Jack the Ripper is the name given to an unidentified and mysterious serial killer who was active in the Whitechapel district of London's East End in 1888. At first, the killer was known as the “Whitechapel Murderer” and “Leather Apron” until a taunting letter arrived at a police station in which the writer claimed to […]
This post explains what the Covent Garden district is in London, including things to see and do, dining options, theatre and opera productions, and how to plan your visit. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See […]
This post covers some of the most iconic James Bond locations you can visit while in London and is set up as a self-guided tour. The world’s most famous spy – 007 – is a British classic anti-hero. Although his exploits take him all over the world, a lot of James Bond films rely heavily […]
Esta publicación es una descripción general de los boletos de la Abadía de Westminster, con consejos sobre descuentos, entradas gratuitos, audio y tours guiados, y cómo planificar su visita. Famosa en todo el mundo, la Abadía de Westminster ha visto más de 16 bodas reales, incluidas las de Will y Kate, y es el lugar […]
The first time I visited Dublin, I used a hop-on hop-off bus tour to get around town and become more familiar with the city. In this post, I will provide information to help you pick the right Dublin bus tour, including tickets, availability, and what sets each apart. That said, I also want to provide […]
As a London Tour Guide for well over a decade, I know that many of my visitors find the public transport system in London to be a little overwhelming. One of the questions I get asked about the most, "What's the best way to travel through London?" My answer is almost always: The London Underground! […]
This post provides 30 tips for those visiting London on a budget, including free museums, inexpensive food, cheaper theatre tickets, as well as budget itineraries. COCNESSIONS ON SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS Sightseeing Tours Just start with us. All of the tours offered by Tours by Foot London are affordable and are a great way to […]
This post is a free, self-guided tour of Edinburgh, along with a map and route, put together by local tour guides for Free Tours by Foot. You can expect to walk nearly 2 miles or just over 3.2 kilometres. Below is the abridged version. You can get the full version with directions by downloading this […]
This post explains how to get to Cambridge from London, including coach, train, and car, as well as by organized bus tours. WHY VISIT CAMBRIDGE? Much like Oxford, this location is known for its famous university, which has educated some of the finest minds in the world. Their list of alumni includes Charles Darwin, Alan […]
Come follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard on our Harry Potter Tour!
Always enchanting, often interesting, and each one easy to get to, what follows is a guide to the real-life counterparts of many of the magical locations you have seen on the big screen.
See the buildings that contain the Ministry of Magic, walk through the Underground barriers Harry and Arthur Weasley traveled through on their visit to London, stand on the bridge blown up by Death Eaters, and walk through the real Diagon Alley!
This post explains how to get discount tickes Madame Tussauds London, including "free tickets". As a local tour guide and resident of London, I’ve visited Madame Tussauds more than once and I’ve enjoyed it quite a lot! TICKET PRICES Here are the online prices for Madame Tussauds tickets. You may purchase tickets in person, but […]
Hier findet ihr Tipps, was man in London insbesondere abends und bei Nacht alles erleben kann, von einer Top 10 Liste, über kostenlose Dinge in London, bis hin zu familienfreundlichen Aktivitäten abends in der Stadt. Mehr Tipps haben wir für euch auch unter Reisetipps für den Londonbesuch zusammengestellt. TOP 10 DINGE DIE MAN ABENDS IN […]
If you've read any of my posts so far, you'll know I'm a big Harry Potter fan! And when I'm not sharing the Potter love with visitors to London on my Harry Potter Tour, I can be found doing the same thing up in Edinburgh. However, I know some people prefer to explore cities on […]
One of my favourite things about living in London is that I am surrounded by incredible museums - almost of all of which are free! As a tour guide in London, I get asked a lot about which museums are my favourite, which ones people should visit if they're short on time, and what exhibitions […]
This post covers visiting the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, including what they are, where they are kept, and, how you can get tickets to see them. You can skip this post and purchase tickets to the Tower of London and Crown Jewels here. TICKETS FOR THE CROWN JEWELS Access to see the […]
Buckingham Palace is both the formal residence of the British monarch and his administrative headquarters. Part of the complex that makes up the palace includes the Buckingham Palace State Rooms, which are used for ceremonial purposes. These include the Throne Room, the Picture Gallery, the Ballroom, the Music Room, and the White Drawing Room. Also […]
