Free Tours a pie offers guided walking tours, self-guided tours and specialty experiences in 30+ cities. Some tours use a pay-what-you-wish model, while others have fixed ticket prices. For over a decade, travelers around the world have known us as Free Tours a pie — the company that pioneered “name your own price” walking tours. That model allowed us to introduce thousands of guests to the history, neighborhoods, and culture of our favorite cities.
As we’ve grown, so have our tours. Today, many of our experiences include food tastings, museum entries, and small group access, which require advance costs and guaranteed guide support. To continue offering high-quality tours led by passionate locals, we’ve transitioned many of our tours to a ticketed pricing model.
Our tours are still designed to be accessible and affordable compared to traditional operators.
Our guides remain knowledgeable, friendly, and local experts who love sharing their cities.
We are still committed to making travel engaging and memorable for everyone.
You’ll often find us now under the name Tours by Foot - a new name for the same company - rooted in the history of Free Tours a pie and looking ahead to the future.
While most tours are now ticketed, some “pay what you wish” tours remain in select cities (like New Orleans and New York City), honoring our roots.
We’re proud of where we’ve been, and we’re excited about where we’re going. Whether you join us on a classic walk or a specialty experience, our mission is the same: to help you discover cities in a way that’s fun, insightful, and unforgettable.
✨ Thank you for being part of our journey — we can’t wait to see you on tour!
Free Tours by Foot was the original free walking tour company, in operation since 2007. We offer dozens of daily tours year-round in 30+ cities and we’re proud that over 3 million guests (and counting!) have taken one of our local tours.
Hemos aparecido en guías de viajes como Lonely Planet, importantes medios de comunicación como el New York Times y blogueros de viajes de todo el mundo. Hemos realizado visitas guiadas a estrellas de Hollywood, embajadores extranjeros y escuelas primarias locales.
