A yearly tradition for millions of Americans, Thanksgiving conjures up images of family, food, feasting and festivities. For Americans who find themselves in London this coming November – it is still possible to celebrate! For the large numbers of people who have left the United States and now call the United Kingdom home, or for […]
A hidden gem tucked away inside one of the Inns of Court, Temple Church is a beautiful 12th-century church. Members of the public can not only visit the church but can often attend concerts that take place inside. Easily accessible from Fleet Street on Mondays-Fridays, it’s a bit harder to find it on the weekends […]
This post provides details about Hampton Court Palace. We include how to get tickets, what to see, guided tours, and other details you might want to know in order to plan out your trip. Overview Lying on the western banks of the River Thames sits one of the largest and most beautiful palatial residences in […]
“Divorced, Beheaded, Died - Divorced, Beheaded, Survived” King Henry VIII (28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547) is one of our most well-known monarchs. As a young prince he was considered chivalrous, handsome, benevolent and intelligent - the perfect King. But as Henry’s life and reign went on, public perception of him changed. Nowadays he […]
Kreuzberg is named after the hill with the cross ("cross mountain") where this tour ends It is a Berlin district that has enjoyed more and more popularity. Kreuzberg can be divided into east Kreuzberg, more unkempt and rich in immigration (the former SO36 postal code also gives a nickname to the area), as well as […]
Another London arch sitting in the midst of a roundabout, Wellington Arch has also been known as Constitution Arch or the Green Park Arch. While Marble Arch sits at the top of Park Lane, Wellington Arch is situated at the bottom and today acts as an ‘entrance’ to Green Park - much in the way […]
Looking for a great place to eat in Harlem? A popular yet affordable place that’s rich in culture and history? Why not head up to Sylvia’s Restaurant in the heart of where the Harlem Renaissance took place. Sylvia’s is simply a must have to really experience the Harlem culture. And is surprisingly reasonably priced […]
Between 73rd and 78th streets, located just north of The Lake and south of The Great Lawn, The Ramble is a 38-acre get-away from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of the main features of Central Park, it was also one of the first parts of the park to be built. With winding, […]
Read this guide in English La Historia Grand Central Terminal fue inaugurada el 2 de febrero de 1913. Antes de la apertura de este hermoso edificion en estilo Beaux-Arts, hubo dos estaciones anteriores en este sitio: Grand Central Depot y la estación Grand Central. Los edificios anteriores servían para unir a todas las líneas ferroviarias […]
At 54 Pearl Street, at the corner of Pearl and Broad, you will find Fraunces Tavern. It is a pretty yellow and red brick structure that looks like it has been plucked from the 18th century and put down in modern New York. It stands out among some of its more contemporary neighbors, such as […]
This small castle offers sightseers breathtakingly, picturesque views of Central Park. Designed in 1869 as a lookout by Central Park’s co-designer Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, the structure sits on Vista Rock, nestled next to the serene Turtle Pond and famous Delacorte Theater. The Italian translation of the castle’s name “beautiful view” defines […]
Interviewer: Izzy Church Col is an established graffiti artist born and raised in New York, representing Brooklyn, tried & true. He has a degree in advertising and is self-taught in aerosol. He paints with a crew of about twenty worldwide named Wall Nuts. Their name is pretty self-explanatory. They believe they are nuts for tagging the […]
If you live in NYC or have seen a movie or tv show set in NYC, perhaps you have seen large orange and white tubes coming out the sidewalk releasing enormous amounts of billowing white steam? Or maybe you've noticed steam coming up through manhole covers. Your first reaction might be "Ummm...is that going to […]
Una de las cosas más confusas para muchos de los visitantes que vacacionan en la ciudad de New York es la práctica de la propina. ¿A quién darle propina? ¿Y cuánto?, etc. Especialmente para los visitantes extranjeros, la práctica estadounidense de la propina puede parecer extraña y francamente innecesaria. Te comprendemos. El hábito de […]
While New York City is home to hundreds of bars, very few can claim the history and character of McSorley’s Old Ale House. They can boast being open for over 150 years and serving everyone from Abraham Lincoln to John Lennon. One of their mottos is “We were here before you were born.” (The other […]
We here at Free Tours by Foot love great stories of entrepreneurs, especially when concerning New York tourism and New York Pizza. We have been aware of a special tour for some time and we felt that we should share this story with those of you who may not have heard of this tour. […]
