As tourism destinations, many major cities across the globe are certainly monumental or historical or beautiful or all of the above. What they often aren't, however, is cheap. The good news is that if you’ve got your mind set on visiting any of these metropolises, you can often find free activities to enjoy when you're there. Here are the museums, cultural events, and even transportation that won't cost you a thing in notoriously pricey locales.

As tourism destinations, many major cities across the globe are certainly monumental or historical or beautiful or all of the above. What they often aren't, however, is cheap. The good news is that if you’ve got your mind set on visiting any of these metropolises, you can often find free activities to enjoy when you're there. Here are the museums, cultural events, and even transportation that won't cost you a thing in notoriously pricey locales.