Come explore 3 of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods- the Lower East Side, Nolita, and the East Village. We begin in the Lower East Side: Steeped in over 300 years of history, we’ll see it transform from its early days as a refuge for pirates and ne’er-do-wells, to the home of wave after wave […]
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. […]
Join Free Tours by Foot on this Lower Manhattan Night Tour and see the Financial District all lit up - includes stop at National September 11 Memorial.
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 […]
Free Tours by Foot is speeding it up a bit with their new running tours of Central Park.
Join Free Tours by Foot in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and discover some of the best New York graffiti and street art on some of the world’s best and most interesting urban canvasses. We’ll explain to you the background and history of the art of many famous and not-so-famous artists. Obtain a better appreciation and critical eye […]
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 discount tourist passes include […]
Learn the dark side of New York City's High Line on this tour. We'll explore the park's haunted past with stories of scandal and ghostly encounters.
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 […]
Join Free Tours by Foot on this Williamsburg Brooklyn tour as we take it to the BK and explore one of New York's hippest neighborhoods in flux and introduce you to the art, the restaurants, the watering holes, and most importantly, the people of Williamsburg.
Join Free Tours by Foot on this 2 hour walking tour of Brooklyn Heights, one of New York City's most historic and architecturally diverse neighborhoods.
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 […]
Of all the MTA-Art for Transit's artworks visited during The NYC Subway Art Tour consistently the most popular one among attendees is Tom Otterness' Life Underground installed in 2001. Taking 10 years to complete, 130 eye-catching bronze figures are scattered throughout the immense 14th Street station. Many are in plain sight and many have to […]
