Location: Brooklyn
Top Things to do in Brooklyn
10 Sightseeing Tours in Brooklyn That You Shouldn't Miss
It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
Restaurants in Brooklyn
1. New York City Private Night Tour with Driver-Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
THIS IS A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TOUR. Enjoy a private New York night tour, seeing and photographing beautifully lit sights around the city and taking in one of the world's most famous skyline from across the rivers in Brooklyn and New Jersey. This is a 3-hour tour and transportation is provided in a 2015 Toyota Sienna mini-van with the capacity to accommodate up to 6 guests. This is fantastic and memorable way to spend an evening in New York! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRIVATE DRIVING TOUR IS SOCIALLY DISTANCED FROM THE CROWDED CITY SIDEWALKS, SUBWAYS AND BUSES.
Inclusions: Private tour for up to 6 guests, Licensed driver/guide, Transport by late model private vehicle, Hotel / cruise terminal pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Child Safety and Booster Seats
Reviewed By tour40894719015
Excellent tour for those looking to explore the Hamptons and LI wineries. Ronald was informative, patient, more than accommodating and most important knowledgeable. Ron was also very sensitive to our concerns regarding Covid and it was obvious that his precautions were above standard. Highly recommend this tour.
2. Cycle To NYC's Top Sites In One Day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
From Central Park to Brooklyn Bridge to Ground Zero, we'll see it all! This is not a tour for beginner cyclists. This a tour for confident, urban cyclists. We'll cover around 25 miles (40 km) over 6 hours. The pace will be brisk but not back-breaking or exhausting. We'll stick to designated bike lanes, but please understand, we cannot do this exclusively. This a tour for the adventurous of spirit. You'll see so many of NYC's most iconic spots and as they were intended to be seen: from the street. We'll take lots of breaks where you can get off the bikes, walk around and I will find you lots of photo ops to make you Instagram feed POP! I'll keep you safe and you'll never risk wasting time getting lost. I'll also keep you entertained and provide history, context and local color. By the end of the day, you'll feel the burn, but be ready to feast in one of NYC's great restaurants—guilt free, you earned it!
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet, Snacks
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Reviewed By tmcintyre0322
After taking the Brooklyn Bridge tour, my friend and I immediately scheduled this tour. There is no better way to get around Central Park than by bike, and Scott did a great job of telling us both the historical and pop culture significance of different spots. We had plenty of opportunities to stop, take pictures, and walk around certain areas like the Bow Bridge, Shakespeare Garden, and Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial. I am already planning my next trip back to NYC and will be booking again!!
3. 30-Minute Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in NYC
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Flytographer 30-Minute Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in New York City and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in New York City, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever. We specialize in: - honeymoons - family trips - engagements - anniversaries - romantic getaways - multi-generational trips - babymoons - solo travellers - and just because! With over 10,000 5-star reviews, Flytographer is the global leader in vacation photography and has captured over 3 million memories for travellers across six continents. We’ve been featured across A-list media, including Conde Nast Traveler, Oprah, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, New York Times, BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Elle, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, Huffington Post, & many more.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, 15 high-resolution digital photographs, Private photo shoot with a professional photographer for individuals, couples and groups, Online image gallery delivered within 5 days of your shoot
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to and from photo shoot, Proposal photography not included with this package, Entrance fees to shooting locations
Reviewed By gratefulfortravel
We use flytographer all over the world when we travel, but it was fun to do a shoot here in Victoria during COVID. I would highly suggest if you're looking for good photos of your family.
4. Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Walk your way over the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge and into the fastest growing part of the city on a unique tour filled with sightseeing and information from the city's best tour guides. Your guide will be able to give you great recommendations for cuisine, lodging, and other activities while you're here in New York! Join us and we'll show you why Brooklyn is becoming the place to be! Tours can be given in any language upon customer request with advance notice. Contact us for more information!
Inclusions: Live guide, Map
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Reviewed By richh568
We hired two bikes from this store after being sold them on the edge of the park. Unfortunately it soon became apparent that the bikes were very poorly maintained. The chain on one of our bikes fell off 4 or 5 times for no reason. The only upside of the poorly maintained bikes was that I could put the chain back on without getting any oil on my fingers at all. Eventually, after stopping every couple of minutes we just gave up and pushed the bike back to the store. When we got back, we suggested it only seems fair that we were refunded for one of the bikes, as it did not meet the standard we were sold. The member of staff in the store refused but understood our point so put us on the phone to a manager from a different store. The manager, after putting us on hold, hanging up, and then finally speaking to us after we phoned back, very rudely tried to blame us for the situation. We were told the bikes were well maintained, which I explained how this could not be the case. Then they used the defence that we could have called the helpline in small print on our receipt. At no point when we were hiring the bikes was this number pointed out to us should we need it. Being two UK travellers we didn't have phone that would have worked for this anyway, so I explained this wasn't a viable option either. I do understand that these bikes are used a lot and things will go wrong but I just wish people could be honest and own up when they have not met the standard which has been sold. Unfortunately that is not the case here. If we'd have paid $5 then I'd have said fair enough but at $20 per bike I'd expect much better! Avoid at all costs.
5. Williamsburg Brooklyn Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
New York City is known for being pricey, but if you know where to look, it doesn’t have to be. Many of the foods that make NYC famous – like pizza, bagels and classic deli fare – are also some of the spots we visit on our Williamsburg tour. Come get a slice from Rosa Pizza, and find out what all the buzz is about. We also make a stop at the famous Pie & Thighs, where you can enjoy the classic Chicken & Waffles entree made fresh daily. Our tours are fun, safe, and memorable. These are only a couple of the stops we take, buy your ticket today and find out where we'll be chowing down next!!! (6) different tastings are included on this journey. BONUS For a limited time we are giving away a FREE BAG with every ticket purchase.
Inclusions: (6) Different sample tastings, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By _ansies2
The guides we had were great! They knew their history! The lady guide was the best! She sang, she shared and made the night tour the most memorable evening possible!
6. Private Custom New York City Tour by SUV
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 216 reviews
Explore New York City in a luxury SUV on a private, customized tour. This 4-, 5-, or 6-hour tour of the Big Apple is geared to match individual or group interests and preferences. Whether an architecture buff, celebrity hound, or sightseeing aficionado, the tour will be unique. Travel in a luxury SUV with a native New Yorker and licensed tour guide. Endless possibilities include: Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Grand Central Terminal, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, or lesser known areas of NYC like Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Separate licensed NYC Tour Guide, Separate professional driver, Luxury SUV or Mercedes Sprinter, Customized itinerary to your interests
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 448cheric
This is truly the best way to see the most of New York City in a day or weekend trip. We literally saw and learned so much I can't even add one picture of each things we saw because I can only post 10. Sheldon was an amazing guide and has an abundance of New York knowledge and historical facts. He has a great personality and made it fun and interesting for my whole family (including my mother, teenage son, and 6 year old daughter). He also made it a point to always make sure we knew where we were so when we went back into the city by our selves we knew how to get where we needed to. Sheldon honestly loves New York and after he shows you around you will too.
7. New York: The High Line & Chelsea Market with Food Tastings
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 39 reviews
This fun walking tour will take you over the High Line and through the Meatpacking and Chelsea neighborhoods to explore history, art, food... and, of course, beautiful views. You’ll leave with an understanding of how the past has shaped the present, and how modern New York has re-purposed this history to create something unique that has transformed the city both for the better and for the worse.
Inclusions: Local Spanish-speaking guide, 1-2 small food tastings in Chelsea Market
Exclusions: Tips/gratuities for your guide
Reviewed By LassMinTraveler
Brian was a great tour guide as well as accommodating everyone's individual needs as well as diets if you didn't eat it or like it Brian went out of his way to make it happen. I truly enjoyed the tour as well as the other places he recommended after the tour I definitely recommend this tour ....Great job Brian we're still talking about it who knows you may see us soon something is in the works ????????????
8. Private Guided Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
Explore the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge on this guided, 2.5-hour walking tour from Manhattan to the trendy DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn. Known as the 8th Wonder of the World, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest in the United States, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River. Learn about it’s history, dating back to 1869, from a local guide. Enjoy a leisurely stroll into DUMBO , known for its high-end boutiques, delicious desserts, pizza shops, art galleries, and scenic waterfront views. This tour is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Time of the tour can depend on conditions on the bridge and quickly the group moves.
Inclusions: Private guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By arondi9010
Let me first get the bad out of the way. I traveled from Long Island. The tour states it starts at 10, we didn't get on the move until 10:15 because Tim the person who gathered us at the Starbucks location was talking to three guests instead of moving us along. This may not sound like a huge deal to others, but the LIRR runs on the hour on weekends, so had I know I would be waiting around I would have taken later train. I didnt think I would have enough time but had I know it wouldnt start on time, I could have bought myself an extra hour. Also the tag he had around his neck could have been larger. I asked so many people if they were there for the tour because I he didn't stick out. Sorry, but this is important to me so I had to mention it. Some people including myself didn't know you needed a metrocard. I happen to have one but others did not. PLEASE BRING A METROCARD WITH AT LEAST ONE FARE AND MAYBE ANOTHER TO GET BACK TO WHERE YOU NEED TO GET. So now the tour. We met with Gary, who knows his stuff about the subway. He was interesting and funny. I didn't expect to spend an hour standing in the subway station looking at pictures of the old railway system. Also, Gary you were great but you were talking a mile a minute. I thought this part needs improvement somehow. We lost four people during this first hour because it was a bit boring. The rest of the tour was interesting. Gary gave us some history of many stops that I've been to hundreds of time and never knew. The best part was seeing the underground station by City Hall that trains no longer stop at. The most part is that I didnt get to see it because I didn't hear Gary say lean up against the window and when I finally figured out why everyone was doing that, there wasn't any room for me. There were many more people on this tour than what it states the maximum are. Thankfully I visit NYC often and can do this on my own. I think that once we got passed the hour long history lesson in the beginning, the tour was something I would recommend if you are looking for something to do. I wouldn't say it was the best tour I have even seen but I did enjoy Gary and would take another of his tours.
9. New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 126 reviews
See New York City like never before on this 25-30 minute helicopter tour. Capture views of iconic Manhattan attractions including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, the World Financial Center, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge, and continue up the Hudson River to the northern point of Manhattan to see even more sights. You'll also enjoy views of Brooklyn and Staten Island. Also fly south to the Verrazano Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in America.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Heliport Landing and facility fees, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By parisdior124
What a wonderful experience! The Limo was very nice and came on time. The helicopter tour was AMAZING! Seeing the City from a birds eye view was amazing! My husband and I are looking forward to going back for the City Light Tour!
10. Christmas Lights Tour - Dyker Heights in Brooklyn
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
Winter is the most wonderful time of the year! One neighborhood in New York is particular – Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. There, the residents take Christmas decorations to a new level - houses decorated with thousands of lights, toy soldiers, Santa Clauses and even motorized Christmas displays. If you want an easy, fun way to experience Christmas join this Dyker Heights Christmas lights Tour. Total duration is 4 hours • Luxury SUV or Stretch Limousine • Get a breathtaking view of Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge • See the famous Christmas lights of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn • A final stop at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water
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Reviewed By G8175TIwendyl
I came to New York City for the first time for my 50th birthday on May 8 and for Mother’s Day May 9th I stayed until May 10th this company treat me like a queen for my entire stay in New York the limo drivers Marco and Jean was amazing Mrs Sophie was also amazing she was very attentive to my every need while I was in New York she made sure that I was treated like a queen Thank you for my beautiful time in New York????
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