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 […]
Whenever I have a tour guest ask for a recommendation of a neighborhood to visit while in NYC, I will almost always answer, “Harlem!” Full disclosure: this is the neighborhood I have called my home for almost all of my adult life. So I am a little biased. But I know that I am not […]
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. Not only am I your tour guide, but I'm also a retired meteorologist. I leverage my experience to provide you with accurate weather forecasts for this month. We include snow and rain expectations, with tips on what to wear and things to […]
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 plan to visit New York City, deciding the best time to come can be challenging. You may be wondering “When is the best weather?” or “When are hotels the cheapest?” As a native New Yorker, I have my own take on the best times to be here based on the things I like […]
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 […]
Lower Manhattan is an essential part of New York City and deserves some of your time while visiting the city. Here, as much as anywhere, American history started. It's where the first U.S. Congress assembled and wrote the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. Here is where […]
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 […]
This post covers the best boat tour and cruise concessions available in the Miami area, South Florida. We include details about how to save money on a variety of sightseeing cruises, speedboat rides, sailing adventures, and kayak tours. Overview Boat tours and boat cruises in Miami provide a fantastic opportunity to explore the city's coastline […]
Central Park, New York City's green oasis, is considered by many to be the best park in the world. We’ve been leading Central Park tours for over 15 years. Here’s our insider list of 30 must-see highlights and experiences in NYC’s backyard I certainly think so but I'm biased since I am a native New […]
This post reviews the top plantation tours near New Orleans and reviews the tour operators that can transport you there in comfort. This guide includes overviews of several plantations, provides tips on how to save money with discount admission, whether a tour includes hotel pickup and other helpful details. If you have arrived at this […]
