A tour of Frenchmen Street and Farbourg Marigny. Learn about this historic neighborhood a locals hangout that's just steps away from the French Quarter.
A tour of Frenchmen Street and Farbourg Marigny. Learn about this historic neighborhood a locals hangout that's just steps away from the French Quarter.
As the colonies were recruiting men to serve in the Revolutionary War, some Pennsylvanians were not willing to take up arms. Many in the prevalent Quaker society did not believe in the lawfulness of war. A group of Quaker men turned out in defense of their country and in defiance of their traditional pacifism. Knowing […]
This post provides details about what kind of weather to expect in New York City throughout the year. We include average temperatures, average precipitation, and other important information to consider. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in my new career in tourism. […]
Sparen in New York – Wie Sie in New York günstig Urlaub machen!! New York ist teuer, das ist allemal bekannt, und ob als New Yorker oder Tourist und Besucher, die Stadt kann den Geldbeutel schnell schrumpfen lassen. Kann - muss aber nicht! Das Angebot von Free Tours by Foot's Stadtführungen, die alle auf dem […]
The Independence Hall area at the center of historic Philadelphia is known as Independence Mall. A three block area that can transport you back to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the writing of the Constitution. Visit our attractions page for more information on all the attractions in Philadelphia. An essential stop on […]
Join Free Tours by Foot for a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side (LES); Soho, Noho, Nolita and Little Italy.
The Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall was not built to be an emblem of any movement. The events that have happened here - those events that would not have been possible without the Emancipation Proclamation and the preservation of the Union by Lincoln - have embedded the memorial in the American psyche as an […]
On the Chicago Pedway tour, we will navigate and explore the Chicago's series of mostly indoor tunnels, bridges, and paths throughout the downtown Loop.
This post can help you figure out which is the best choice of transport to JFK Airport from various points in Manhattan. Keep in mind that what is the best choice for you may be different from someone else. We can say for certain that the cheapest way to JFK is to ride the subway […]
Venture out into the Windy City to explore the Loop during the winter! We spend half of the time outdoors and half inside exquisite public buildings.
Charleston’s beautiful streets, sprawling marshlands, and sparkling beaches draw people in from all over the world and also serve as fantastic inspiration for the numerous artists in town. Recently a guest on one of our tours remarked at how many artists were in town, but more importantly they pointed out what fine artists they truly […]
We at Free Tours by Foot love to walk - we think it's a great way to see the city but it's also a good excuse to eat your way through a city. In Philadelphia, there is more than just cheesesteaks (though we like those, too and here you can find the best in the […]
During winter in Chicago, some of the best things to do are found ... inside! A second city can be found hidden under the roads in the pedway or behind the tracks of the El. If you enjoy the stories on our Lincoln Park Blues Tour, you'll love a visit to Tommy Gun's Garage. A […]
After being abandoned for more than twenty years, the Eastern State Penitentiary is a building in ruins. When it was built, however, in 1829 this was one of the most expensive prisons in the world. Renowned for both it's architecture and it's strict style, it was designed by John Haviland - who was the architect […]
You probably would not recognize them on the street but when they are ready for the show - you can't mistake them. The Blue Man Group has been around since the late 1980s as theatrical performers. The trio of actor/musicians dressed in black and painted in blue amazes and entertains the audience with music, lights […]
Set in the castle-esque structure of the Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP), an abandoned prison that believed in consistent isolation of its prisoners, Terror Behind the Walls is one of the scariest haunted houses in the country. It is scary in its very nature but every Halloween season, ESP steps it up and makes it its […]