Top Brooklyn Unique Experiences

Soak up the holiday season on this insider’s excursion in Dyker Heights, which matches you with a bonafide Brooklyn local to discover under-the-radar sights. Get close-up views of some of the city’s most spectacular displays of Christmas lights, and wander two gift-packed local markets. Private tours include a piping cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine.

There are few things that New Yorkers are more passionate about than their pizza, but it takes a local to uncover the city’s top slices. Sample Brooklyn’s best on this pizza walking tour and learn about the evolution of NYC-style pizza as you follow your guide to several beloved pizzerias. Plus, discover three historic Brooklyn neighborhoods (Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, and Red Hook) in between bites.

Travel through New York in style when you hop aboard a vintage taxi—and visit several of the city’s esteemed craft breweries—on this private tour. Pick between half-day and full-day itineraries, and choose from multiple departure times throughout the day. You’ll meet your guide in Brooklyn and will head to several different breweries, where you’ll do plenty of tasting. En route, you’ll also learn more about New York’s wealth of brewing history and glimpse the city’s historical Brewers Row.

Make vegan soap the easy way, pick up a potential new hobby, and take home more than just souvenirs from your stay in Brooklyn, thanks to this hands-on soap-making workshop. The ideal rainy-day activity for friends and families, learn about the benefits of natural ingredients and personalize your soap with the materials provided, alongside a small group capped at six.