Top Brooklyn Half-day Tours

Get a taste for Brooklyn's food culture as you visit some of its tasty eateries and small food shops during this small-group walking tour. Come hungry and join your guide for a walking expedition that includes stops for tastings at an eclectic range of ethnic eateries and foodie hotspots. During your walk, you have the chance to sample sweet and savory delights, and visit diverse establishments, from artisanal cooking shops to long-standing Middle Eastern markets.

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. Choose from several departure times, and meet your guide in DUMBO—right below the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Explore the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Williamsburg, see Fort Greene Park and Prospect Park, explore Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, and pause for refreshments at local, artisanal eateries.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn is a go-to locale for travelers that want to explore the cultural hub of New York City. If you know where to look, it's also a prime destination for some classic Brooklyn cuisine. With this tour, discover the up-and-coming neighborhood with a foodie guide. Stroll through Williamsburg's charming streets, stop at several eateries, and enjoy some of the Big Apple's most famous dishes, like bagels, pizza, and classic deli.

Experience Brooklyn like a local on a cycling tour through the borough’s hippest neighborhoods, including tough-to-reach areas that visitors often miss. Avoid the stress of navigating on your own as you follow a guide to popular landmarks and hidden gems, including breweries and eateries to rest and refuel. Photo stops and complimentary tastings along the way make this a popular choice for active New York visitors.

The food and drink choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming, but foodies that explore this bustling borough with a guide can eat and drink the best of the best. With this tour, indulge in some of Brooklyn's best cuisine. You can try New American, Middle Eastern, and Italian food including pastries, cheese, and bread. Listen to commentary on the culinary history of the neighborhood and New York City as you go, and even take home a map so you can continue independently.

This walking tour through Brooklyn's trendy Williamsburg neighborhood offers a brief look at Brooklyn history and its influence on contemporary culture, with an insider guide leading the way. Meet-up just steps from the subway, and begin your adventure uncovering trends and traditions—from the urban street art scene to hip local businesses. Venture past historical buildings, chic boutiques, and neighborhood cafés reflecting the area's laid-back vibe. Then be sure to capture the iconic Manhattan skyline from the scenic Brooklyn waterfront.

Visit the Brooklyn Museum, whose origins date back to the 1820s, with an admission ticket that provides access to the permanent collection of artwork, including Arts of Africa, Arts of the Islamic World, Decorative Arts, Contemporary Art, and American Art. You can wander at your leisure or join a tour, plus browse the gift shop for a souvenir.

Experience the joy of the season and see the legendary Christmas lighting displays in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn on this walking tour of the neighborhood. This residential area is known for its decked-out homes and light displays. Learn about the neighborhood tradition from your guide as you take in the sights and sounds.

Discover the cultural delights and delectable bites of Brooklyn on a culinary walking tour of the Williamsburg neighborhood. Delve into the rich culinary history of the area with your guide, visiting iconic eateries to sample treats like homemade ice cream and what is considered the best pizza in Brooklyn. Pleasure your palate with tastings interspersed with vibrant street art and panoramic vistas of New York’s globally renowned skyline.

Guarantee admission to New York Aquarium without the need to visit at a fixed time. Instead, enjoy the flexibility of an any day access admission ticket and stop by the aquarium at a time that suits you. Ideal for travelers with young children, admission also includes access to the 4D theater.

Brooklyn is famous for its bold and bright street art, but it’s not easy to know where to find these creative works. With this walking tour of the Bushwick neighborhood, take in the diversity and culture of the neighborhood’s urban street artists. Check out massive murals and intricate designs as you take to the streets to learn how Brooklyn’s best can turn anything with a surface into a stunning work of public art.

Discover Brooklyn’s crafty side by visiting the artists and creatives who give the borough its hip reputation on this Brooklyn walking tour. You’re guaranteed a personal way to explore Brooklyn neighborhoods on a small-group tour. Stop to snap photos of landmarks, tour local factories, and shop stand-out collections along the way.

Have a great night out in Brooklyn on this group pub crawl to Williamsburg's top spots. Start with a cocktail at the meet-up location to kick off your night on the town. Then, follow a carefully tailored itinerary that hits hand-selected neighborhood bars and clubs, and enjoy partying with a new group of friends in some of Brooklyn's best nightlife destinations.

Discover Harlem's top attractions during a walking tour. Known as a hub for African-American arts since the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the iconic neighborhood is home to the legendary Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Studio Museum of Harlem, Sylvia's Soul Food restaurant, and architectural masterpieces such as Striver's Row, Shepard Hall at the City College of New York, and the Hamilton Grange National Memorial.

New York City's Dyker Heights neighborhood is famed for its beautiful, and over-the-top, Christmas displays. The neighborhood's homeowners carry on their long tradition of creating the bright lights that have made Dyker Heights a festive tourist destination and you can immerse yourself in the brilliance and beauty of the illuminations on this guided tour.

Explore the ‘City That Never Sleeps’ after dark during this private walking tour of Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge. Discover the elegant mansions, vintage lofts, and trendy stores of popular Brooklyn areas like Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, then cross the iconic Brooklyn Bridge as you enjoy the city lights.

Brooklyn is famous for both its pizza and its craft-beer culture—and this private tour offers the perfect chance to taste your way through both. Meet your guide at a time and place that suits you best—as part of your booking experience, you’ll be assigned a like-minded host who will craft an itinerary based on your interests. Discover thriving breweries, venture to historical neighborhoods, visit family-run pizzerias, and more.

Join Alex on a Coney Island walking tour and learn the history of one of America’s oldest amusement parks and summer communities. On this guided tour, we’ll visit iconic attractions like the Wonder Wheel, the Cyclone, and the Parachute Jump, while stopping by some of Coney Island’s most famous eateries. We’ll discuss NYC’s hot dog wars, among other bizarre episodes in Coney Island’s history. But the Coney Island tour doesn’t stop there! We’ll walk the famous boardwalk to nearby Brighton Beach, NYC’s largest Eastern European community, aka “Little Odessa”. Along the way, you’ll experience NYC's oldest hot dog, best fried clams, traditional Manti Dumplings, freshest Caviar, and authentic Baklava!! Our Private Food and History Tours are one of a kind NYC experiences. Perfect for anyone looking to see New York’s food and history in a new way! Tours are flexible, and we arrange everything, so you can simply focus on the experience.

Join me as your fashion forward friend and style guide on this journey through art and fashion! Fall in love with Bushwick's culture as we explore it's hidden gems! I will provide you with some of my best style tips and ideas on how to best incorporate different looks into your every day wardrobe. We will discuss what you're looking for prior, as well as your preferences to ensure you get the most out of our time together Due to my previous experience working as a fashion buyer specializing in Vintage fashion I can identify garments by era based on style and construction ensuring you get the best value for your money. This magical journey is for all you serious street art, vintage lovers and fashion fanatics! We will visit the bushwick collective street art murals as well as 3 shops.1st location is a secret underground vintage boutique beautiful, well curated with treasures from all over the world#2 is a NYC thrift shop with loads of bargains #3 a small eclectic shop of wonders

Explore the literary side of Brooklyn on a 3 hour walking tour with an informative guide. Visit Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, stopping at bars that were favorite watering holes for renowned writers. Purchase a drink to sip while hearing passages of the writers' work read aloud and learning about the history of the the bars, the neighborhoods and New York City as a whole. You'll gain insight into the urban planning of Robert Moses, and check out architectural and historical points of interest on this fun and fascinating tour.

Did you know that if Brooklyn were its own city, it would be the 4th largest in the U.S.? Explore and learn about this historic and lively borough with a guided walk through some of the best of Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Promenade + Park and DUMBO. This tour offers spectacular vistas of the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline and the majestic Brooklyn Bridge. You will also see famous landmark Jane’s Carousel, a wooden, 48-horse carousel that was built in 1922. And the best part is we will see it all while enjoying popular local food: Juliana’s pizza (same owner, same pizza next door to Grimaldi’s pizza), Jaques Torres Chocolate, One Girl Cookie and more! Can also include a popular beer bar or distillery!

Having been a place where many various cultures, races and ages meet each other, New York has developed a unique cultural background. Street art now is a valuable and important part of modern art because of its convenience and audience – people create right on the streets and other people see it, so it lets creator realize whether he is moving in the right way or not. Moreover, as it was said, various cultures are mixed, so street art is expressed in many ways, from graffiti to paintings, from painted pieces to digital art. Now you have a chance to dive into New York street culture and enjoy significant masterpieces.

Join Alex on a Brooklyn Heights walking tour and learn the history of America’s first suburb. We’ll discuss the area’s past, from Dutch farmland to one of New York’s most exclusive neighborhoods, and its close relationship to the history of transportation in NYC. The tour visits churches, 19th century homes, and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, stopping at a few celebrity homes along the way. If time allows, we might even cross the Brooklyn Bridge!! You won’t go hungry on this walking tour, because it’s a Brooklyn food tour also! We’ll enjoy great food from several local businesses, including an old-school Jewish deli, a Middle Eastern market in Brooklyn’s “Little Syria”, and one of New York’s most famous pizzerias. Our Private Food and History Tours are one of a kind NYC experiences. Perfect for anyone looking to see New York’s food and history in a new way! Tours are flexible, and we arrange everything, so you can simply focus on the experience.

This tour explores some of the most famous and vibrant neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The only constant of any neighborhood in New York City is change, and Brooklyn has undergone more change in the last few decades than any place in the city. You’ll see Prospect Park, where the architects of Central Park fixed their “mistakes”. You’ll see Barclay’s Center, the first major professional sports venue in Brooklyn since the Dodgers left Ebbet’s Field. We’ll go to the Promenade, one of the best places in the City to see New York Harbor and the Downtown skyline. You’ll see DUMBO, the neighborhood with the coolest name in NY, and take a ferry ride under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges. After a stroll through Williamsburg, we’ll finish in Greenpoint, one of the hidden gems of New York, with easy subway access back to Midtown and Times Square or Grand Central.