The Royal Albert Hall hosts many different musical and theatrical productions each year. This post covers what types of tours are offered, how to get there, facts about the landmark, and other things to do in the area. Tour Types For those wanting to visit the Hall, not as an audience spectator but as a […]
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 […]
One of the nice things about being a tour guide in Brooklyn is the close proximity to Coney Island. The truth is that most of us visit at least once a year for sun and fun (and Nathan’s Hot Dogs!) In this post, I will explain how to get to Coney Island by either subway […]
This post will help you locate Strawberry Fields in Central Park, a.k.a., the John Lennon Memorial. The area is shaded by elm trees and is punctuated by outcroppings of Manhattan schist. Yoko Ono, in addition to helping with the plans, donated over a million dollars for the landscaping and maintenance of the area. Strawberry Fields […]
Navigating the New York subway system can seem daunting to visitors to NYC, especially those who don't use mass transit in their daily lives. As a New Yorker who has used the subway for decades, I can tell you that once you get the hang of it, you will have no problem! I hear all […]
September is a wonderful time to visit New York City, with generally comfortable temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and less summer heat as the month progresses. As your tour guide with a background in meteorology, I provide practical weather information to help you plan your trip and know what to expect during your visit. September starts […]
If you don't have a reserved ticket to the Eiffel Tower, also known as priority tickets, there are a few options for same-day tickets, as well as skip-the-line tickets. In short, if you haven't purchased advanced tickets (priority tickets), you can still get tickets to walk up the tower at the ticket office. You can […]
Planning a trip to New York City in August? The weather is typically hot, humid, and perfect for summer activities, but you should also be prepared for occasional rain and thunderstorms. August is one of the warmest months of the year in New York City. Average daytime temperatures are in the low 80s°F (around 28°C), […]
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, I was pretty excited about this unusual public park at Pier 55 in Chelsea. As a New Yorker who loves spending time in peaceful green spaces, this was a welcome addition to the urban jungle. My fellow tour guides and I at Tours By Foot NYC have spent free […]
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 TOURS BY FOOT We offer several pay-what-you-wish tours plus a self-guided option. We have listed the main […]
This post covers the best things to do in Chicago this July, including, free, family-friendly, as well as nighttime activities, all updated for 2025. 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, […]
In the mid-section of Central Park, located just north of the Lake and south of the Great Lawn, you can find the Ramble, a forest-like oasis of shade, with unique plant life and birds. Its southern entrance is right at the end of our Central Park walking tour, and we recommend our guests take a […]
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 always look for inexpensive ways to get tickets, and the Broadway Lottery system is one of them. Just like playing the regular […]
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 […]
