This post is about the Dakota Apartments, where John Lennon lived in NYC and where he was killed, with tips on how to get here and to Strawberry Fields. WHERE IS THE DAKOTA APARTMENT BUILDING? Most people like to make a visit to The Dakota alongside their trip to Central Park, particularly if they are […]
This post will help you locate Strawberry Fields in Central Park, a.k.a., the John Lennon Memorial. We also provide some background details. Background How to Get There The Imagine Mosaic Things to Do in Central Park Other Things to Do in NYC The area is shaded by elm trees and is punctuated by outcroppings of […]
Navigating the New York metro system can be very daunting, especially for visitors to NYC who don't use mass transit in their daily lives. And, as local walking tour guides who incorporate the NYC subway into our tours, we show visitors every day that it's actually easy to use. We used our experiences to help […]
This post reviews and compares the various different tours of the High Line, the Meatpacking District, and Chelsea, including our pay-what-you-wish tour and a GPS-enabled-audio tour. Free Tours by Foot Other Guided Tours Self-Guided Tour Private Tours Chelsea Market FREE TOURS BY FOOT We offer several pay-what-you-wish tours plus a self-guided option. We have listed the […]
This post covers the section of Central Park called The Ramble, including what it is, how to get there, what tours are available, and what other attractions are nearby. WHAT IS THE RAMBLE? In the mid-section of Central Park, located just north of the Lake and south of the Great Lawn, you can find the […]
I love that New York is world-class city, with an endless number of attractions, restaurants, parks, and things to do. Weather-wise, July is usually pretty hot, which makes it a good time to get out and about and experience some of them. To help out, I've compiled this list. It will give you ideas as to […]
This post has all the information needed to take a tour of the United Nations Headquarters, including information about tickets, directions, what you will see there, and nearby sights. GUIDED TOURS OF THE U.N. United Nations' guided tours are a great way to learn more about the organization and its contributions to the world order. […]
Times Square has many iconic features: the Coca-Cola advertisement, Broadway show billboards, the New Year’s Eve Ball, and… a man wearing only underwear, a cowboy hat, and a pair of cowboy boots. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet The Naked Cowboy! The Naked Cowboy was born Robert John Burck on December 23, 1970. He started off his […]
This post is about the Flatiron Building in NYC, including its history, how to get here, tips on the best photo spots, and nearby attractions. WHERE DID THE NAME FLATIRON BUILDING COME FROM? When famed architect Daniel Burnham's design for the George A. Fuller's company's office building was completed in 1902, it was named after […]
This post will provide information about the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. We includ details about ticket prices and opportunities to save money on admission. 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 the full text. OVERVIEW The Heineken […]
This post compares and reviews tours to and from Muir Woods National Park. We include organized bus tours from in and around San Francisco as well as how to visit the park on your own via a shuttle. Let's explore! WHY VISIT MUIR WOODS The Muir Woods National Monument is an area just a short […]
If you prefer to tour the Colosseum on your Maybe you have seen the prices of guided walking tours This post is an overview of the various tours of the Colosseum in Rome available to you, including our free, self-guided tour. We offer guided walking tours through Rome since 2012, including Colosseum Tours. So, we […]
If you are planning to visit New York City, deciding when to go can be a challenge. Like anything, what works best for you is largely up to you. When is the weather the best? When are hotels the cheapest? Here are some quick answers. The best time to go to NYC depends on what […]
This post compares and reviews the various different tours of Lower Manhattan available to you, including our pay-what-you-like tours. FREE TOURS BY FOOT We at Free Tours by Foot are very proud to offer several tours that include Lower Manhattan, including our anytime audio tour of the area. Here's a sample. Below the tour calendar, we […]
This post reviews and compares the various New York and Brooklyn street art and graffiti tours and workshops, including our own pay-what-you-wish tours. BROOKLYN GRAFFITI AND STREET ART TOURS We are proud to present our well-reviewed tour of Bushwick Graffiti (see the video above). Additionally, there are a few other companies offering similar tours, so […]
This post covers the best boat tour and cruise discounts available in the Miami area, South Florida. We include details about how to save money on a variety of sightseeing cruises, speedboat rides, sailing adventures, and kayak tours. Overview Boat tours and boat cruises in Miami provide a fantastic opportunity to explore the city's coastline […]
