We are proud to offer our newest, affordable sightseeing option - AUDIO TOURS. Can't make one of the guided Dubai walking tours? No problem. We have partnered with Atlantis Audio Tours to provide you with a convenient way to experience our tours. Each tour offers an off-line option to view the map and hear the […]
There are many things to see in the City of London. This self-guided tour will show you the highlights of the City of London, a part of but somewhat distinct from Greater London. This can be a companion or prep guide for taking our City of London Tour, which also comes in an audio […]
In this post, we tell you how long it takes to walk Central Park. But, of course, it depends on what you mean. We include the amount of time for several different routes so that you can see the options available to you. As local walking tour guides, who lead daily walks of the park […]
If you want one of the best views of London, you have a number of options – if you’re willing to pay; The London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard, etc. But if you’re travelling on a budget, there’s a little-known venue in the City of London that not only affords a spectacular view of […]
This post compares and reviews tours to and from Muir Woods National Park. We include organized bus tours from in and around San Francisco as well as how to visit the park on your own via a shuttle. Let's explore! WHY VISIT MUIR WOODS The Muir Woods National Monument is an area just a short […]
This post covers things to do in Harlem, NYC. We include the best things to see and do, where to eat, hear live music, and how to attend a gospel service. Harlem is a neighborhood that I and my fellow tour guides love. It’s especially fun to share with our tour guests and visitors of […]
The first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, now a National Historic Landmark, lies here in Chicago. It's the Adler Planetarium. I and many fellow tour guides, many of us long time residents of the city, have fond memories from childhood of visiting this copper domed "sky theatre." Recent renovations have meant the addition of more […]
This post is a summary of the March weather in New York City. We include snow and rain expectations, with tips on what to wear and things to do. NYC HOTEL DEALS ON TRIPADVISOR - If you haven't already booked your accommodations. Be sure to read our posts on: HOW COLD IS NYC IN MARCH? […]
This post is about Battery Park, how to get there, and things to see and do once you are there, including getting great views of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Let's explore! HOW TO GET TO BATTERY PARK You can use this google map to get exact directions to the northern entrance to Battery […]
If you prefer to tour the Colosseum on your Maybe you have seen the prices of guided walking tours This post is an overview of the various tours of the Colosseum in Rome available to you, including our free, self-guided tour. We offer guided walking tours through Rome since 2012, including Colosseum Tours. So, we […]
If you are planning to visit New York City, deciding when to go can be a challenge. Like anything, what works best for you is largely up to you. When is the weather the best? When are hotels the cheapest? Here are some quick answers. The best time to go to NYC depends on what […]
Looking for the best lobster, lobster roll, or seafood places in Boston? Well, you are in the right place. This post will provide suggestions for the best locations in Beantown that serve Lobster and Lobster rolls. Let's take a bite! As a local tour guide, I'm asked this question on almost every tour, and the […]
This post compares and reviews the various different tours of Lower Manhattan available to you, including our pay-what-you-like tours. FREE TOURS BY FOOT We at Free Tours by Foot are very proud to offer several tours that include Lower Manhattan, including our anytime audio tour of the area. Here's a sample. Below the tour calendar, we […]
This post reviews and compares the various New York and Brooklyn street art and graffiti tours and workshops, including our own pay-what-you-wish tours. BROOKLYN GRAFFITI AND STREET ART TOURS We are proud to present our well-reviewed tour of Bushwick Graffiti (see the video above). Additionally, there are a few other companies offering similar tours, so […]
This post summarizes the January weather in New York City, with tips on what to wear, as well as things to do. As local tour guides, we know that January can be very cold and have sometimes miserable weather. And I am not just a tour guide. I'm also a retired meteorologist who has found […]
In this post, we answer two questions: how long is the High Line and how long does it take to walk its entire length? The High Line is approximately 1.45 miles in length (or roughly 2.3 km) from its southernmost entrance at 14th Street to its northernmost entrance at 33rd Street at Hudson Yards. How […]
