Things to do in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn: Brownstone Food Tour & Family-Owned Bites Walk★ 4.84 (675) · 3h
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Brooklyn Escape Room: 60-Minute Puzzle Games at City Point★ 4.99 (494) · 1h 15m
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Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Pizza, Markets & Local Stories★ 4.88 (542) · 3h
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Niagara Falls & Washington D.C.: 3-Day East Coast Tour from NYC★ 4.70 (385) · 3dUS$ 335View ›
Bushwick street art walking tour: 2 hours among working murals★ 4.76 (280) · 2hUS$ 32View ›
Williamsburg Food Tour NYC: 6 Tastings & Joe's Pizza★ 4.89 (238) · 3hUS$ 95View ›
New York Sailboat Tour: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge & Skyline★ 4.95 (187) · 2h–2h 30mUS$ 95View ›
Private Transfer New York Airport to Brooklyn with Meet-and-Greet★ 4.90 (174) · 30m–1h 30mUS$ 99View ›
Brooklyn: Bushwick Street Art & Williamsburg Walking Tour★ 4.97 (162) · 3h 30mUS$ 64View ›
Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO: French-Guided Walking Tour & Bridge Crossing★ 4.96 (155) · 3h 30mUS$ 64View ›Top rated (3)
Brooklyn: DUMBO Walking Tour & Local Makers StoriesYou’ll step into Brooklyn’s creative energy with a local guide leading you through DUMBO’s streets—meeting makers, tasting what they’re proud of, and hearing real stories behind iconic spots like Jane’s Carousel and Empire Stores. Expect small surprises (and maybe a drizzle), plus plenty of time to soak in those bridge views that stay with you long after.
Brooklyn Bike Tour: 20 Neighborhoods, Chocolate & WaterfrontYou’ll cycle through Brooklyn’s neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping for snacks in Prospect Park and tasting chocolate at Raaka in Red Hook. Ride under bridges, past historic homes, and along the waterfront with plenty of time for photos or just soaking up city life. Expect laughter, real stories, and unexpected views that might stick with you long after.
NYC: Brooklyn Bridge & Lower Manhattan Guided Bike TourYou’ll pedal from Lower Manhattan over Brooklyn Bridge with a local guide, catching wild skyline views and stories along the way. Explore DUMBO’s lively streets and pause at Brooklyn Heights Promenade for quieter moments before gliding past Chinatown and Wall Street—all bikes and helmets included. Expect your heart to race for more reasons than just the climb.
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Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO: Self-Guided Audio Walking TourYou download an audio guide app, start at the Brooklyn Bridge, and follow GPS-triggered stories through DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights at your own pace — no guide, no group, no schedule. The tour covers 2+ miles and 25+ stops including the Manhattan Bridge, Truman Capote's house, and the famous red-brick arches, takes 1–2 hours if you walk straight through, and works offline once downloaded. Lifetime access means you keep it forever.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Brooklyn at their own pace without waiting for a guide or group — the self-guided format means you stop for photos, skip ahead, or linger as long as you want, and the lifetime access makes it worth keeping for a return trip.
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking Tour: Best DisplaysA walking tour of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, that takes you past the neighborhood's most decorated homes during the Christmas season. A guide leads you through the residential streets for about 90 minutes, covering roughly 3 miles on foot while explaining the history and tradition of the displays. The lights themselves are free and open to the public; the tour's value is in knowing which houses to see and understanding why the neighborhood became famous for this.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're comfortable with sustained walking in cold weather and want to understand which homes are worth seeing and why the neighborhood's displays matter—not just to walk the streets on your own.
Williamsburg Walking Tour: 2-Hour Brooklyn Neighborhood GuideA 2-hour guided walking tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, led by a local guide in English. You'll walk through the neighborhood's historical buildings, contemporary street art, and boutiques, stop at a park for Manhattan skyline views, and get an overview of Brooklyn's heritage and modern culture. The tour operates in all weather and covers mature information; it's not recommended for children under 12. This is a neighborhood overview, not a detailed historical deep dive.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a neighborhood overview and don't mind that it covers broad strokes rather than deep history—the 2-hour pace and local guide make it a solid introduction to Williamsburg's mix of heritage and contemporary culture, and the Manhattan views from the waterfront are a natural photo stop.
Newark EWR to Manhattan: Private Transfer & Airport PickupYou book a private driver before you arrive, skip the taxi queue at Newark, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group — sedan, minivan, or minibus — with luggage help and sixty minutes of free waiting time if your flight runs late. The driver meets you at arrivals or your hotel, confirms the pickup point in advance, and the price is fixed for Downtown and Midtown Manhattan, with transparent add-ons for other zones.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Newark and want to reach your Manhattan hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating a price at the curb, or waiting in a queue — the driver is already waiting, the price is fixed, and the sixty-minute buffer means you're never rushed through customs.
Brooklyn: Donut Food Tour Williamsburg & Greenpoint WalkYou’ll wander through Williamsburg and Greenpoint with a local guide, tasting Brooklyn’s most-loved donuts—from iconic shops to family bakeries. Expect laughter over sticky fingers, stories behind each neighborhood stop, and that feeling of being part of Brooklyn for an afternoon—even if you’re just passing through.
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walking Tour: Photography includedYou walk Jane's Carousel and DUMBO's brick-lined streets while a photographer captures candid moments and posed shots. The guide shares the neighborhood's actual history — how the carousel was restored, why Gleason's Gym matters, Brooklyn Bridge's construction — and positions you for light and composition. You leave with three edited HD photos and a sense of the walk that doesn't feel rushed, all in 1 to 1.5 hours with a group of no more than six.Is it for me?Book this if you want professional photos of yourself in Brooklyn without hiring a separate photographer, and you'd rather learn the actual history of the places you're standing in than just get the Instagram angle.
Hasidic Brooklyn Walking Tour: Guided by a Community MemberThis 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.Is it for me?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.
Williamsburg Brooklyn Italian Food Tour: 3-Hour Tasting WalkThe Italian American Food Tour of Williamsburg is a 3-hour guided walking tour through Brooklyn's Italian neighborhood, with stops at restaurants, delis, bakeries and two culturally significant sites. You'll sample chicken parmesan, deli meats, white pizza, Roman pasta, an Italian hero and cannoli while your guide explains Italian immigration, how Italian American cuisine developed, and the role these specific businesses play in the community today. All tastings are included; the tour is led in English and children from age 7 are welcome.Is it for me?Three hours is long enough to move through six tastings and two sit-down meals without rushing, but short enough to leave the rest of your afternoon free—ideal if you're new to Williamsburg and want to understand the neighborhood's food and history without committing a full day to it.
Astoria Queens Food Tour: Eat 8 stops, 6 cuisinesA 2-hour guided walking food tour of Astoria, Queens that stops at small, family-run restaurants and markets to sample dishes from the neighborhood's Colombian, Georgian, Moroccan, Greek, Indian and Italian communities. You'll taste Colombian cheese bread, hand-twisted Georgian dumplings, Moroccan pastilla, Greek olives and souvlaki, Indian paneer tikka, Italian rainbow cookies and cannoli, with bottled water included. The tour meets at the Queens Library on Broadway near Steinway Station and covers enough tastings to feel like a full lunch.Is it for me?Book this tour if you speak English or Japanese and want the guide's full commentary on each neighborhood and dish as you walk. If you need the tour narrated in another language, you'll want to check availability first.
Chef-Led Brooklyn Food Tour: Williamsburg & GreenpointThis chef-led food tour through Williamsburg and Greenpoint in Brooklyn is a 2–3 hour walk led by Nicholas, a private chef with two decades in NYC kitchens, who guides you through family-run spots shaped by the neighborhoods' diverse cultures. You'll taste from an old-school Italian bakery, elevated pizza, a panini shop, a hidden Middle Eastern spot, a Polish donut shop, and a Michelin-starred pierogi restaurant—all places Nicholas and his wife have built relationships with over years of living and eating here. The tour is food-focused rather than a history walk, though you'll pass street art and architecture along the way. Vegetarian diets and nut allergies can be accommodated; other dietary needs may not be a fit.Is it for me?Book the public group option if you're comfortable meeting other food lovers; choose "With Friends" if you want the same route and stops reserved for your group alone. Either way, come hungry—this tour is built around eating at each stop, not rushing through, so you need a moderate level of fitness and a real appetite for the neighborhoods' food scene.
