This post compares and reviews the various options you have for a Metropolitan Museum of Art tour, including official guided tours, night tours, and tours from outside companies. Get skip-the-line tickets with free cancellation. NOTE: As of March 2024, the Met has once again started to offer Museum Highlights tours, and they are also offering […]
This post provides information about things to see and do on Primrose Hill in London. We’ll also include details about the history of this location, how to get there and nearby attractions. What is Primrose Hill How to Get Here Highlights of the Area Things to Do in Primrose Hill Things to Do Nearby Best […]
Every Harry Potter fan knows the most famous train platform in the world: Platform 9 and 3/4! Each also likely knows that the station where scenes of the platform were filmed is in London. This post will show you how to find Platform 9 and 3/4 in King's Cross Station, including tips on planning your […]
A lot of people worry about how safe it is to visit New Orleans, and while this is a generally valid concern, they are often a bit overblown. This post will cover some of the most common questions visitors have when coming to New Orleans and provide 7 tips for staying safe during your visit. […]
This post will cover how to get tickets for the Clink Prison Museum, how to get there, tours they offer, and discounts to help you save some money. Overview The Clink is one of the most notorious and historic prisons in all of London. Dating back to the year 1144, this is actually the oldest […]
Not sure what tour to take? Check out the quick summary of our tours. If you don’t see a tour on our schedule that fits yours, let us know. We offer private tours as well. Check our our Self-Guided Walking Tours. Figuring out what tour to take can be a hard choice! We offer a […]
This post covers the weather in September in London, including average temperatures and rainfall as well as tips on what to wear and do this month. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES In early September in London, you will likely experience comfortable daytime temperatures near 21-22 C (70 F) with a couple of the warmer afternoons reaching up into […]
As guides offering free walking tours in Chicago, we're always getting questions about how to visit popular attractions without paying full price. This post contains info on how to get low-cost tickets to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, as well as provide tips on planning your visit. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may […]
The following post will provide tips on the best time to go to London. Consequently, it also helps you avoid the worst time to visit London. We’ll focus on the most affordable time of year, the best weather, and other factors to consider before making a decision. The Quick Answer If you’re looking for a […]
This post covers the best things to do in New York City in October. We include nighttime activities, free as well as family-friendly things to do, all updated for 2024. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER This section will feature our top 10 activities to enjoy in New York City throughout October. Be sure […]
This article gives you the best things to do in London during October, updated for 2024. We include a top 10 list, of nighttime activities, free things to do, as well as family-friendly attractions. As local London tour guides, we have drawn upon our extensive extensive experiences to come up with this list of October […]
This post covers how to get discounted tickets to the Tower of London, how to plan your visit, and what you’ll see on your tour. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. Overview There are […]
This post is an overview of the September weather in Chicago, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. If you'll be in town either before or after the month, make sure to check our posts on weather in August and October. HOW COLD IS CHICAGO […]
This post is about visiting the Audubon Aquarium and includes information on tickets, the best times to go, how to get there, and what aquatic life and exhibits you’ll see. As local walking tour guides, we’ve all been to the aquarium and really enjoyed it. To make your visit the best it can be we’ve […]
If you're ready for a break after one of our free London walking tours, an affordable afternoon tea should hit the spot. Sometimes called ‘High Tea’, Afternoon Tea refers to the experience of attending a hotel or restaurant in one’s finery, sipping tea, and indulging in scones, sandwiches, and petits fours. Here are some of […]
Whether you're planning to take our Lower Manhattan tour or you already have, chances are you'll want to follow it up by visiting one of the most popular attractions in the area, the Freedom Tower! Also known as One World Observatory, this beautiful building is the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. It stands as both […]
