This post compares and reviews the various options you have for a Metropolitan Museum of Art tour, including official guided tours, night tours, and tours from outside companies. Get skip-the-line tickets with free cancellation. Skip-the-Line Ticket Prices With these tickets, you'll have three consecutive days to skip-the-line at The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer […]
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. For a long time, this area of London was largely undeveloped land with trees and wildlife, and it was even used as hunting […]
Probably the most famous train platform in the world, Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station is where Hogwarts students pick up the Hogwarts Express to take them from London to their wizarding school. As a tour guide in London, I am often asked by people if it's possible to visit Platform 9¾ at the station. […]
A lot of people worry about how safe it is to visit New Orleans, and while this is a generally valid concern, they are often a bit overblown. I am a local walking tour guide, and I often get asked for tips on safety in the city during my tours, so I felt it prudent […]
This post will cover how to get tickets for the Clink Prison Museum, how to get there, tours they offer, and deals to help you save some money. Overview The Clink is one of the most notorious and historic prisons in all of London. Dating back to the year 1144, this is actually the oldest […]
Not sure what tour to take? Figuring out what tour to take can be a hard choice! We offer a number of a tours, so we thought we'd put all the public tours we offer in one place to help you decide. WHAT TOUR SHOULD I TAKE IN NEW ORLEANS? What tours are being offered […]
This post covers the weather in September in London, including average temperatures and rainfall as well as tips on what to wear and do this month. As a retired meteorologist now working as your tour guide, I use my skills to inform you about this month's weather conditions. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES In early September in London, […]
As guides offering free walking tours in Chicago, we're always getting questions about how to visit popular attractions without paying full price. This post contains info on how to get low-cost tickets to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, as well as provide tips on planning your visit. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may […]
When deciding on the best time to visit London, every visitor must consider weather, costs, and events, just to name a few. And the best time to visit is rather subject and depends on several factors. As a local walking tour guide, I've met thousands of visitors over the years and gathered many opinions on […]
This post covers the best things to do in New York City in October. We include nighttime activities, free as well as family-friendly things to do, all updated for 2025. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER This section will feature our top 10 activities to enjoy in New York City throughout October. Be sure […]
This article gives you the best things to do in London during October, updated for 2025. We include a top 10 list, of nighttime activities, free things to do, as well as family-friendly attractions. As local London tour guides, we have drawn upon our extensive extensive experiences to come up with this list of October […]
The Tower of London is my top recommendation out of all the 'big' city attractions. As a tour guide, I get asked a lot by my guests about getting tickets for the Tower, tips for visiting, and the best way to save money. So in this post, I'll tell you how to get discounted tickets […]
This post is an overview of the September weather in Chicago, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. While guiding your tour, I also draw upon my extensive background as a retired meteorologist to deliver thorough and precise weather forecasts for this month. This enhances […]
This post is about visiting the Audubon Aquarium and includes information on tickets, the best times to go, how to get there, and what aquatic life and exhibits you’ll see. As local walking tour guides, we’ve all been to the aquarium and really enjoyed it. To make your visit the best it can be we’ve […]
As a tour guide in London, I am constantly getting asked for my opinion on Afternoon Tea...and I always tell people to go for it! But just because it can be see as a special or fancy occasion, doesn't mean it has to cost a fortune. Sometimes called ‘High Tea’, Afternoon Tea refers to the […]
Whether you're planning to take our Lower Manhattan tour or you already have, chances are you'll want to follow it up by visiting one of the most popular attractions in the area, the Freedom Tower! Also known as One World Observatory, this beautiful building is the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. It stands as both […]
