A unique DC experience is to watch the Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer, where you can watch a military pageant featuring members of the Old Guard and "Pershing's Own" band. This free and family-friendly event is often missed but it is easy to get to and worth the trip over the Potomac River to Virginia. […]
By taking this ride, you’ll leave the city's historic heart and make your way through areas built in the 19th century after this land became part of the United States. When the streetcar was new in 1835, it connected New Orleans with several other small cities, now neighborhoods, built gradually further up the Mississippi - so for the most part, as you ride, you’ll be going forward in time.
Welcome to the Free Tours by Foot self-guided audio tour of the French Quarter, New Orleans’ first, oldest, and liveliest neighborhood. I’m Andrew, one of the guides with Free Tours by Foot, and I'm here to help you explore the neighborhood.
The Garden District, or ‘Lafayette City’, as it was once known, is just a short streetcar ride from the French Quarter, but it feels like a world apart. Excluded from early 19th-century Creole society, newly arrived Yankees got to work creating their city. The result is one of New Orleans’s most desired neighborhoods and one […]
On this tour, we combine history and how-to. We’ll share stories of the holiday’s origins, but your guide will also be a seasoned parade veteran who can help you decide which events to attend and how to have a great time. And if you’re not here for parade days, we can help you get a taste of the season anytime.
This post is for those traveling solo to Los Angeles with recommendations for what to do on your solo trip to the City of Angels We include safety tips, suggestions on finding the best hotel for you, where to dine alone, and how to meet people if you want to. As a local Los Angeles […]
This name-your-own-price tour introduces you to the east end of the National Mall - see the West Lawn of the US Capitol, where inaugurations have taken place since 1981, and view America's Main Street and more. What you'll see: Tour information Reservations: REQUIRED. Click here to reserve. Where: The tour starts at the US Grant Memorial and ends […]
Getting a tour of the West Wing of the White House is perhaps the toughest ticket in Washington, DC, but if you do get one, it’s the Golden Ticket. Several guides at DC By Foot have toured the West Wing. It is much easier to tour the White House on a public tour or […]
This map shows the stops on our audio tour which you can purchase on the booking page. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google […]
Chicago is quite popular among solo travelers and we wanted to provide them with a guide on things to do alone in the Windy City. In this post, we list some of the best activities, recommend accommodations good for solo travelers, tell you about great places to eat, and how to meet people if you […]
Die Auswahl an Broadway-Shows ist 2024 wirklich gross, daher haben wir diese Liste mit dem aktuellen Programm zusammengestellt, damit ihr euch das Passende aussuchen könnt. Wir lieben die Stücke, die am Broadway gezeigt werden, und als ortskundige Fremdenführer können wir uns zum Glück auch regelmäßig Theaterstücke und Musicals ansehen. Etliche unserer Fremdenführer sind aufstrebende Schauspieler. […]
Let Jon, a guide with Free Tours by Foot NYC, teach you the ins and outs of the system in just 60 minutes.
Come along on the most iconic hike in all of Los Angeles! Since 1923 the Hollywood Sign has been a symbol of the city. But even though it's one of the most recognizable spots in the world, getting to the sign means navigating a complex web of hiking trails. Follow our Guide on a two-hour […]
From the Washington Monument to the White House, take the Metro with a local guide and end at our favorite view of DC.
Whether you're trying to decide which observation deck to visit in New York City, or you just want to know what to expect when visiting Top of the Rock, we can help! In this post, we'll include a lot of helpful information that our tour guides have compiled about how to get to Rockefeller Center, […]
Broadway Roulette is a nifty way to save a bit of money on theater tickets if you want to experience the magic of Broadway, but aren’t picky about what show you see. Here’s how it works in simple terms: you choose the date and number of tickets, the website randomly picks the Broadway show and […]
