This post is a comparison of three top Central Park horse and carriage rides. We list what sights are included in a ride, and compare the top two providers, including prices and bonus services. Every day, we take visitors to NYC on walking tours in Central Park, where we are always asked for carriage ride […]
This post covers the top things to do in the Borough of Westminster in Central London. We also offer several other posts that could be of help. The Borough of Westminster is referred to us as Royal London. Here you will find the likes of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abby, and the Horse Guards Parade, just to […]
Rome has a bit of a reputation for its lack of a nightlife, but if you know where to look, you can find plenty of great activites to enjoy from around 7 pm - 1 am. It is true that after about midnight, a majority of even bars and clubs will start to close up, […]
This post is a guide and a virtual tour of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) headquarters in Lower Manhattan, with tips on planning your visit. Click here for a self-guided tour of Wall Street. HOW TO GET TO THE NYSE Located at the intersection of Wall Street and Broad Street, the New York Stock […]
This post provides details about how to visit Pompeii from either Naples or Sorrento, including information about how to take the train, driving directions, and more. Pompeii, the ruins, lies in southern Italy’s Campania region, on the west coast. It’s roughly 241 km (150 miles) south of Rome, 24 km (15 miles) south of Naples, […]
This post lists ticket prices as well as all available offers, including the 1/3rd Off National Rail deal. Previously the National Rail was offering 2-for-1 tickets to the London Aquarium which is now discontinued. We also provide visiting information for the Sea Life Aquarium in London on the Southbank. Let's dive in! TICKETS AND 1/3rd […]
This post covers how to get around NYC by subway, bus, bike, taxi, boat, on foot, and even a sky tram! Be sure to check our separate guide to traveling to and from NYC's 3 airports. GET AROUND BY NYC SUBWAY The subway system is a very efficient way to get around the city. It may […]
This post provides information on ticket options for Stonehenge. We included special early/late access offers and opportunities for free admission. We also list organized tours that include tickets. We are a group of local London tour guides, several of whom guide organized bus tours from London to Stonehenge. We've used our experiences and expertise to […]
Welcome to the final resting place of several famous and notable people, including many beloved French artists and important historical figures. In addition to all the well-known people who were buried here, there are also dozens of beautiful gravestones to see throughout the cemetery. Père Lachaise Cemetery Self-Guided Tour This tour starts at the Porte […]
Families who join us for our San Francisco tours will sometimes ask about whether or not it's worth visiting this museum, and we're always ready to gush about it! This post covers tickets, deals, and free days for the California Academy of Sciences. We also explain the exhibits and items that you can expect to […]
This post is a self-guided tour of Dublin that covers all the iconic sites on the city's south bank as well as some lesser-known haunts. The tour should take approximately 1.5 hours or just a bit less than that. The walk is approximately 1.5 km (just over 1/2 a mile). Don't forget that you can […]
This post explains how to use the Go City New York City Explorer Pass to save money on popular tours and attractions. We also attempt to answer the question of whether it's worth the money or not. Additionally, we'll also provide details about how to save money on the passes themselves! HOW DOES IT WORK? […]
You might be confused by exactly what the differences between pedestal tickets and general admission tickets are. Or, how does a pedestal ticket differ from crown access tickets? Do all tickets grant you access to the inside of the Statue of Liberty? As local walking tour guides who are on Liberty Island every day, we […]
This post provides information about the two different options available with the New York Sightseeing Pass: both the All-Inclusive and Flex Pass. We also include a few suggestions for which version you might want to choose. Let's get started!
This post is a self-guided tour of the Forum in Rome as well as the adjacent Imperial Fori. The tour should take approximately 1 hour or just a bit less than that. The walk is approximately 1 km (just over 1/2 a mile). This walk is an abridged version of our Ancient Rome audio tour. […]
In 2009, New York City's Office of Film, Theater, and Broadcasting developed "Made in New York" free, downloadable podcasts of film locations in Tribecca and other parts of Lower Manhattan narrated by actors Julianna Marguiles and Matthew Modine. It appears that this government office may have intended to create more of these podcasts, but only […]
