As tour guides, we do our best to provide a helpful and interesting experience in San Francisco, but there's a lot to see in this city, and we usually can't cover all of it by foot. The Bay Area is perhaps one of the best in the country for bus tours, because you won't have […]
In this post, I will cover free and cheap things to do in Nashville, including a top 10 list as well as tips for families and nighttime activities. My list is based on the opinions of travelers, tourists, and locals. I will also list professional tours led by local guides who have lived in the […]
New Yorkers have been eating at Katz’s Delicatessen since its opening in 1888! As a native New Yorker myself, I've eaten at Katz's over dozens of times, from childhood until today. The smell of the pastrami makes my mouth water the minute I walk in. I wrote this post to help you decide if a […]
Wall Street is perhaps one of the most widely known streets in the world. It’s famous for the New York Stock Exchange but there is so much more to see here. To some people, Wall Street is synonymous with money. To me, it's home to some of the most significant events in American history. Wall […]
If you really want to experience all of the cultural flavor of New Orleans, a trip to the Tremé is an absolute must. As a local, I'd say that you haven't really seen the city until you've spent some time here. This post covers tours and other things to do in Tremé, one of New […]
Riding your bike over the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the best ways to experience this world-famous bridge and world-class views! If you don't have your own bike, there are many places where you can rent bikes at very affordable prices. When you get across the bridge to Sausalito, you will quickly realize that […]
More than any other city in the world, New York City has more sites that show up in superhero movies, TV shows, and comic books. This post lists all the various ways you can visit the sites where Superhero movies and TV shows were filmed including locations from Spider-man, Superman, Batman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, […]
Our self-guided tour of the Broadway Theatre District covers some of the historic theaters and sites that Broadway fans want to see. This tour will take you anywhere from 1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs in length. TIP: Learn about Disney Behind The Scenes backstage access tour! Click the map to enlarge and click […]
New York is well-known for its bagels and we highly recommend you try one when you are here. This post leads you to the best bagels in neighborhoods you are most likely to visit. We are local tour guides and we created this list using our more than a decade of experience leading daily tours in […]
Unlike the War of 1812, New Orleans did not see major fighting during the American Civil War. Yet, the city was the largest in the South. It was a commercial, shipping, and manufacturing center without equal in Dixie. The Union coveted the city and sent major army and naval units to complete this task. In […]
This post covers many free walking tours of Ottawa that cover a variety of subjects like the history of the city and the most notable sites in Ottawa.
This post lists free walking tours of Vancouver, including tours about the history of Gastown, the city's architecture, and locations like the Waterfront.
New York City is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. However, sometimes getting there can be a bit expensive. Though there are three major airports near NYC, affordable fares are not guaranteed. Fortunately, there are some tricks to seeking out the cheapest flights to New York City. 1. Utilize Flight Search Engines […]
This post is about Cheers, the famous Boston bar, its background, where to find it (there are 2 locations), and some tips on what to eat. As local tour guides, we know that Cheers is what many would refer to as a tourist trap. However, the food reviews are not too shabby, and as we […]
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have always made their home in the sewers of New York City, so it shouldn’t surprise you that a lot of their films have been shot here. This post will provide a list of TMNT filming locations that you can visit in NYC. The majority of these attractions are related […]
Stroll the leafy, magnolia-shaded streets of the Garden District and a city of the dead, Lafayette Cemetery #1. This walking tour is not just mansions and manicured gardens, but stories of legends, tragedy, epidemics, lost causes, movie stars, celebrity chefs, and haunted spirits.
