When you only have 3 days in Lisbon, you’ll want to see as much as you can without burning yourself out. Below is a three-day itinerary that should give you as much of a cross-section of the city as possible, while allowing you to enjoy the experience. About Lisbon Lisbon is the capital of Portugal […]
This post will cover the National World War II Museum, including details about how to get tickets, deals on admission, how to get here, when to come, and exhibits included. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. […]
This post is about tips on visiting Edge, an observation deck suspended in mid-air above Hudson Yards in Manhattan. We include information on tickets, as well as tips to save on costs, how to plan your visit, and the City Climb Experience. We are local NYC tour guides who wrote this post based on first-hand […]
This post covers how to take the Madison Square Garden All Access Tour, what you will see, tour times, and where you can get cheaper tickets. TOUR OVERVIEW Madison Square Garden is perhaps the world's most famous arena. It's home to two of New York's favorite sports teams, the NBA's New York Knicks and the […]
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 […]
Sometimes when we're leading one of our many Paris walking tours, we'll receive questions about visiting the most iconic attraction in the entire city. That's why we created this post to review the many options for visiting the Eiffel Tower, from standard and combo tickets to dining at the top. We'll also provide a lengthy […]
When Little Island opened in 2021, we were pretty excited about this nifty public park at Pier 55 in Chelsea. Many of us at Free Tours By Foot in NYC spend time here so we wanted to share with you some tips on visiting Little Island. Our local tour guides love to show visitors Little […]
This post is about The Vessel, a 150-foot tall (47 m) sculpture/spiral staircase in Hudson Yards. It's a must-see for anyone who loves architecture or snapping photos for Instagram! Though currently closed to the public indefinitely, when it opened in 2019, guests could get free tickets to climb the spiral staircase to get great views. […]
This post describes how to reach the Abbey Road Crossing in London, also known as the Beatles Crosswalk. Located in the north London neighbourhood of St. John's Wood, it is easily accessible by the London Underground. In the video above, local tour guide, Sinead, leads you on a virtual tour of the Abbey Road Crosswalk. […]
This map shows the stops on our World Trade Center + 911 Memorial 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 […]
One of three museums in Chicago's Museum Campus, along with the Adler Planetarium and the Shedd Aquarium, is the Field Museum of Natural History. The museum's name comes from its first big donor, Marshall Field, who donated $1 million back in the 1890s. That would be equal to around $35 million today. This fascinating museum […]
This post is about planning a visit to London's Tower Bridge and walking across it. First and foremost, it's a beautiful bridge that is just begging for your camera to capture it day and night. It's instantly obvious why it's a great seller for postcards. Second, it is a bridge and you can use […]
This post will provide information about the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. We includ details about ticket prices and opportunities to save money on admission. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. OVERVIEW The Heineken […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some guests on our Chicago tours ask whether or not it's worth visiting the Museum of Science & Industry (MSI) and our answer is “Yes!” We do think it deserves your time if you are interested in this topic. It is an excellent museum and great for people of all ages. This post covers tickets, […]
