This post is a guide to visiting the Air Force Memorial, including directions on how to get there and a self-guided tour. For more information on the traditional bomb burst with missing man that inspired the Air Force Memorial spires, read the design section below. Overview The Air Force Memorial honors the service and heritage […]
This post covers how to use the Metro subway in Washington, D.C., including tips on SmartTrip Cards, tourist passes, and how to navigate the public transport system. While the DC Metro is great for getting you around the city, it can't get you around the National Mall. Let DC by Foot be your guide on […]
This post covers everything you need to know about visiting the Trafalgar Square Christmas Market in central London. The market's dates are still TBD but should be sometime in late November and will remain open until the start of January! We include details about festive activities, decorations, winter markets, and other fun things to see […]
This post provides information about how to get 2-for-1 tickets to the London Eye when using the National Rail, including a description of all the steps necessary to get this deal. How to Get 2 For 1 London Eye Tickets The National Rail offers a 2-for-1 discount on tickets for many top London attractions, including […]
For tourists, the Upper East Side is known mainly for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park. But with many more interesting attractions, the Upper East Side is a neighborhood worth visiting for a few hours. Below are some of the best things to do on the Upper East Side including museums, parks, shopping, […]
This post is a guide to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, known popularly as "The Vietnam Wall", with tips on how to find particular names. Visiting the Vietnam Wall with tour groups is a special honor for me. My Uncle Jim served in Vietnam and would later die to illness he received while […]
This post lists over 20 self-guided walking tours of DC, including GPS-enabled audio tours and neighborhood guides all produced by our guides here at Free Tours by Foot. Enjoy your self guided tour? Make a donation to help support the guides. You can Venmo @canden-ftbf or Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dcbyfoot Self Guided tours of […]
The National Gallery of Art is one of the top art museums in DC, but it isn't the only one. There are contemporary art galleries, art museums focused on women, African art, Asian art and much more. Our DC expert guides have compiled the top 10 art museums in DC, how to visit them and […]
This post will cover each of the best bus tours in Liverpool, including hop-on hop-off services and outings that will take you to all the most notable Beatles landmarks. Overview Hop-on Hop-off Tours Beatles Bus Tours Combo Packages Liverpool Walking Tours Overview There are currently two different types of bus tour in Liverpool that will […]
You’re about to head to London - what should you buy? What are the best London souvenirs? We’ve got answers. Let’s face it – for some of us, shopping is the best thing about travelling. If you love buying souvenirs for your loved ones (and yourself) while on vacation, this is the post for you. […]
This post lists more than 50 fun events and things to do in Amsterdam in 2024. We include free activities, family-friendly attractions, and things to do after dark. Our tour guides in Amsterdam are always being asked about the best things to do, and we have included many of their recommendations in the list below. […]
This is a short guide to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, including tips on parking, public transport as well as a short guided tour. The Jefferson Memorial is located on the Tidal Basin, so not officially on the National Mall but close enough! We visit this on our National Mall & Tidal Basin […]
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is one of the more moving museums to visit in Washington D.C. It explains the history of the Holocaust - what led to it, the horrific events that unfolded, and the aftermath. While it is not part of the Smithsonian, it is free to visit but timed tickets are […]
Christmas is the most enchanting time of year at Kew Gardens. This post covers general information, how to buy tickets, what you'll find at Kew, and food options. Now in its tenth year, Christmas at Kew sees thousands of people flock to see this after-dark festive attraction. Many of Kew’s 12,000 trees and bushes are […]
DC by Foot is proud to offer field trips to DC Public Schools for civic-themed tours of Washington DC. We strongly believe that local students deserve a chance to explore their backyard with an expert guide. A portion of sales from our ticketed tours go to support our DC Public Schools Field Trip Scholarships. We […]
This post is about the White House Visitor Center and what you can find inside. It is a good option if you are unable to obtain tickets to visit inside the White House. Visiting the White House Visitor Center After an extensive revamping, the White House Visitor Center is open again to the public.
