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 […]
As local tour guides, many of whom reside in Brooklyn, we all go to Coney Island at least once a year for sun and fun (and Nathan’s Hot Dogs!) This post explains how to get to Coney Island by subway and car. We also include information on things to do here. (See our post, Things […]
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 is a summary of the September weather in NYC, including average temperatures and rainfall, as well as tips on what to pack. This is a great time for outdoor activities. NYC HOTEL DEALS ON TRIPADVISOR - If you haven't already booked your accommodations. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Early September enjoys daytime high temperatures in the […]
Sometimes when we're leading one of our many Paris walking tours, we'll receive questions about visiting the most iconic attraction in the entire city. That's why we created this post to review the many options for visiting the Eiffel Tower, from standard and combo tickets to dining at the top. We'll also provide a lengthy […]
This post is an overview of the weather in New York in August as well as providing tips on how to dress and what to do during this relatively warmer month. NYC HOTEL DEALS ON TRIPADVISOR - If you haven't already booked your accommodations. How Hot Is New York in August? Early August normally sees […]
This map shows the stops on our audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google Maps without using […]
This map shows the stops on our audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google Maps without using […]
When Little Island opened in 2021, we were pretty excited about this nifty public park at Pier 55 in Chelsea. Many of us at Free Tours By Foot in NYC spend time here so we wanted to share with you some tips on visiting Little Island. Our local tour guides love to show visitors Little […]
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 best things to do in Chicago this July, including, free, family-friendly, as well as nighttime activities, all updated for 2024. TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES If you’re looking for the best things to do in July, take a look at our suggestions for the best activities here, which include sports, theatre, […]
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 […]
This post explains how to use the ticket lottery systems, both the online and in-person versions, to get reduced-price Broadway show tickets. As someone who enjoys seeing as many shows as possible, I seek out inexpensive ways to get inexpensive tickets, and the Broadway Lottery system is one of them. Below I share my insider […]
This post summarizes the July weather in Chicago, with tips on what to wear, as well as things to do. As local tour guides, we know that July is one of the best times for walking tours, because there's usually a lot of great, sunny weather. And I am not just a tour guide. I'm […]
This post is about The Vessel, a 150-foot tall (47 m) sculpture/spiral staircase in Hudson Yards. It's a must-see for anyone who loves architecture or snapping photos for Instagram! Though currently closed to the public indefinitely, when it opened in 2019, guests could get free tickets to climb the spiral staircase to get great views. […]
