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Follow in the footsteps of the Notorious B.I.G. on a Biggie Smalls-themed walking tour of New York City. Alongside a lifelong hip-hop fan guide, you’ll visit lesser-known places significant to the rapper's life and work, including his childhood haunts. Plus, a small group ensures you receive personalized attention and explore at a relaxed pace.

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.

Discover two of Brooklyn’s most in-demand neighborhoods—and enjoy a totally flexible, cost-effective way to explore—with this self-led smartphone audio walking tour. Upon booking, download the app, make your way to the start point, and set off at a time that suits you best. You’ll see historic monuments, top-notch views of the Manhattan skyline, and will learn the stories behind the sights.

Hi! I'm Denis, a licensed NYC guide. This private tour offers complete flexibility. Pick an option below, and we can customize the route on the go to match your interests. Choose your option: - ICONIC BROOKLYN (2 Hours): DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights. Classic waterfront views and historic brownstone streets. - CREATIVE BROOKLYN (2 Hours): Bushwick & Williamsburg. The industrial history, neighborhood textures, and street art. - HISTORIC BROOKLYN (4 Hours): DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown, and Fort Greene. A half-day exploring historic layers and classic architecture. - NORTH BROOKLYN & WATERFRONT (4 Hours): Bushwick, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint. The evolution from manufacturing hubs to living community spaces along the river. - THE ULTIMATE BROOKLYN JOURNEY (8 Hours): Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Fort Greene, Downtown, Brooklyn Heights, and DUMBO. A full-day experience across the borough's diverse rhythm. Hotel pickup included for 4 and 8-hour tours. We move entirely at your pace.

Guarantee your admission to the New York Aquarium in advance—and make your visiting experience seamless—with this convenient pre-booking option. Enjoy the flexibility of an any-day access admission ticket (available in peak and off-peak options), and stop by the aquarium at a time that suits you. This attraction is ideal for travelers with young children, and gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

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.

Avoid the typical generic Brooklyn tour with this personalized adventure through New York's hippest borough, with a private guide and an itinerary designed just for you. With your half-day outing, you can explore districts from DUMBO to Williamsburg, visit original shops with handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry, and even stop to sample some New York cuisine, at your own expense. Since your guide makes recommendations based on your interests, expect to enjoy the best of Brooklyn on your own terms.

Explore the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo area on a unique walking tour that combines sightseeing with photography. Enjoy an engaging experience in small groups of up to six, led by a knowledgeable guide and photographer. Capture your adventures with five high-definition, edited photos while discovering fun facts about the neighborhood. Stroll from Jane's Carousel through Dumbo, ending at the breathtaking Brooklyn Bridge, all in about 1 to 1.5 hours. For those wanting more, additional photos can be purchased, and private group options are available for a more personalized experience. - Small group tours for an intimate experience (1-6 participants) - Includes 3 high-definition edited photos and candid shots - Explore Dumbo and Brooklyn Bridge in about 1 to 1.5 hours - Private group option available for up to 6 people with 100 total pictures

Get the full Brooklyn experience on a private street art walk that includes a tasting tour. Explore the DUMBO district's murals, artisan shops, and historic warehouses. Learn how the area has changed over the last 50 years and take in views of all three bridges connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan from a rooftop bar.

Step back in time with a behind-the-scenes look at how Kings County Distillery became NYC’s oldest whiskey distillery since Prohibition. Your tour begins in the historic Paymaster Building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard where we’ll guide you through the full whiskey-making journey, from milling and mashing to fermenting and distilling. Taste our signature moonshine on the distillery floor, then it’s off to our barrel room, where you’ll take in the sights, smells, and secrets of aging whiskey. Tours conclude with a guided tasting featuring four of our signature whiskeys. Duration is approximately 45 minutes.

Explore the vibrant streets of Brooklyn with an experienced chef, tasting a variety of foods from the many cultures that live in Williamsburg and Greenpoint—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone. With your guide in the lead, see street art, architecture, and local culture in two neighborhoods, stopping for bites such as Polish pierogi, pizza, panini, Middle Eastern snacks, doughnuts, and more.

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.

I’m Steph — bird-influencer and host of That Quirky Bird Girl, where I share the joy, curiosity, and life lessons that come from connecting with birds. My goal is simple: help people slow down, look up, and discover that nature is all around us, even in the heart of NYC. Together, we’ll search for incredible birds like Sparrows, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Robins, and more. This stroll is perfect for beginners and bird lovers alike. We’ll learn what to look and listen for, get comfortable using binoculars, and uncover fun bird stories. Every season brings something new, with nearly 200 species passing through NYC. Winter brings ducks and resident birds, spring and fall bring colorful migrants, and summer highlights nesting birds raising the next generation. No two tours are the same, so come back in another season to experience a whole new side of Prospect Park’s feathered world. Leave with more curiosity, connection, and appreciation for the amazing nature happening all around us.

Swap the shaky selfies for professional photographs to commemorate your time in New York City. This private photography session ensures that you leave the Big Apple with stunning images of yourself against your choice of NYC backdrops. Plus, get inside tips on exploring the city from your expert photographer/guide.

See the best of Lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Brooklyn on this guided bike tour. Navigate the city on a regular bike or an e-bike and explore the streets on two wheels as you make your way from Manhattan's southern tip to City Hall and across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. This easy climb leads to incredible views and prime photo ops, so be sure to bring your camera!

Immerse yourself in Brooklyn’s one-of-a-kind ambiance, and get an overview of its destination-worthy neighborhoods, on a small-group bicycle tour of the borough. Meet your guide in DUMBO (right below the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges), grab your bike and helmet, and set off on two wheels. See Fort Greene and Prospect Park, explore Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, and visit other top neighborhoods, all in just half a day.

Book a Brooklyn walking tour with the legendary Johnny Famous aka Scoob Lover and experience Brooklyn hip hop history like never before. As a pioneering dancer who performed alongside Big Daddy Kane and appeared on the iconic track "Where Brooklyn At?" with Biggie Smalls and Tupac, Scoob offers an insider's perspective on Brooklyn's hip hop roots. Born and Bred in BK, you'll hear behind-the-scenes stories, and walk in the footsteps of hip hop giants—making this tour a must for music fans and culture enthusiasts alike.

Admire views of the New York Harbor, skyline, and other top sights—and enjoy a personalized way to travel—on this small-group sailing tour. Pick from several convenient start times, meet your vessel at 8 Joralemon St in Brooklyn, and set sail. You can look forward to gliding under the Brooklyn Bridge, getting up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty, and capturing photos of the sights as you go.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Brooklyn's Prospect Heights. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping. NO LOCAL PICKUP ON Sunday, but you can play on Sunday if you already have the box!

Enjoy a sampling of Brooklyn’s sweet treats—and explore two of its most desirable neighborhoods as you go—on this donut tasting tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide in Williamsburg, and set off on foot. You’ll visit four of the borough’s most popular bakeries, from modern favorites to old-school classics, and will enjoy generous samples as you go.

Coney Island has inspired dreamers and schemers since the Gilded Age. On this special Made in Brooklyn Tour®, you'll discover how this seasonal world's fair wowed the crowds with the latest and greatest innovations and inventions. Electric lighting to structural steel. Incubators for tiny little babies to towers that rivaled the earliest skyscrapers. And, of course, candy and hot dogs too! At Coney Island's first amusement parks visitors could experience powered flight or even go to the moon. Let your imagination run wild with the stories behind its sensational parks and rides. • Discover Coney Island's dreamers and entrepreneurs, innovators and inventors. • Learn the fascinating origin story of today's amusements and attractions. • Be inspired by the visionaries behind Brooklyn's first great amusement parks. • Explore Coney Island with a Brooklyn native who's been going since childhood.

Experience the beautiful borough of Brooklyn on this complete cycling tour, visiting over 20 Brooklyn Neighborhoods. This tour includes stops in Fort Green, Prospect Park, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park along the Brooklyn Waterfront and DUMBO with stops at local distillers, chocolate makers, brewers, and perhaps pie bakers. A tour group run by cycling enthusiasts and locals! No better way to see Brooklyn.

New York City has so many famous sights and landmarks to see that it can be tough to know how to fit everything in when you have limited time in the city. On this half-day guided tour, take in some of the city’s most popular attractions, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan, as well as a few hidden gems that most tourists miss.