Buckingham Palace is both the formal residence of the British monarch and his administrative headquarters. Part of the complex that makes up the palace includes the Buckingham Palace State Rooms, which are used for ceremonial purposes. These include the Throne Room, the Picture Gallery, the Ballroom, the Music Room, and the White Drawing Room. Also […]
This post covers some of the Rome night tours you can take, giving you the opportunity to learn about the city as you see it illuminated. If you’re looking for even more to do in the evening, please read our post about things to do in Rome at night for even more ideas. 1. Self-Guided […]
This post provides all of the information you need to visit the Empire State Building, the world's most famous building. In the article below, I'll explain the different ticket options available to you, compare the 86th and 102nd floor observatories, and how to avoid long lines. As a local New York tour guide who offers […]
This post explains how to take a free tour of the Federal Reserve Building in NYC. We include tips on hours, how to get here, as well as other tips to help you plan your visit. **Note that public tours are suspended indefinitely. Check back with us, or the Federal Reserve **School Groups are running […]
Planning to explore Lower Manhattan? Use our maps to find your way around the Financial District, Wall Street, Battery Park, and the World Trade Center. These interactive and printable maps highlight major landmarks, attractions, and points of interest throughout Lower Manhattan, making it easier to plan your visit or explore the area on your own. […]
Alfama is one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods. It sits on a hill overlooking the Tagus River and is characterized by mazes of steep, narrow streets. You'll find beautiful, brightly colored residences, as well as churches, and plenty of terraces and viewpoints from which to see the city centre.
This New York mafia tour focuses on the 5 mafia crime families of New York City and takes you through the heart of Little Italy to the East Village and includes three stops in Midtown. You will go to the former headquarters of the biggest crime families to the exact spot where men were shot down […]
This post explains how to reach Prague from Vienna and vice versa using the train, which is one of the quickest ways to reach the city with ease. OVERVIEW If you’re looking for an affordable and easy way to travel from Prague to Vienna, taking the train is certainly one of the best options available. […]
This post is a guide to finding the location of Hitler's last bunker in Berlin with a brief history of the bunker. Today, it is a parking lot in the middle of unremarkable residential apartment buildings. This location is a part of just about every walking tour that covers downtown Berlin. HOW TO FIND HITLER'S […]
Wall Street may be only eight blocks long, but few streets in the world have had such an enormous impact on history. Today, Wall Street is best known as the heart of New York City's Financial District and home to the New York Stock Exchange. But long before it became a symbol of global finance, […]
This post will help you pick the best neighbourhood to stay in while you’re visiting Lisbon. We’ll cover a wide range of areas that are well known for their sightseeing, entertainment, nightlife, food, shopping and/or family-friendly activities.
This post provides details about visiting the Old Town Square in Prague, including a short, guided video tour. The Old Town Square is one of the most historic sites in Prague, and it’s surrounded by several notable buildings and landmarks. Old Town Square is a major stop on our free walking tours of Prague. WHAT […]
More than any other city in the world, New York City has more sites that show up in superhero movies, TV shows, and comic books. This post lists all the various ways you can visit the sites where Superhero movies and TV shows were filmed including locations from Spider-man, Superman, Batman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, […]
New York City is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. However, sometimes getting there can be a bit expensive. Though there are three major airports near NYC, affordable fares are not guaranteed. Fortunately, there are some tricks to seeking out the cheapest flights to New York City. 1. Utilize Flight Search Engines […]
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have always made their home in the sewers of New York City, so it shouldn’t surprise you that a lot of their films have been shot here. This post will provide a list of TMNT filming locations that you can visit in NYC. The majority of these attractions are related […]
This post lists many entertaining Las Vegas shows that are offered almost year-round, including theatrical productions, comedy shows, magic acts, concerts, and more. THEATRICAL LAS VEGAS SHOWS The following section will cover theatrical productions that are offered frequently in various theaters along the Las Vegas strip. No matter when you choose to visit, chances are […]
