Location: Brooklyn
Top Things to do in Brooklyn
Top 10 City Tours in Brooklyn, New York (NY)
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 Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Half-Day Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Before you embark on your cruise from New York City, tour the city in style by private car, with your own personal navigator to guide you! Your private guide is an experienced, knowledgeable, native New Yorker who will show you New York City’s most fascinating areas. Enjoy personalized attention as you see top Big Apple sights like the Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo and Chinatown. At the end of your tour, you’ll be conveniently dropped-off at your chosen cruise port: Manhattan, Cape Liberty or Brooklyn.
Inclusions: Private tour of New York City, Hotel, residence or area airport pickup, Port drop-off, Worry-free Shore Excursion
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Leah B
We had such a great time with Rick on our food and culture tour. Learned and ate a ton. Very happy with the food and drinks. Best part was the way Rick told stories and explained the culture. Carlos did a great job driving our bus. So much fun!!
2. Private Brooklyn Walking Tour: Brooklyn Bridge DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
On this private walking tour you and your party will have an unforgettable walk over the famous Brooklyn Bridge that was completed in 1883. Enjoy the amazing views and learn about the incredible story of its construction. Once in Brooklyn, discover the trendy Dumbo neighborhood, the new Brooklyn Bridge Park with terrific views of the Manhattan skyline, and the quaint streets and brownstones of historic Brooklyn Heights. Take a break at a popular DUMBO café, which will include a small complimentary treat. You’ll leave the tour with great photos and lots of memorable stories.
Inclusions: Small sweet treat, Licensed local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Emza20
Andrew led my family on a customized walk in the lower east side and lower Manhattan—striking exactly the historical and cultural notes I’d requested for my four teenagers. He kept us entertained and moving all morning, and was even prepared to delve into the political ramifications of knish-eating by mayoral candidates. We found this tour to be anything but cookie-cutter, and a safe, entertaining and educational pandemic activity. Andrew led us to all sorts of interesting, tucked-away places I never knew were there. Recommended for everybody, even people who know NYC well!
3. Private Tour of Brooklyn (Half Day)
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Our guide (with a separate driver if you select this option) will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an adventure to Brooklyn - the oldest and largest borough in NYC. We will show you the old and the new. The Brooklyn of Walt Whitman and Prohibitionism - the 200 year old Brownstone buildings along side the new Dumbo and Tech areas and then head to the absolutely coolest part of the city - Williamsburg. We can take you to a chocolate factory, and amazing handmade crafts Market, the sketchbook library and hands across the world art project, show you street art to blow your mind, Milk Bar ice cream and the Rainbow Bagel store - currently going viral on instagram! Get ready for a crash of cultures and creativity - hip Hasidic Jews meets funky Hispanic skateboarders and the delicious food and explosion of colour that comes as an afterglow of this clash. Wash it all down with a slice (or 4) of Brooklyn pizza as you toast the largest and coolest Borough in the land.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Lunch, Subway Fares
4. Williamsburg & Brooklyn Tour with a Local: Private & Personalized
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You'll join one of our hosts for a jaunt around Williamsburg, a neighborhood which its locals like to think is the trendiest in the city, and we probably wouldn't disagree with them. Roam around this hip(ster) spot, seeing what there is to see, eating what there is to eat and shopping what there is to shop. Head's up, there's a lot of all of the above. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them. Your meeting place and time as well as your itinerary are flexible, so you can plan and experience with your host to meet your needs.
Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 2 to 5 hours with your host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
Exclusions: Food and drink, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities
Reviewed By 622sophieo
Kamilla was a wonderful host. She has shown us the wonderful world off the beaten track, real areas where people live and work. The tour of Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Williamsburg was a real treat! Thank you, Kamilla!
5. Panoramic Night Tour New York: Brooklyn Heights and Hamilton Park by Bus
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Join us on our amazing New York Skyline Night Tour to appreciate the thousand night lights of the Big Apple. This tour is designed to leave you breathless and allow you to take unforgettable photos. The evening tour starts at 6:30 pm with your Urban Explorer through which you cross Manhattan to one of the most famous sights in New York: Brooklyn Heights. After taking amazing photos of the Manhattan Skyline and seeing the Brooklyn Bridge up close, you continue to New Jersey and take a brief stop to taste a typical slice of American cheese pizza in Hoboken. Then you arrive at the famous Hamilton Park, the highest point in New Jersey, for an unforgettable view among the thousand lights of New York! Remember: the tour is suitable for all ages and ends around 10.30pm near Times Square.
Inclusions: Typical American slice of Cheese pizza, Private transportation, Tour Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks
Reviewed By newyorkergarret
i will give this place three stars for the experience honestly I expected more from the management, though it is a good way to view the city. for those who want to experience rooftop bars maybe this isn't the one for you sorry to say
6. Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour
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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.
7. Hasidic Williamsburg Walking Tour in New York City
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5.0 based on 193 reviews
This tour is a little-known gem in Hasidic Williamsburg, led by Frieda Vizel, who was raised in the Satmar Hasidic Jewish sect. The tour aims to bring you to a deeper, humanizing understanding of Haisidic life. Groups are small so visitors can get to know each other, and the tour price includes food stops and audio equipment!
Inclusions: Informative, friendly, professional guide, Sampling of kosher food
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By Luis V
She took us through Williamsburgh Brooklyn into the hasidic area and we sampled food. She told us about the history as well as an insiders view of what it was like for her growing up in the community.
8. Williamsburg Brooklyn Food Tasting and Walking Tour
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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!
9. Private Custom New York City Tour by SUV
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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.
10. New York: The High Line & Chelsea Market with Food Tastings
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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 ????????????
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