Brooklyn Heights walking tour: Revolutionary & Gilded Age sites

Three hours on foot through Brooklyn's first neighborhood, where the Revolution happened and the Dodgers changed baseball.

A three-hour guided walking tour of Brooklyn Heights covers Revolutionary War sites, Gilded Age landmarks and pre-Civil War architecture, led by an engaging live guide in English. The tour visits Brooklyn's first City Hall, the street that divided the neighborhood and once housed the Dodgers' ticket office, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade with views of lower Manhattan, and a church instrumental to the Underground Railroad. Private tours are available on request to match your pace and interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore historic Brooklyn Heights landmarks

• Visit Brooklyn's first City Hall
• See former Brooklyn Dodgers ticket office
• Enjoy views from Brooklyn Heights Promenade
• Pass by Grand Central Underground Railroad church

The experience

Start in Brooklyn Heights, the neighborhood that became New York City's first historic district. Your guide leads you through over 600 pre-Civil War buildings, stopping at sites that shaped American history: Brooklyn's first City Hall, built between 1834 and 1848; the street that once held the Brooklyn Dodgers' ticket office and changed the game of baseball; and a church that served as a crucial station on the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people escape to freedom. The walking tour weaves together three layers of the neighborhood's past: Revolutionary courage, Gilded Age grandeur, and architectural preservation.

The route ends at the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, where you get unrivaled views of lower Manhattan from New York's first scenic district. The three-hour pace works for all fitness levels, and the neighborhood's streets are fully accessible. If you prefer to set your own route or focus on specific interests, private tours can be arranged.

What’s included

• A live guide in English who leads the walk.
• access to Revolutionary War sites, Gilded Age landmarks and pre-Civil War architecture.
• views from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade overlooking lower Manhattan.
• stories about the Underground Railroad, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the neighborhood's role in American history.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boroughs & Bridges History Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady walking pace for three hours across the neighborhood's streets, so it suits anyone comfortable on foot for that length of time. If you want to linger at specific sites or adjust the route to match your interests, a private tour can be customized when you book.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What Revolutionary War sites does the Brooklyn Heights walking tour cover?

The tour visits key locations tied to Brooklyn's pivotal role in the American Revolution, including Brooklyn's first City Hall and the church that served as a crucial Underground Railroad station, helping enslaved people escape to freedom. Your guide shares stories of the courage and conflict that defined the era.

Does the tour include the Brooklyn Heights Promenade?

Yes. The Promenade is the final stop, where you see unrivaled views of lower Manhattan overlooking New York's first scenic district.

Can I book a private tour instead of joining a group?

Private tours are available on request so you can set your own pace and focus on the interests that matter to you.

How long does the Brooklyn Heights walking tour take?

The tour runs three hours and covers the neighborhood on foot, visiting Revolutionary sites, Gilded Age landmarks and pre-Civil War architecture.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in Brooklyn Heights are wheelchair accessible, and the neighborhood has public transportation options nearby. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.