With its cool vibe, great shopping, art galleries and gorgeous cast-iron buildings, SoHo is worth a visit! I’ve been coming to SoHo since I was a teenager in the 1980s, first with my very hip parents and then on my own to buy punk rock records. While it’s lost its edge over the decades, I’ve […]
It’s likely that one of the reasons you came to New Orleans was to experience its one-of-a-kind nightlife. There is a whole lot to do here and in the more than 20 years I’ve been living here, I’ve done just about all of it! Besides being a New Orleans local, I’ve been giving walking tours […]
This post covers the top things to do in December in Nashville (updated for 2024), including nighttime activities, free things to do, and family-friendly options. As local walking tour guides, we have the pleasure of spending our December here in Nashville. First of all, the weather is generally pleasant, though this will depend on where […]
This post is about Boston's historic Granary Burying Ground. We include a short history, who's buried here, how to get here, and a short self-guided tour. WHAT IS THE GRANARY BURYING GROUND? For history buffs and visitors, Boston has several historic cemeteries. The most centrally located historic cemetery near Boston Common is the Granary Burying […]
Get into the holiday spirit by seeing one of these Christmas shows in NYC in 2025! In this post, I list musicals, concerts, ballet and orchestra performances, gospel shows, and free Christmas events. I'm a local tour guide with Tours by Foot NYC who loves seeing shows -- any time of the year! But at […]
This post is a guide to the best Christmas lights and holiday displays in San Francisco and how to see them. We've updated the list for all of the top places to visit around the city for 2025 as best we can. During the holidays, San Francisco sparkles more than it already does! Below we […]
This post is a guide to things to do in San Francisco during Christmas, updated for 2025. Christmas is an amazing time to visit San Francisco as this already beautiful city takes on an extra sparkle. As local tour guides, we love taking visitors on walking tours around our beautiful city during the holidays. And, […]
Whenever we're offering one of our guided tours in San Francisco, we're sometimes asked about how to walk across this historic landmark. To make the whole process easier on everyone, we decided to make this visitor's guide to the Golden Gate Bridge, with tips on how to get here, where to park, where to get […]
One of the most popular NYC tourist attractions is the Statue of Liberty. Many New Yorkers, like myself, have gone to Liberty Island and Ellis Island to explore our roots and of course to see up close the statue that from most vantage points seems quite small. As a local tour guide with Tours by […]
This post provides the best ways to reach downtown Boston from Logan International Airport, including public transportation, and taxis. TRAVELING BETWEEN LOGAN AIRPORT AND BOSTON Logan International Airport is located on the east side of Boston and it is the busiest airport in New England. If you’re traveling to this city by plane, chances are […]
This post lists top things to do in New York City, including attractions, museums, kid-friendly activities, food + tours (written by local guides)
This post explains how to get Saturday Night Live tickets, including standby tickets and tickets for the dress rehearsal. Competition for a seat is fierce but don’t give up hope entirely (we know a few tricks). We have broken this post up into sections for easier reading. SNL embodies the essence of New York City. […]
This is a common question that we get from tour guests or from members of our NYC Travel Tips Facebook group. Many people misunderstand the difference and assume that the difference has to strictly do with geography. What distinguishes Broadway vs. Off-Broadway (and Off-Off-Broadway) theaters is simply the number of seats in the theater. Broadway […]
New York City has 339 neighborhoods and as a native New Yorker, I think this diversity is what makes this city so interesting. In my job as a local tour guide, I lead guests through the best neighborhoods for travelers and sometimes locals who want to get to know NYC better. In this post, I […]
As a local tour guide for Chicago, allow me to help you get to downtown Chicago from O’Hare International Airport (ORD). I have a lot of experience traveling to and from the airport. And, I have put together this helpful article to provide all the information you'll need to reach downtown Chicago. With these tips, […]
This post lists the best places to see incredible views of New York City. The locations below were chosen by me and my fellow local tour guides who know where to go for stunning skyline views day and night. Some of these locations are covered on our walking tours and you can preview what to […]
