This post is about how to take a tour of the Houses of Parliament, as well as attend public debates. It covers security, dress codes, and other important tips. And be sure to take one of our walking tours that cover the palace. HOW TO GET TO THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER Be sure to check […]
In this post, we will provide an overview of how to get cheap London Eye tickets and how discounts. We include a variety of deals, combination tickets, details about opening hours, and where to find the attraction. Originally built for the millennium celebrations in the year 2000, the London Eye is now a permanent fixture […]
This post is about visiting the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, including directions, hours, and detail about what you will see there.
London is a culinary capital and food tours here are becoming more and more popular. But at Free Tours By Foot we think paying upwards of £50.00 for a food tour isn’t necessarily affordable and value for money. So we’ve put together a self-guided food tour that is absolutely FREE to take – aside from […]
As a London Tour guide, I take hundreds of people to watch the Changing of the Guard every year. But there's another guard change in Westminster that is less well known, but no less impressive! The Changing of the King's Life Guard and the Horseguard's Parade is one of my favourite things to do with […]
Introduction Thank you for choosing to take a self-guided tour with Free Tours By Foot. We believe in operating quality tours that are affordable to everybody, regardless of their budget and we hope that you enjoy your tour with us today. Today, you have chosen to come along on our GPS-Enabled Self-Guided Harry Potter Walking […]
As a London tour guide one of the questions I get asked the most is, "How do I get from Heathrow into London?" In terms of mass transit, there are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Airport to Central London: There is the super-fast 15-minute Heathrow Express to Paddington Station. There's the slightly slower Elizabeth […]
The Royal Albert Hall hosts many different musical and theatrical productions each year. This post covers what types of tours are offered, how to get there, facts about the landmark, and other things to do in the area. Tour Types For those wanting to visit the Hall, not as an audience spectator but as a […]
This post describes how to reach the Abbey Road Crossing in London, also known as the Beatles Crosswalk. Located in the north London neighbourhood of St. John's Wood, it is easily accessible by the London Underground. In the video above, local tour guide, Sinead, leads you on a virtual tour of the Abbey Road Crosswalk. […]
While our London walking tours are a great way to see and learn a lot about the city, Thames River cruises offer a completely different perspective that you might also enjoy - I certainly do! In this post I am going to review all the different options you have for cruising through London, as well […]
One of my favorite parts about living in London is the opportunity to see so many of the best musicals in the West End. Whenever I'm leading a tour, I try to offer as much advice as possible about getting affordable musical tickets in London, but there's often so much to talk about that I […]
This post is a visitor's guide to Camden Market, one of the most famous markets in the world. Camden Market is home to more than 1,000 shops, food stalls, cafes, pubs, and restaurants. Shopping, eating, and seeing the sites is a great way to spend an afternoon. How to Get to Camden Market Camden Market […]
This post is a visitor's guide to Camden Town, including top things to do, how to get here, as well as a self-guided walk. Once known as the Rock and Roll capital of the world, Camden Town is now a popular tourist destination offering many great things to do. From shopping at Camden Market to […]
There are few cities around the world that rival London's impressive market scene. From handcrafted goods to vintage clothing, from flowers to jewelry, or just for an incredible bite to eat, there is something for everybody at one of London's markets. Below is a list of our favourite markets in the city, including street food, […]
A mistake made the world over, confusing London Bridge and Tower Bridge is easily done. One of these bridges has a name famous across the globe, and the other is a stunning symbol of London – but which one is which?! As local walking tour guides, we know how prevalent this misunderstanding is. So, we […]
I think Trafalgar Square is one of those London locations that is on everybody's must-see list when they come to our city. But, I often have my guests asking me, "What is Trafalgar Square?" and, "What is there to do at Trafalgar Square?". So to answer these common questions, I've put together this post! This […]
