1. Summary of Brooklyn Tours
Discover the diverse and vibrant Brooklyn tours available throughout the year, from guided experiences to self-guided adventures that highlight the neighborhoods, history, and culture of this iconic New York borough.
2. Top Brooklyn Tours
If you have time for only one Brooklyn tour, make sure you do one (or all) of these:
- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
- Brooklyn Navy Yard
- Brooklyn Brewery
- Green-Wood Cemetery
3. Self-Guided Walking Tours
One of the most wonderful aspects of New York City is its vibrant neighborhoods that coexist side-by-side. You can take a leisurely self-guided walking tour through a Brooklyn neighborhood. Most of the following tours are brief, typically requiring about an hour.
- Victorian Neighborhood: Prospect Park South
- Brief Walking Tour of Victorian Brooklyn Heights (DIY)
- Sunset Park History Walk
- A Walk Through DUMBO’s Front Street
- Special Tours of Brooklyn
- September 11 Memorials
4. Commercial Guides: Walking Tours
Many New Yorkers rarely visit iconic attractions, just as Parisians may overlook the Eiffel Tower. However, joining a guided tour is a fantastic way for visitors to experience the essence of Brooklyn in just a few hours.
- 14 Best Guided Walking Tours of Brooklyn
5. Summer Tours of Brooklyn (Self-Guided)
Summer in the city brings an array of interesting activities to explore, particularly in Brooklyn. Spend a few hours enjoying a beer tour in Williamsburg or visiting significant Revolutionary War sites that played a pivotal role in the historic Battle of Brooklyn.
- Great Summer Tours of Brooklyn
- Half-Day Flea Market Tour
- August: Battle of Brooklyn Revolutionary War Tour
6. Autumn/Winter Tours
The autumn calendar in New York City is filled with festivities such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah. Consequently, there are numerous self-guided and commercial tours available in Brooklyn, along with unique off-season tour opportunities!
- October: Open House NY Tours
Explore the rich history and dynamic culture of Brooklyn through these engaging tours, offering something for everyone, whether you prefer guided experiences or self-led adventures.
