Ready to get down and dirty with graffiti? Enjoy a hands-on lesson with an experienced artist and learn all about this controversial art form at London's only pay-what-you-like graffiti workshop! In recent years graffiti and street art have become increasingly more popular and appreciated by the public. Simple scrawls have evolved into detailed mural compositions. […]
Meet the terrace houses that made George Frederic Handel and Jimi Hendrix neighbours as well as the home where Queen Elizabeth was born in 1926.
Find out where Elemnts were discovered, why Lord Byron’s publisher burned his memoirs after his death (depriving the world of who knows what), stroll past the iconic Ritz Hotel, get a glance at some of the world's most expensive and luxurious vehicles, and discover what made Mayfair the most expensive property on the London Monopoly board!
So join Free Tours By Foot as we take in the opulent surroundings of the Burlington Arcade, window shop at Cartier, Tiffany’s, Bentley, and Rolls Royce, and find out just exactly what the May Fair really was!
This post will cover how to ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car, London's only cable car. You’ll also learn about tickets, offers, how to get there, where the London cable car will take you, and other significant details you might want to consider. Things to Know About the London Cable Car The Emirates Air Line […]
This post covers how to visit London's Imperial War Museum. We include details about the main exhibits and what you can expect to see when you come here. In the video above, Sinead, a tour guide with us (Free Tours by Foot), takes you on a virtual tour of the museum. WHAT IS THE IMPERIAL […]
This post is about things to do and see near Buckingham Palace, including things to do with kids, dining options as well as a sample itinerary. TOP 11 THINGS TO SEE AND DO Witness the Changing of the Guard This world-famous event doesn't happen every day and doesn't take place in certain weather conditions. Where […]
This post is a list of medical museums in London and will be updated in 2024. Some of them are free while others have an entry cost. Several of the ticketed museums are included for free in tourist passes. FREE MEDICAL MUSEUMS IN LONDON If you’re curious about modern-day medicine and healthcare, you can visit […]
This post lists and describes the best military museums in London, including free museums and those that focus on specific services. MILITARY MUSEUMS IN LONDON From ships to aviation and spanning both World Wars, London has a treasure trove of memorabilia and artifacts that teach us about UK military history throughout the centuries. Be […]
Contact Free Tours by Foot London. We are a group of experienced tour guides. The best and easiest way to contact us is via email, as we might be out and about doing tours.
This post is a summary of the London weather in April, including average temperatures and rainfall, with tips on what to pack and things to do. AVERAGE APRIL TEMPERATURES IN LONDON Daylight hours continue to increase rapidly this month gaining almost 2 extra hours between the 1st and the 30th. Daytime high temperatures tend to […]
It should come as no surprise that East London is a very popular area for food tours. The district, which is also known as the East End, is home to several immigrant communities that have contributed greatly to the impressive range of cuisines available. Perhaps the most famous street in this neighbourhood is Brick Lane, […]
This post will provide details about how to visit the historic HMS Belfast, including tickets, deals, exhibits and nearby attractions. TICKETS Ticket prices are rather affordable, particularly if you take advantage of one of the many available offers. Prices below are for tickets purchased in advance online. Tickets at the entrance gate cost slightly more. […]
En esta publicación, ofrecemos varias opciones diferentes para guardar el equipaje durante su visita a Londres, incluidos los centros de almacenamiento tradicionales de la ciudad, las instalaciones de almacenamiento de equipaje en las estaciones de tren y aeropuertos y, la tendencia reciente, las ubicaciones de almacenamiento de estilo Airbnb que le permiten deje sus maletas […]
This post is an overview of the February weather in London, with tips on how to dress and things to do. You may also find our reports on the weather in December and January of value. HOW COLD IS LONDON IN FEBRUARY? February tends to be a bit cold in London, however, not as cold as many […]
This post is a summary of the December weather in London, U.K., with tips on what to wear as well as things to do. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in my new career in tourism. But here I am, finding myself […]
This tour will take you back in time to one of London's most defining periods. You will learn all about the Blitz and London during the 'phony war.' You'll walk past damaged remains such as Christopher Wren's lost Grey Friar's, and miraculously saved icons such as St. Paul's Cathedral. Together with your guide you'll uncover hidden treasures that were unearthed during the war and you'll learn who was responsible for the rebuilding of our city.
This post is about the weather in London in October, including what to expect with temperatures and rain, and tips on what to wear and things to do. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Afternoon temperatures early in the month are between 17-18 C (in the low to mid-60s F) falling to 13-14 C (into the mid-50s F) by […]
