Free tour

The Brooklyn Way

4.97

Excellent (32 ratings)

New York

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Ryan

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 16 July 2022

Greetings from Brooklyn! I am a licensed tour guide passionate about the art, culture, food and history of this extraordinary city. My goal is to provide you with an experience that will be the highlight of your NYC visit. I am also a skilled photographer and am always happy to capture many fantastic photos of you and your group along the way. I hope to meet you in person and treat you to one of my special tours. In the words of The Notorious B.I.G.: "Spread Love, it's the Brooklyn Way."

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover two of NYC's most picturesque neighborhoods: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO, in one epic tour! Appreciate the legacy of beautiful Brooklyn Heights in the fight for liberty, social justice and unity and enjoy the art, culture and views of DUMBO.

Some of the highlights include:

- Impressive architecture in America's 1st suburb and historic district, famous for it's beautiful brownstones and townhouses.
- The role Brooklyn played in American Independence
- The Brooklyn Heights Promenade with amazing, sweeping views of NY Harbor and Manhattan's skyline!
- Plymouth Church, "Grand Central Depot" of the Underground Railroad that helped runaway slaves escape
- Learn about the many influential people and celebrities who have called Brooklyn Heights home, past and present.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most popular in NYC
- DUMBO secrets and street art
- Iconic view and photo spot of the Manhattan Bridge
- The epic story of the Brooklyn Bridge and the extraordinary woman behind it.

Our 2 hour tour begins at Brooklyn Borough Hall (2/3/4/5 & R trains stop here) and concludes in DUMBO by Time Out Market. (A/C & F Subway stops 10 mins away).

There will be many sweet photo opportunities on this tour and I am happy to snap some unforgettable pictures of you :) I want this experience to be one of the highlights of your NYC visit. Appreciate the beauty and history of the Heights, the sights of DUMBO, make new friends, and "Spread Love, it's the Brooklyn Way."

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Court St &, Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

We will meet by the fountain in front of Brooklyn Borough Hall (2/3/4/5 & R trains stop here) The fountain is near the corner of Court and Montague Streets.

Outside visit

Brooklyn Borough Hall

Our meeting point is by the fountain in front of Borough Hall at corner of Court and Montague Streets

Outside visit

Brooklyn Historical Society

Outside visit

Saint Ann's School

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).