Explore The Real Brooklyn
ID: GYG560714-961379
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Country: United States
Country: United States
Duration: 05:00 hours
Description
This half-day tour of Brooklyn is the perfect introduction to New York City's most popular & most populous borough! Experience five vastly different and fascinating neighborhoods in Brooklyn with me!
Experience the real Brooklyn with me! Many people want to visit Brooklyn but just don't know where to start. I am here to change that: I will show you five completely different sides of Brooklyn in five intriguing neighborhoods.
I will introduce you to Brooklyn's history, culture and people, and give you an overview of New York City's most populous borough.
My tour is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available - in only five hours, I will show you five completely different parts of this vast borough. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is: I will show you classic Brooklyn brownstone architecture as well as the 'hipster' side of Brooklyn, street art and vintage shops, hidden bars, amazing Manhattan views, an Orthodox Jewish community and grand historic homes.
To be able to show you as much of this giant borough as possible, we are using the subway three times on the tour, but this will give you time to sit down and take a break in between exploring the various neighborhoods on foot.
The tour begins in Williamsburg, Brooklyn's hipster neighborhood. From there, we head to artsy Bushwick, where I'll show you some of the best street art in New York City. After that, we visit a Jewish Orthodox community in South Williamsburg before continuing the tour in two Brownstone neighborhoods: Historic Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights. We will end the tour just south of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Experience the real Brooklyn with me! Many people want to visit Brooklyn but just don't know where to start. I am here to change that: I will show you five completely different sides of Brooklyn in five intriguing neighborhoods.
I will introduce you to Brooklyn's history, culture and people, and give you an overview of New York City's most populous borough.
My tour is the most comprehensive Brooklyn tour available - in only five hours, I will show you five completely different parts of this vast borough. You'll get to see how diverse Brooklyn truly is: I will show you classic Brooklyn brownstone architecture as well as the 'hipster' side of Brooklyn, street art and vintage shops, hidden bars, amazing Manhattan views, an Orthodox Jewish community and grand historic homes.
To be able to show you as much of this giant borough as possible, we are using the subway three times on the tour, but this will give you time to sit down and take a break in between exploring the various neighborhoods on foot.
The tour begins in Williamsburg, Brooklyn's hipster neighborhood. From there, we head to artsy Bushwick, where I'll show you some of the best street art in New York City. After that, we visit a Jewish Orthodox community in South Williamsburg before continuing the tour in two Brownstone neighborhoods: Historic Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights. We will end the tour just south of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Highlights
- You will get a comprehensive introduction to Brooklyn in half a day!
- I'll show you incredible Manhattan skyline views and incredible street art.
- You will get to see firsthand the many nuances of this fascinating borough
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
Unfortunately, this tour is not handicap accessible
I recommend eating a hearty breakfast before the tour, because we will be walking a lot, and there will only be one short break halfway through to use the bathroom (and buy a drink/snack, if needed).
Please make sure to be on time - in order to respect everyone's time, I cannot wait for late arrivals. If you are running late for whatever reason, please call or text me BEFORE the start of the tour, since I won't be able to answer my phone once the tour starts.
Please look up how long it will take you to get to the meeting point in Williamsburg (GoogleMaps is great for route mapping!) - Subway travel time from Manhattan is 30 - 45 minutes, depending on where you are staying, and one hour travel time if you are staying further out.
The meeting point is in front of the "Sweet Chick" restaurant at 164 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. (Note that there are several Sweet Chick restaurants in NYC, but only one on Bedford Ave). The meeting point is just one block north of the subway station "Bedford Ave" on the line L. Use the exit "Bedford Ave".
Unfortunately, this tour is not handicap accessible
I recommend eating a hearty breakfast before the tour, because we will be walking a lot, and there will only be one short break halfway through to use the bathroom (and buy a drink/snack, if needed).
Please make sure to be on time - in order to respect everyone's time, I cannot wait for late arrivals. If you are running late for whatever reason, please call or text me BEFORE the start of the tour, since I won't be able to answer my phone once the tour starts.
Please look up how long it will take you to get to the meeting point in Williamsburg (GoogleMaps is great for route mapping!) - Subway travel time from Manhattan is 30 - 45 minutes, depending on where you are staying, and one hour travel time if you are staying further out.
The meeting point is in front of the "Sweet Chick" restaurant at 164 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. (Note that there are several Sweet Chick restaurants in NYC, but only one on Bedford Ave). The meeting point is just one block north of the subway station "Bedford Ave" on the line L. Use the exit "Bedford Ave".
INCLUDED
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Guided Walk
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food or beverages (there will be an opportunity to purchase snacks and drinks)
- Gratuities (not obligatory, but always appreciated if you enjoyed the tour)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.