It’s likely that one of the reasons you came to New Orleans was to experience its one-of-a-kind nightlife. There is a whole lot to do here and in the more than 20 years I’ve been living here, I’ve done just about all of it! Besides being a New Orleans local, I’ve been giving walking tours […]
This post covers the top things to do in December in Nashville (updated for 2024), including nighttime activities, free things to do, and family-friendly options. As local walking tour guides, we have the pleasure of spending our December here in Nashville. First of all, the weather is generally pleasant, though this will depend on where […]
This post is about Boston's historic Granary Burying Ground. We include a short history, who's buried here, how to get here, and a short self-guided tour. WHAT IS THE GRANARY BURYING GROUND? For history buffs and visitors, Boston has several historic cemeteries. The most centrally located historic cemetery near Boston Common is the Granary Burying […]
Get into the holiday spirit by seeing one of these Christmas shows in NYC in 2025! In this post, I list musicals, concerts, ballet and orchestra performances, gospel shows, and free Christmas events. I'm a local tour guide with Tours by Foot NYC who loves seeing shows -- any time of the year! But at […]
This post lists the many Christmas and Holiday shows in London in 2025. We include musicals, concerts, ballet performances, plays, and traditional pantomimes this holiday season. We are a group of local walking tour guides and we lead Christmas lights tours in London. Our guests tell us about the Christmas shows that they attended and […]
This post is a guide to the best Christmas lights and holiday displays in San Francisco and how to see them. We've updated the list for all of the top places to visit around the city for 2025 as best we can. During the holidays, San Francisco sparkles more than it already does! Below we […]
This post covers when you can expect the Ceremony of Keys to happen, where it takes place, and how to see it for yourself. As a London tour guide, I get asked a lot about unique or interesting things to do, and I always recommend the Ceremony of the Keys. It's such a fun historical […]
This post is a guide to things to do in San Francisco during Christmas, updated for 2025. Christmas is an amazing time to visit San Francisco as this already beautiful city takes on an extra sparkle. As local tour guides, we love taking visitors on walking tours around our beautiful city during the holidays. And, […]
Whenever we're offering one of our guided tours in San Francisco, we're sometimes asked about how to walk across this historic landmark. To make the whole process easier on everyone, we decided to make this visitor's guide to the Golden Gate Bridge, with tips on how to get here, where to park, where to get […]
One of the most popular NYC tourist attractions is the Statue of Liberty. Many New Yorkers, like myself, have gone to Liberty Island and Ellis Island to explore our roots and of course to see up close the statue that from most vantage points seems quite small. As a local tour guide with Tours by […]
This post provides you with a listing of the best Christmas-themed tours in London, including our Christmas Lights tour, Christmas bus tours, and even a Christmas bike tour! This post has the 2025 dates where available. And in the video below, follow Sinead, a tour guide with us, London Tours by Foot, on a virtual […]
This post provides the best ways to reach downtown Boston from Logan International Airport, including public transportation, and taxis. TRAVELING BETWEEN LOGAN AIRPORT AND BOSTON Logan International Airport is located on the east side of Boston and it is the busiest airport in New England. If you’re traveling to this city by plane, chances are […]
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This post covers things to do in the charming Little Venice area of London. Little Venice is one of London's hidden gems - but it likely won't be for long! It's one of my favourite areas to explore so I have put together a guide to visiting this charming area below. Little Venice is tucked […]
Many visitors are curious about Amsterdam's Red Light District, a neighborhood famous for the presence of legal sex workers. Our local walking tour guides have led thousands of Red Light District tours so they know all about it and its rules, which we explain in this post. We also list some of the great non-X-rated […]
This post explains how to get Saturday Night Live tickets, including standby tickets and tickets for the dress rehearsal. Competition for a seat is fierce but don’t give up hope entirely (we know a few tricks). We have broken this post up into sections for easier reading. SNL embodies the essence of New York City. […]
