Brooklyn Guided Tour

3 hours

City tour

View of Brooklyn bridge and New York city skyline
View of Battery Park in the summer with New York skyline and trees in the background
Cobble Hill Historic district has historic residential buildings, built between the 1830s and 1920s
The Fulton Ferry Landing pier faces east river and has a view of the New York skyline
View of Brooklyn bridge and New York city skyline

Experience description

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and experience Brooklyn's historic charm. On the Brooklyn Guided Tour, you'll see what makes New York City such a trendy and vibrant place. From art galleries to tech startups to upscale restaurants, you'll experience why...Get away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and experience Brooklyn's historic charm. On the Brooklyn Guided Tour, you'll see what makes New York City such a trendy and vibrant place. From art galleries to tech startups to upscale restaurants, you'll experience why this borough has been such a prime destination since 1646. You'll start your journey with views of quintessential NY landmarks as you head to Battery Park via an accessible van. Once you've arrived, admire stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, and your guide get acquainted before you take the ferry to Brooklyn Heights Historic District. The ferry is outfitted with a ramp allowing passengers easy access on and off. Once the ferry lands in Brooklyn Heights Historic District, you better be ready for a day full of adventures! At this first stop, you'll get a blast of New York history since this is one of the city's primary historic districts before making your way to the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge. At this stop, you'll see what was once the world's largest suspension bridges and where New Yorkers travel to and from Manhattan every day. Those first few stops were just a taste of the borough's most historic sites! You'll then make your way to the Empire-Fulton Ferry & Brooklyn Bridge Park, where you can sprawl out on a green oasis set against a scenic cityscape. After a short rest, you'll make your way to DUMBO Historic District, Park Slope Historic District, and Park Slope Historic District to fully experience the charm and learn the history of New York City. Finally, you'll make your final stops at Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park, where you can explore a magnificent urban green space, a zoo, and Brooklyn's Botanic Gardens to round out your day in the big apple.

Accessibility. What to expect?

  • Assistance

    Guides / staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

    Guides / staff members will be available to assist

  • Transportation

    Transportation not included

  • Bathrooms

    Accessible bathrooms at multiple stops during the activity

  • Places

    Places visited are all wheelchair accessible and can be navigated independently

    Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed

    There are smooth floors and pathways

  • Equipment

    No adaptive equipment included

  1. Starting point: You will be picked up from your hotel

    Flexible

    Subway

    25 minutes

  2. 2

    Battery Park

  3. 3

    Brooklyn Heights Historic District

  4. 4

    Brooklyn Bridge

  5. 5

    Brooklyn Bridge Park

  6. 6

    Dumbo Historic District

  7. 7

    Fort Greene Historic District

  8. 8

    Park Slope Historic District

  9. 9

    Grand Army Plaza

  10. 10

    Prospect Park

    Walking / Wheeling

  11. End point: Prospect Park

    Flexible

From $188 USD / per person

*Price based on 2 travelers

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    Accessibility guaranteed

    Worry-free travel

    Keeping you safe during COVID-19

    • Cleaning measures

      Enhanced cleaning protocol

    • Safety measures

      Local authorities safety protocols followed by all staff members

    • Social distancing measures

      Social distancing measures in place

      What's included

    • Tour Guides

      What's not included

    • Tickets

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

    • Snacks

    • Equipment rental

    • Ground transportation

    • Accessible transportation

    • Insurance

    • Gratuities

    Important information

    • The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.

    • Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.

    • This trip can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides will be hired to assist and help out with the logistics needed.

    • Spoken language(s): English, French, Spanish

    • Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.

    • Please note that a MetroCard is needed for this tour as you will use the subway for 3/4 rides. Feel free to let us know if you need help to get one.

    • Special dietary needs and restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice.

    • There is no restriction of any kind regarding this tour.

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