifies every person in the frame, erases them, and fills in the architecture, pavement, and scenery behind them. Works especially well at landmarks with repetitive patterns like stone walls, tiled plazas, and columned buildings.
Method 2: Remove Specific People (Best for Partial Crowds)
When your travel companion is in the shot but strangers are ruining the background, be selective. Say 'remove the group of people on the right side' or 'erase the person in the red jacket behind us.' This keeps your subjects untouched while clearing out only the unwanted tourists.
Method 3: Remove and Extend the Scene (Best for Tight Crops)
Sometimes tourists are so close to the camera that removing them leaves a large gap. In this case, ask the AI to 'remove the people in the foreground and extend the plaza.' The AI fills the space with more of the surrounding scene — continuing the cobblestones, grass, or sand naturally.
Which Travel Scenes Work Best?
- Landmark facades and monuments: Stone, brick, and architectural details fill very cleanly
- Beaches and coastlines: Sand and water patterns are easy for AI to reconstruct
- Narrow streets and alleyways: Cobblestones and building walls continue naturally
- Temple and church interiors: Repetitive arches and tile floors work well
- Open plazas and squares: Large paved areas fill seamlessly
- Nature overlooks and viewpoints: Sky, mountains, and vegetation are straightforward
Tips for the Cleanest Results
Shoot with landmarks filling most of the frame — the less background the AI needs to reconstruct, the better. If tourists overlap the landmark itself (standing in a doorway, leaning on a column), describe the fix specifically: 'remove the person and restore the doorway behind them.' For group tours blocking an entire section, a second pass may help clean up edges where multiple people overlapped.
Step-by-Step Guide
Upload Your Travel Photo
Drop your vacation photo into EditThisPic. Works with any travel shot — landmarks, beaches, street scenes, nature overlooks, temple interiors.
Describe Who to Remove
Be clear about scope: 'remove all the tourists' clears everyone, or get specific with 'remove the crowd on the left side of the steps.' If your travel partner is in the frame, specify who to keep.
Review the Reconstruction
Check that the landmark, pavement, and background scenery continue naturally where people were removed. Look at the ground plane — shadows and reflections should look consistent.
Refine If Needed
If a tourist was overlapping a landmark detail, describe the fix: 'clean up the column where the person was standing.' Most simple scenes need just one pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get the Clean Travel Shot You Wanted?
Upload your photo and describe what to remove. Free, no signup required.
Remove Tourists Now