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. […]
The Mosaic Man, whose real name is Jim Power, embodies the enduring, archetype of an artist who lets nothing stand in the way of his craft. Since 1985, through poverty, lack of funding for his craft, assisted living, periods of homelessness, and health problems which now confine him to a wheelchair, he has adorned the […]
Descubra a cidade que nunca dorme, com NYC by Foot. Somos uma equipe de jovens guias turísticos cheios de energia, e conhecemos a cidade por dentro e por fora. Exploramos os mais famosos e queridos bairros de Manhattan e Brooklyn, contando trivia e histórias fascinantes que nem sempre se encontram em livros guia. Amamos esta […]
Craft beers are enormously popular in New York City, home to several breweries, some even offer free tours! You can also take one of the many fun, informative brewery and craft beer tours out there. Below we list some of the best brewery tours in NYC! TIP: Some New York City tourist concession passes include […]
Charleston is a charming city. That is the adjective most often used to describe this seaport town. The charm of the city comes alive in the friendliness of the locals, the bright pastel colors of the homes, the overflowing window boxes and tended gardens and the wrought iron gates and fences that allow visitors and […]
The Museum of American Finance is a relative newcomer to the world of New York City museums. The museum, located at 48 Wall St, has only been in existence since 1988. Originally called the Museum of American Financial History, it was first located in the US Customs House at Bowling Green, and then in the […]
While visiting New York City, sight seeing is a must, yet thousand of people every year travel to the city for the massive retail shopping it has to offer. Some shoppers are in search for a good deal, while others are looking to buy something that is uniquely uncommon. There are several options for the […]
Soul food dates back to 1492. In the days of slavery, slave masters would give the enslaved cuts of meat for which the masters had no use or desire. These cuts included pig feet, ham hocks, chicken gizzards, chicken wings, turkey necks, and pork fat. Little did the slave masters (or the slaves-- for […]
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Accomodations Jazz Hostels - New York Hostels Equity-Point Hostel - 206 West 41st Street New York Gisele's Guest House 212.666.0559 Deerpark KOA Campground- Where there are no strangers, just friends you haven't met yet. New York apartments East Village Apartments The Pod Hotels New York Marriott East Side This luxury Manhattan hotel on the East Side […]
Free Tours by Foot is proud to present the only pay-what-you-like food tours of New York City. If you are looking for a food tour that leaves your stomach full but your wallet empty, then Free Tours by Foot food tours may not be for you. If you are looking for a fun, filling, and […]
