When stepping into San Francisco’s Chinatown, you step into a world of vibrant colors, sounds, sights, and smells that will immediately whisk you around the globe. While there are several distinct Chinese neighborhoods in San Francisco, the oldest and largest Chinatown lies in the heart of downtown. On this self-guided tour of Chinatown, you’ll visit […]
This post provides information about the most popular day trips from San Francisco Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Silicon Valley, Napa Valley, and Sonoma Valley. Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is a beautiful park spanning 747,956 acres and 800 miles of hiking trails just 3.5 hours from San Francisco. Famed for […]
As a London Tour Guide for well over a decade, I know that many of my visitors find the public transport system in London to be a little overwhelming. One of the questions I get asked about the most, "What's the best way to travel through London?" My answer is almost always: The London Underground! […]
One of the easiest and most convenient methods to travel throughout San Francisco is by riding Muni Metro, the electric light rail train that runs throughout the city. This post provides tips on how to ride Muni Metro. The trains will get you where you need to go easily and (typically) on time. But for […]
This post explains the Rome Metro system and how to use it, including tips on how to use the buses, streetcars, and commuter trains. The information is based on first-hand experiences from our local tour guides in Rome who ride the Metro and buses all the time. Roma ATAC is the official public transportation system […]
As a local, I never thought about taking a nighttime bus tour until I had a friend visit from out of town. It was her first time in NYC and I wanted her to get an overview of the city right away so she could make some choices about what to see on her trip. […]
This post provides 30 tips for those visiting London on a budget, including free museums, inexpensive food, cheaper theatre tickets, as well as budget itineraries. COCNESSIONS ON SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS Sightseeing Tours Just start with us. All of the tours offered by Tours by Foot London are affordable and are a great way to […]
Barcelona can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. This article contains our list of free and cheap things to do, as well as free attractions, nighttime and family-friendly activities, and almost-free attractions. Tours By Foot is a tour company, and we work with local tour guides in Barcelona, so you can trust that […]
December is a fine time to be in New York City! As a New Yorker, I look forward to the month each year, not just for the holidays but for the other fun things to do. Below I list the best things to do in December 2025 in New York City, including free, nighttime, and […]
Esta publicación es una guía de cosas que hacer en Nueva York durante la Navidad, incluidos los mercados, los árboles de Navidad públicos, los recorridos y los espectáculos, actualizados para 2025. RESUMEN Hay muchas cosas que hacer durante el tiempo de Navidad, por eso creamos esta guía. Tiempo lo es todo. La mayoría de las […]
One of my favorite things about NYC winters is the chance to go ice skating! My fellow local tour guides also enjoy it and between us, we’ve been to all the rinks in the city many times. This post is about the best ice skating rinks in New York City, including hours, tickets, directions, and […]
This post covers when it snows in New York, and how much snow to expect in any given month. We also provide tips on things to do, and how to dress for the snow and cold. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster […]
If you are in Paris in December 2025, you'll be happy to know there are many wonderful things to do. From fun winter activities to magical attractions, you'll find something to do for everyone in your group. Be sure to read our post on Christmas in Paris to learn about even more things to do […]
This post covers 15 famous New Orleans drinks, including the best cocktail bars to drink them in. We also include a video either of how to make the drink or of the establishment most associated with it. We compiled this list through the experiences and recommendations of our local tour guides, leading cocktail tours of […]
The holidays are one of the most exciting times of the year in New York City! It seems like everywhere you turn, there is some iconic holiday sight- from The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, to the Central Park skating rink, to the holiday markets. But one of the most famous holiday experiences in the city […]
Year after year, I look forward to the holidays in New York City. The sparkling lights, the Christmas music and the good vibes transform the city into a magical place. As a local NYC tour guide, I wanted to write a post about the holiday evchents I think my tour guests and other travelers would […]
