This post covers the best things to do in Brooklyn today, tonight, tomorrow, or anytime. We include free, nighttime, as well as family-friendly activities. So, we know a thing or two about Brooklyn. Firstly, we lead walking tours here every day. Secondly, many of our tour guides live in Brooklyn, some of whom were also […]
You might think that it's impossible to find cheap accommodation in New York City. We are here to tell you it's not! As a walking tour company offering pay-what-you-wish walking tours of New York City, we know how to find ways to save money in the Big Apple. Here we share some ways to find […]
This post is a self-guided tour that takes you to see charming and historic locations and cutting-edge art and architecture in DUMBO, Brooklyn. When writing this post, we tapped into our local tour guides' knowledge and experiences in DUMBO, both leading walking tours there as well as spending their free time there. For more opinions […]
As local tour guides in New York City, we look forward all year to the magic of the holiday season when Christmas lights and holiday decorations appear throughout NYC. No matter how many years we’ve seen the dazzling displays and marvelous department store windows, it never gets old. We know which spots shine the brightest, […]
As local tour guides, many of whom reside in Brooklyn, we all go to Coney Island at least once a year for sun and fun (and Nathan’s Hot Dogs!) This post explains how to get to Coney Island by subway and car. We also include information on things to do here. (See our post, Things […]
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 is about SummerStage, a series of free concerts held in Central Park every summer, and is updated for 2024. We include information on how to attend a show, a list of performers, and other free music throughout NYC. SUMMERSTAGE Every summer since 1986, a series of free concerts called SummerStage has been held […]
This post is about various shopping outlets in and around New York City. All of these can be reached by public transportation. WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS Located in Central Valley just an hour north of New York City, this is arguably one of the region's best outlet malls. Find offers of 50% or more at […]
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 […]
This post covers things to do in Harlem, NYC. We include top sights, where to eat, where to hear great live music, how to attend a gospel service, and much more. Watch a 22-minute abridged version of our live Harlem tour. PLAN YOUR VISIT Harlem is a must-visit neighborhood located at the northern end of […]
In this post, we explain what happy hour is, its roots, and offer some resources to help you find happy hour deals near you in NYC. Those of you who are familiar with Happy Hour, you know why we call it ‘happy’. For those who aren't familiar and like a good beer or drink […]
This post explains how you can take a tour of Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, both guided as well as self-guided tours. Admission is free every day. Introduction Opened in 1838, over half a million people are buried in Green-wood Cemetery. Among them are many notable Americans (see below) and over 5,000 fallen civil war soldiers. […]
Chinatown is like no other neighborhood in NYC. Its historic streets are narrow, shops sell exotic food, you'll hear Chinese spoken here and yes, you can find knock-off handbags! This post shares tips on the best things to see in Chinatown, including where to eat and shop, where to stay, and other tips. We are […]
You may have seen in movies characters step to the curb, hold up an arm, and yell "Taxi!" Since it is a movie a yellow cab immediately comes over. The process isn't all that different in reality, though don't expect a cab to pull up right away! As local New Yorkers, our tour guides have […]
In this post, we answer the question, how long does it take to cross the Brooklyn Bridge? We also have a post on tips on how to cross the Brooklyn Bridge as well as things to do in Brooklyn. HOW LONG IS THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE? The Brooklyn Bridge is approximately 1.1 miles in length (or roughly […]
