I recently had a friend come to visit me in London while she was backpacking through Europe. She was on a super-tight budget but had three days in London and wanted to see as much as possible. I sort of took this as a challenge and I put together an itinerary jam-packed with things to […]
This post covers the best things to do in Chicago this September including free events, family-friendly activities, and things to do at night, updated for 2025. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBER Chicago is a lovely place to visit in September. Check out the suggestions below for a variety of activities, including sports, theatre, […]
As a local New York City tour guide with Tours by Foot NYC, I am asked all the time by my tour guests how they can get tickets to the Statue of Liberty. I’ve been a few times over the years so I can answer that question easily. However, the answer isn’t something that can […]
Our New York tour guides are always being asked by tour guests which attractions are worth seeing in NYC. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of those attractions. The Intrepid Air & Space Museum offers guests the chance to experience the aircraft carrier Intrepid, the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the Growler guided-missile submarine, […]
Before you can join us on our free New Orleans walking tours, you'll have to make it from the airport to the French Quarter. With that in mind, I’m going to cover each of the airport transfers available in New Orleans. I love to travel, so I’m always going to and from the airport. By […]
This post covers the best things to do in Boston in September, updated for 2025 and including free, nighttime, as well as family-friendly activities. Let's dive in! TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBER This section will feature our top 10 September activities to enjoy in Boston. Check out events and activities that we've also […]
You might think that it's impossible to find cheap accommodation in New York City. We are here to tell you it's not! As a walking tour company offering pay-what-you-wish walking tours of New York City, we know how to find ways to save money in the Big Apple. Here we share some ways to find […]
As a tour guide in London, I notice that a lot of my guests have heard of Brick Lane, but aren't quite sure what it is, or what to do there. So in this post I am going to share all the information you need for your visit to Brick Lane including how to get […]
This post covers how to take a tour of Fort Sumter, how to reach the boats, and a visitors guide for when you are on the island.
This post compares the observation decks in NYC to help you choose which one is best for you. The 5 are the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, One World Trade Center, Summit One Vanderbilt, and The Edge (Hudson Yards). There's no simple answer to which one is best because a lot depends on […]
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Who Was She? Born Eliza Ann Smith in 1840, Annie came from a relatively respectable family. Her father was George Smith, of the 2nd regiment Life Guard, who later became a domestic servant. At age 27, Annie married John Chapman, a coachman, and together they had three children, although her eldest son had been born […]
If you are planning a trip to New York City, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the number of sights you want to see. As a native New Yorker, I've done so much in the city, but as a local tour guide, I know that visitors don't have that luxury. My goal when writing this […]
Is New York expensive to visit? Well, that depends on when you visit and what you want to do here. This post lays out the costs of both a 3-day trip and a 7-day trip for low and moderate budgets. With these numbers, you can estimate 4, 5, and 6-day trips. We've led hundreds of […]
There is a lot to see and do both in and around the St. Louis Cathedral. With a history that stretches back to the 1720s, this is one of the most notable buildings in all of New Orleans. Residents have been worshipping on this site for almost 300 years, making the St. Louis Cathedral one […]
Living in a city surrounded by two rivers means there are a lot of opportunities to get out on the water. As a local, I’ve enjoyed my fair share of boat rides and encourage you to do the same. Seeing the city from this perspective makes for a lovely outing and offers plenty of great […]
