Brooklyn Heights Tours and Tickets

Explore the captivating neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, starting at the historic Brooklyn Borough Hall. Stroll along the picturesque Brooklyn Heights Promenade, soaking in views of the iconic Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge. Discover notable landmarks like Plymouth Church and St. Ann's Church, each steeped in rich history. Enjoy the charm of DUMBO's cobblestone streets, capture a photo with the Manhattan Bridge at Washington Street, and unwind at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Your journey concludes at Empire Stores, a lively hub of shops and eateries, and at Time Out Market, where you can enjoy delicious food with a rooftop view. - Discover Brooklyn Heights Historic District and trendy DUMBO - Enjoy breathtaking views of downtown Manhattan - Enthusiastic guides provide engaging insights - Tour begins at Borough Hall Station, with easy group meet-up location

Explore the culture, architecture, and local scenery with a guide on this comprehensive tour of Brooklyn. Navigate five different neighborhoods in a half-day tour that covers Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, Bushwick, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights. Get great views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline; see dynamic street art and classic brownstones; visit fascinating shops, bars, and restaurants hard to find on your own. Your local guide shares fascinating insights throughout

The historic borough of Brooklyn is packed with iconic sights, which can be easy to miss if you're exploring on your own. On this small-group walking tour, be sure to see headliners like the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Bridge Park, as well as the quiet tree-lined streets and 19th-century homes of Brooklyn Heights. Along the way, learn about Brooklyn’s fascinating history dating back to the Revolutionary War.

The food choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming—but on this small-group walking tour, you'll discover the best of the borough's culinary destinations. Exploring characterful neighborhoods like Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, you can look forward to trying everything from Middle Eastern baked goods and Italian bites to old-fashioned soda fountain treats and beyond. By the end of the tour, walk away with new local knowledge, and receive tips for the rest of your trip.

Head off the tourist trail and get a taste for Brooklyn's food culture on this small-group or private walking tour. Come hungry, and follow your guide to eclectic foodie hotspots in the Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO neighborhoods—many of which only the locals know about. As you go, sample a range of sweet and savory delights, and discover locals-loved food businesses and markets that many visitors overlook.

Explore real-life locations behind your favorite movies and TV shows on this immersive walking tour through Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the glamour of Home Alone 2 and Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the gritty streets of Joker and John Wick, experience NYC through film and television. See Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone from Sex and the City, the Friends apartment, and the firehouse from Ghostbusters. Grab a slice like Spider-Man and visit the bar that inspired How I Met Your Mother’s MacLaren’s Pub. Led by a passionate local guide, this small-group tour blends pop culture, landmarks, hidden gems, behind-the-scenes stories, and trivia. Whether a movie buff, first-time visitor, or curious explorer, you’ll leave with great photos and fresh appreciation for the city that never stops filming. Featured titles: Home Alone 2, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Friends, Sex and the City, John Wick, Joker, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, How I Met Your Mother, Tootsie, Serpico, Creed, Rocky, Raging Bull, and more.

Discover the Brooklyn waterfront on this small-group bike tour. Pedal over the Brooklyn Bridge and take in the lower Manhattan skyline while learning about the history of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Head down the charming cobblestoned and brownstone-lined streets of Brooklyn toward Brooklyn Bridge Park, and see the shipping and warehouse districts of Dumbo, Vinegar Hill, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Experience the magic of the holidays, New York City–style—and discover a festive attraction many other visitors miss—on this guided tour of Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood. Long celebrated for its over-the-top Christmas lights and installations, this residential neighborhood is a great place to get into the holiday spirit. Your guide takes you to the best viewing spots; then, explore the neighborhood independently before heading back to Manhattan.

Walking tours of New York City are a great way to get up close with the hustle and bustle of the city, but NYC’s epic size can make it tricky to fit all the landmarks you want to see in one trip. On this downtown bicycle tour, hop aboard a bike and zip to some of New York’s most popular sights, including Chinatown, Little Italy, Manhattan Bridge, and much more.

Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood is one of New York City’s most impressive areas for Christmas lights but navigating the busy area on your own can be difficult. This Dyker Heights Private Christmas Lights Tour takes you with a private guide and private, round-trip transport to Dyker Heights. A guide leads the way through the streets as you enjoy the lights, music, and treats the homeowners set out for the public.

Go beyond New York’s Midtown and explore Brooklyn like a local on this small-group bike tour. Travel through neighborhoods that don't make it onto most tourist itineraries, including parks, waterfront stretches, and hidden spots loved by the locals. Your guide shares stories and history that no map or app can give you. Return by bike or hop on a ferry for a free ride back.

Experience New York at its most photogenic on a guided sunset walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Capture sweeping views of Manhattan and the East River as the skyline lights up, while learning the history and engineering stories behind the bridge. Explore Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO with a guide who knows the best vantage points and hidden details, making this tour ideal for photographers and history lovers alike.

A private walking tour to explore one of the most historic neighborhoods of New York City – Brooklyn Heights with Dumbo and the Brooklyn Bridge. During the Tour, we will enjoy unparalleled views over the Manhattan Skyline and the New York Bay right from the Brooklyn Promenade Park. We will be walking along tree-lined streets with some of the most gorgeous townhomes in the city and we will learn how Brooklyn Heights transformed over the past 200 years. We will have plenty of opportunities for photos and to learn how this area, and the city, has changed throughout the centuries adapting to new challenges. A tour that can be equally enjoyed by first-time and returning visitors as it focuses on hidden gems, fun facts and anecdotes. To close our tour, as we cross the bridge, we will learn what it took to build the first suspension bridge in the world.

Travel across two of New York’s iconic bridges in the space of a few hours—and enjoy a one-of-a-kind perspective on the city’s waterfront—on this seamless, small-group tour by bike. Meet your guide in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood, grab your bike and helmet, and set off on two wheels. You'll cycle across both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges for exceptional city views, visit atmospheric neighborhoods in both boroughs including Dumbo, and learn insider facts and stories en route.

Your City. Directed. Most tours follow a script; I prefer a screenplay. As a licensed guide and 13-year resident, I frame Brooklyn as a series of evolving "sets": from Brooklyn Heights’ Gilded Age to Bushwick’s industrial noir. A location scout through the city's Chiaroscuro, the dramatic contrast between iconic vistas and sophisticated "B-sides." Production Tiers: THE TRAILER (2h): Choose one "backdrop" when booking. Option A (Classic): Dumbo & Brooklyn Heights. Meets at York St Subway Station (F Line). Option B (Indie): Bushwick & Williamsburg. Meets at Jefferson St Subway Station (L Line). (I'll message you to confirm the specific meeting point & choice). THE SHORT SUBJECT (4h): My most popular edit. From Bushwick murals and Hasidic Brooklyn through Williamsburg and Brooklyn Heights to a DUMBO scenic finale. THE FEATURE PRESENTATION (8h): The "Director’s Cut." An immersive journey: Bushwick, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, and Dumbo.

Go beyond the guidebooks and discover more about Brooklyn than you'd ever expect. This private walking tour takes you across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and into two of Brooklyn’s most distinctive neighborhoods, on this private tour. Soak up history as you take in the views from the bridge and explore trendy DUMBO and historic Brooklyn Heights.

Make the most of the time before your cruise and discover the Big Apple's top sights and attractions in the company of a New Yorker. This private shore excursion focuses on the best of Midtown and Lower Manhattan, including the bohemian West Village, posh SoHo, and even a drive across the Brooklyn Bridge. Afterwards, get dropped off at your cruise port in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Cape Liberty.

Strike a pose as you explore New York City with your private photographer-guide, all thanks to this exclusive walking tour. Enjoy an informal photo shoot of your party as you start in SoHo; then, take the subway to the Brooklyn Bridge (own expense) and walk across the iconic landmark. Next, stroll hip neighborhoods like DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, posing for photos along the way. Afterwards, receive up to 75 photos as a perfect vacation souvenir.

Lower Manhattan is brimming with famous neighborhoods, from Little Italy and Chinatown to the trendy West Village and Soho. But navigating the city isn’t easy for out-of-town visitors. Let a private guide lead the way during this half-day shore excursion—the ideal option for cruise ship passengers. Once your excursion is through, your driver will drop you at your hotel or the airport.

Skip Manhattan's tourist crowds and discover Brooklyn's authentic character. This private walking tour showcases the borough's incredible architecture—from historic brownstones to unique churches—while exploring diverse neighborhoods that many visitors will miss. You’ll learn the real stories behind Brooklyn's communities and see why locals consider it NYC's most livable borough.

Walk the length of the Brooklyn Bridge on this half-day private guided walking tour. Snap some photos of the New York City skyline from the East River as you take in views of both Manhattan and Brooklyn. Once you’ve crossed the bridge, visit the suburbs of Brooklyn Heights and explore the revitalized urban Dumbo district.

Pedal your way around Lower Manhattan and over the Brooklyn Bridge during this 2-hour private tour. With your cycling guide, ride around the southern end of Manhattan, past City Hall and onto the bridge.  Once on the bridge, stop at the Brooklyn-side tower for great photo ops of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and all of New York Harbor. Cycle through Brooklyn Heights and get views of New York's financial district across the water. Learn about the history and culture of the Big Apple as you ride; enjoy personalized attention from your private tour guide. Use of all cycling equipment is included.

Discover a new side of The City That Never Sleeps when you explore after dark—and enjoy a fully personalized way to see New York—on this private walking tour. Following pickup from your hotel, head first to Brooklyn, where you'll visit vibrant neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO before walking across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Admire Lower Manhattan's historical highlights, and finish the tour in Battery Park.