Let Free Tours by Foot help you plan your trip to London. Our local experts have written everything you need to know about what to do and see in London. In the sections below you'll find our most popular blog posts detailing insider information and our best advice. If you just don’t know where to […]
We here at Free Tours By Foot are proud to offer the best alternative Jack the Ripper tour in London. We were the first company to offer free Jack the Ripper tours, and we like to provide our guests with an in-depth look at the case. We don’t rely on cheesy props or ‘spooky’ sound […]
Whether you received your invitation to Hogwarts or not, everybody knows the magical world of Harry Potter. Not only does Harry journey to and through London throughout the 8 movies, but most were filmed right here in the capital of the U.K.! Your expert guide will take you through London, pointing out sites and locations […]
This post tells you where the best London Christmas lights and holiday displays to visit are in 2024. As local walking tour guides, we spend a lot of time showing guests all of the holiday light displays and decorations that London is famous for. You could join us for our London Christmas Lights Tour and […]
This post covers the top 12 London Christmas Markets, where to find them, and what you will see. Also, check our full guide to Christmas in London. Dates and times have been updated for the holidays in 2024. We will continue to update this post as more information is released in the months leading up […]
This post is a guide to things to do in London for Christmas 2024, written by a team of local tour guides from Free Tours by Foot. We've included events, Christmas markets, ice skating rinks, beautiful lights, winter festivals, as well as virtual tour videos. As locals, we take part in these events and markets […]
This post covers how to get cheaper tickets to Kensington Palace. We include tourist passes, 2-for-1 tickets, how to get there, and what exhibits you can see. Set in the beautiful parkland of Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace is most well known for being, at one point, home to members of the royal family like Princess […]
Today, although the Sovereign does not reside here, St. James’s Palace is the home of the Court of King Charles III. Unfortunately, with only a few exceptions, the palace is not open to the general public, unlike its neighbour, Buckingham Palace. However, an important part of the start of the famous Changing of the Guard […]
This post is about how to enjoy a stunning free view of St. Paul’s Cathedral and more at one of London’s best-kept-secret, the rooftop terrace at One New Change. What is One New Change How to Visit the Rooftop Terrace The View Visiting St. Paul's Cathedral Nearby Attractions Things to Do in London WHAT IS […]
You will get to experience some of London's Historic pubs and hear about the history of Covent Garden, Kings, prostitutes, and the Theatre district.
Free Tours By Foot is excited to bring you Brixton's only pay-what-you-like beer tasting tour! Discover 5 amazing London Breweries in one of London’s most talked-about neighbourhoods. The Brixton Beer Mile is home to a fantastic range of craft beer with local breweries such as; Brixton Brewery, London Beer Lab, Friendship Adventure, Dogs Grandad and […]
This post provides all the information you’ll need to visit Highgate Cemetery. We include details about how to get here, ticket prices, tours, famous gravestones in the cemetery, and more. And in the video above, let local tour guide, Sinead, with Free Tours by Foot, take you on a virtual walk through the cemetery to […]
This post covers things to do in November in London, including nighttime, free, and family-friendly options, all updated for 2024. November can be a great time to visit, with temperatures still well above freezing and little rainfall during most of the month. Costs for hotels and flights costs about as low as they get during […]
This post covers things to do in Soho in London. Originally a playground for the London rich, today Soho is the entertainment hub of the city. There are theatres, restaurants, shops, and cocktail bars on nearly every street. In the swinging ’60s, Soho was the heart of the action and was the stomping ground of […]
This post provides information about things to see and do on Primrose Hill in London. We’ll also include details about the history of this location, how to get there and nearby attractions. What is Primrose Hill? For a long time, this area of London was largely undeveloped land with trees and wildlife, and it was […]
Every Harry Potter fan knows the most famous train platform in the world: Platform 9 and 3/4! Each also likely knows that the station where scenes of the platform were filmed is in London. This post will show you how to find Platform 9 and 3/4 in King's Cross Station, including tips on planning your […]
