Hasidic Brooklyn Walking Tour: Guided by a Community Member

A Torah scribe's office where scrolls are written by hand

This three-hour walking tour of Brooklyn's Hasidic community is led by a member of the community, offering direct access to daily life, rituals and worship spaces. You visit the 770 synagogue, observe Talmud study in a Yeshiva, walk past traditional shops including a wig store and men's clothier, and stop at a scribe's office where Torah scrolls are written. Bottled water is included. Food is not, though you can try local cuisine before or after the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hasidic Brooklyn community

• Visit synagogue of 770
• See Talmud study in Yeshiva
• Stroll avenue visiting traditional shops
• Stop at scribes office for Torah scrolls

The experience

The tour starts at 770, the world-famous synagogue at the heart of Brooklyn's Hasidic world, where you get a direct look at how the community gathers and prays. From there you move to a Yeshiva, a Rabbinic school, to watch students engaged in the intense, vocal study of the Talmud, the central text of Jewish law and philosophy. This is not a quiet library. The study method is animated and collaborative, and your guide can explain what you're hearing and answer questions about the practice itself.

A stroll down the avenue follows, stopping at a few traditional shops that serve the community: a classic men's clothier and a wig shop, each with its own role in Hasidic daily life and custom. The final stop is a scribe's office where artisans meticulously write Torah scrolls by hand, a craft that has remained unchanged for centuries. Your guide, a community member, walks you through each space and can answer questions about Jewish faith, philosophy and the way these rituals fit into everyday life.

The whole tour takes three hours and covers ground on foot through the neighborhood. Bottled water is provided. Service animals are welcome, and the route is suitable for all fitness levels, though there are stairs in some of the buildings you'll enter.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• three-hour guided walk led by a community member.
• access to the 770 synagogue, a Yeshiva study hall, traditional neighborhood shops, and a Torah scribe's office.
• opportunity to ask questions about Jewish faith and practice.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 11:00Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Jewish Brooklyn

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move through the neighborhood with someone from inside the community rather than an outside guide. The difference is direct answers to questions about faith, custom and daily life, and access to spaces where the community actually gathers and works.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 10).

What is the 770 synagogue and why is it famous in the Hasidic community?

770 is the world-famous synagogue at the center of Brooklyn's Hasidic world and a major gathering place for the community. Your guide will explain its significance and what you're seeing when you visit.

Will I get to talk to people in the community during the tour?

Yes. Your guide is a member of the Hasidic community and can answer your questions about Jewish faith, philosophy, and daily practices. You'll also observe students studying in the Yeshiva and may see scribes at work in their office.

What happens at the Yeshiva, and will I understand what's going on?

The Yeshiva is a Rabbinic school where students study the Talmud using a vocal, collaborative method. Your guide will explain what you're hearing and can answer questions about how this study works and why it matters in the community.

Are there stairs, and how much walking is involved?

The tour is three hours of walking through the neighborhood and includes stops inside buildings where there are stairs. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though stairs may be difficult for some travelers.

Can I eat during or after the tour?

Food is not included in the tour, but you're invited to try local cuisine before or after, and your guide can point you toward places the community frequents.