Our Moms are so proud...We’re famous, kinda.
From About.com “Best Sightseeing Tours in Washington DC”:
DC BY FOOT PRESENTS *PRICELESS* WALKING TOURS
A new tour of the National Mall conveys the history that inspired the monuments at a price perfect for any budget: FREE! The tours run Everyday! They leave from the Northeast corner of 15th & Constitution Ave. NW at 2PM 6 PM and last about an hour. The story- telling guides are recent college graduates who can best be described as “Part Professors, Part Performers.” Since they work exclusively for tips, every tour is guaranteed to be the best in the city!
For more information, visit DCBYFOOT.COM or call Ben or Brody at 202 370 1830.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Don't let the funky shoes and clever limericks fool you. Those two young guys commanding a crowd on the National Mall mean business—and they've pioneered a revolutionary business model in the process.
For starters, this hour-long tour is completely free. That's right, no cost—“priceless,” as company founders Brody Davis and Ben Hindman, both 23, like to say. "This country was founded as a bastion of freedom," Davis says, "what could be more appropriate than a free tour?"
It doesn't take long to sense the commitment and enthusiasm that powers Davis and Hindman. They could have taken jobs on Wall Street or Madison Avenue, but they picked Constitution and Independence Avenues because they wanted people to love American History as much as they do. Says Hindman, "Our tours were inspired by our own terrific history teachers, and we hope to inspire a new generation of history students." For this reason, Davis and Hindman are always delighted when school groups and big families show up.
And how does the business work? "Because we work for tips," says Davis, “we give every single tour our best effort so you can count on a tour of the highest quality. Since we know you'll love what you hear, we believe you'll tip what you can, and we believe you'll tell all your friends about what a great time you had.
Can a business model based on value received, mutual trust and idealism actually work? Here's a testimonial from City by Foot's opening weekend which suggests it might:
"Always informative, occasionally irreverent, and just plain fun, it
was the highlight of our evening and something that we will recommend
to anyone we know who plans to visit our nation's capital." -- JF, New Jersey
Tours leave from the East side of the base of the Washington Monument at 6 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. You'll know you're in the right place if the person leading the tour is wearing a baby blue T-shirt that says FREE TOURS! FOLLOW ME!—and if the crowd is having a complete blast!
Tour Guides Test Limits of a Truly Free Market
May 1, 2008
DC By Foot Introduces BenefacTOURS.
April 20th, 2008
Beginning in May of 2008, DC by Foot will identify a charity to be the beneficiary of all revenue generated by our 6PM Sunday night tours. Sunday night tours will now be called our BenefacTOURS.
BenefacTOURS Take a step... lend a hand.
DC by Foot will augment the public's appreciation of history by transforming the fundamental nature of tourism. In that spirit, DC By Foot offers daily, gratuity-based, historical walking tours of the monuments on the National Mall.
"BenefacTOURS" is a program that connects the vast Washington, DC tourism market with various charitable organizations in the local community. We will bring together our generous guests with charities that greatly benefit from their support. Since we offer "free" tours, DC by Foot attracts big groups. In our experience, we have discovered one undeniable fact: no matter where one is from, upon arriving in the District of Columbia, one is inspired by the power and purpose of our nation's capital and is eager to participate in the process. Beginning in May of 2008, DC by Foot will identify a charity of choice each month to be the beneficiary of all revenue generated by our 6PM Sunday night tours. Sunday night tours will now be referred to as our “BenefacTOURS”. BenefacTOURS will raise funds and awareness for important charities in our community. All donations are tax deductible
In May, 2008, BenefacTOURS will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of The National Capitol Area.
“BENEFACtours” will inspire other businesses in the tourism industry to fulfill their social responsibility by supporting charitable organizations in the community. DC By Foot believes that by offering tourists the opportunity to give generously to a worthy cause, while learning about the important history of this great country, we can enhance the richness of tourists’ experience in our nation's capital.
May 14, 2008
DC By Foot Gets “Grade A” From The Washingtonian
June, 2008
Dynamic Graphics Magazine chooses
DC By Foot for its 2008 makeover competition.
DC By Foot on Fox News at 5
August 22nd, 2008
DC By Foot Celebrates Its One Year Birthday Party!!
More than 500 tours and still walking
(Check it out on Pamela’s Punch)
DC By Foot Comments on Economy :)
