Free Tours by Foot is proud to now offer our free New Orleans food tours. Learn about the city's great foods, including gumbo, jambalaya, po-boys, beignets and so much more. While on these tours, you'll learn about what to eat in New Orleans, including all the must-eat food to try in the Crescent City. ****************************************************** […]
This post lists the top 18 must-see sights for a first-time visitor to New York City. We include summaries and essential information to help you plan your time in NYC. TOP 18 THINGS TO SEE FOR FIRST-TIME VISITORS First-time visitors to NYC can feel overwhelmed by the number of sights to see in NYC. This […]
This post lists the top things to do in New York in May, updated for 2025. As both residents and tour guides in New York, we are excited to share just some of the activities you can take part in in this wonderful city. Our guides have listed free, nighttime, and family-friendly events and activities […]
The Chicago Theatre is an original movie palace from the 1920s that now serves as a Landmark for Chicago’s hottest ticketed live events. Patrons come from all over the world to see performances, but did you know that you can explore the theatre, and even go backstage without being a groupie?
This post covers some of the best food tours available in Miami, including information about the samples included, locations visited, and ticket prices for each service. Overview The Miami food scene is a cultural melting pot of local, regional, and international flavors and you will discover unique dishes you won’t find in many other places. […]
This post covers Magnolia Bakery, its NYC locations, its association with Sex and the City, what to order, and other visitor tips. Magnolia Bakery, renowned for its cupcakes, started out as a small local bakery in the quaint West Village in 1996. Now it is a worldwide phenomenon - partially due to its 30-second cameo […]
This post covers the best things to do in San Francisco in May, including nighttime, free, as well as family-friendly events and activities, updated for 2025. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN MAY This section features our top 10 activities to enjoy in San Francisco throughout May. Be sure to check out our master post, […]
This post compares and reviews Yosemite tours from San Francisco. Yosemite National Park is a beautiful area of California located approximately 3.5 hours from the Bay Area. As the park is difficult to reach without a car, bus tours are an excellent alternative. Details in this post are accurate and updated as of May 2025. Disclosure: While […]
You'll crunch your sweet tooth with scrumptious desserts, indulge in prosciutto arancini (rice balls) from a shop 100 years old, and eat falafel so good that you will understand why New Yorkers wait in long lines every night at one of the first Middle Eastern establishments in the United States.
This post is about taking the free Staten Island Ferry. As local tour guides, we've all taken the ferry several times because it's a great free way to get out on the water and enjoy the views. Here we share insider tips like the best time to take the ferry, where to stand for the […]
In this post, we cover how to reach downtown Chicago from Midway International Airport (MDW). For more details about visiting the windy city, consider reading our Chicago Visitors Guide for budget tips, details about popular attractions, and travel guides. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through […]
This post covers things to do in the French Quarter, or the Vieux Carré, as it's officially known, New Orleans' oldest neighborhood. I include tips on restaurants and nightlife as well as a self-guided tour. I am a local New Orleans tour guide who lead hundreds of guests on daily walking tours in the French […]
This post is a summary of the Nashville weather in December with tips on what to pack and things to do. I'm your tour guide and also a retired meteorologist, using my expertise to forecast this month's weather. Nashville in December is cold but can have large swings in temperature. There should be enough sunshine, […]
This post is a summary of the Nashville weather in January with tips on what to pack and things to do. Along with being your tour guide, I am also a retired meteorologist. I use my expertise to help you anticipate the weather conditions for this month. Nashville during January can see large temperature swings […]
This post is a summary of the Nashville weather in February with tips on what to pack and things to do. February in Nashville tends to on the cloudy side with temperatures that range from very cold to mild. Not only am I your tour guide, but I'm also a retired meteorologist. I leverage my […]
Take this St. Louis Cemetery #1 Tour with Free Tours by Foot Tour to experience the city's most famous city of the dead. Pay what you like at the end.
