Did you know that you can visit Yankee Stadium even when there isn't a game being played? Our guides are frequently asked about seeing this historic ballpark whenever they are offering tours in New York City. That's why we've decided to create this helpful article to provide all the details you'll need to enjoy a […]
This post compares and reviews the various options you have for a Metropolitan Museum of Art tour, including official guided tours, night tours, and tours from outside companies. Get skip-the-line tickets with free cancellation. Skip-the-Line Ticket Prices With these tickets, you'll have three consecutive days to skip-the-line at The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer […]
Our New York tour guides are always being asked by tour guests which attractions are worth seeing in NYC. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of those attractions. The Intrepid Air & Space Museum offers guests the chance to experience the aircraft carrier Intrepid, the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the Growler guided-missile submarine, […]
This post compares the observation decks in NYC to help you choose which one is best for you. The 5 are the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, One World Trade Center, Summit One Vanderbilt, and The Edge (Hudson Yards). There's no simple answer to which one is best because a lot depends on […]
One of the most interesting things about traveling throughout the world is visiting new countries while learning and experiencing their unique customs. One of the most common social differences between many countries is tipping...who to tip, when to tip, how much to tip, and when not to tip! So with this in mind, I’ve drawn […]
This post provides details about the National Museum of the American Indian, including information about where to find it, what to see there, and other tips you might want to consider. The National Museum of the American Indian was a private collection of Native American artifacts. Actually, the collection was the largest in the world […]
If you want to learn all about this fantastic neighborhood, a walking tour may be your best bet. Typically clocking in at 2 hours in length, these trips will give you an entirely new appreciation for the Village. This post explains the tour options in Greenwich Village offered by us, New York Tours by Foot. […]
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is one of the three New York City airports, together with John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and Newark International. It's located in the borough of Queens and is the closest airport to Midtown Manhattan (about 8 miles or 13 km away). As a New Yorker who has traveled a lot in my […]
When you only have 3 days in Lisbon, you’ll want to see as much as you can without burning yourself out. Below is a three-day itinerary that should give you as much of a cross-section of the city as possible, while allowing you to enjoy the experience. About Lisbon Lisbon is the capital of Portugal […]
The crown of the Statue of Liberty is open, but tickets that include crown access are very limited. We are local tour guides who are on Liberty Island, and every day we see many disappointed visitors who just found out that they have the wrong ticket. So, to help you avoid becoming one of these […]
This post is about how to visit NYC on the cheap. We list dozens of ways that you can enjoy all that this city has to offer even if you are on a shoestring budget. (en español) (auf Deutsch). Let's start saving money! Be sure to check our comprehensive list of things to do in NYC. Also, […]
This post is about tips on discounts for the Edge, an observation deck suspended in mid-air above Hudson Yards in Manhattan. We include information on tickets, as well as tips to save on costs, how to plan your visit, and the City Climb Experience. We are local NYC tour guides who wrote this post based […]
Tours by Foot has partnered with Atlantis Audio Tours to create self guided audio tours written and recorded by our local expert guides. When you purchase an audio tour, you will receive a link that provides you will audio files for each stop, Google Map links and a .pdf file that has the information written […]
There isn't a bigger, more breathtaking Independence Day fireworks show in the nation than Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show. In 2025, this incredible pyrotechnics show will be launched from 5 barges on the East River, stationed from the Brooklyn Bridge and stretching through the Lower East River in the Seaport District. Official viewing locations […]
This post covers how to take the Madison Square Garden All Access Tour, what you will see, tour times, and where you can get cheaper tickets. TOUR OVERVIEW Madison Square Garden is perhaps the world's most famous arena. It's home to two of New York's favorite sports teams, the NBA's New York Knicks and the […]
This post is about the Dakota Apartments, where John Lennon lived in NYC and where he was killed, with tips on how to get here and to Strawberry Fields. WHERE IS THE DAKOTA APARTMENT BUILDING? Most people like to make a visit to The Dakota alongside their trip to Central Park, particularly if they are […]
