Brooklyn Heights: New York City's First Suburb

Explore Brooklyn Heights’ revolutionary history, Gilded Age opulence, and architectural wonders. Walk through time in NYC’s first suburb.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Brooklyn Borough Hall - Originally constructed as Brooklyn’s City Hall, this historic building was completed between 1834 and 1848.
  • Montague Street - This street divides Brooklyn Heights into North and South and was once the location of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ ticket office, playing a pivotal role in the evolution of baseball.
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What's Included
  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Engaging tour guide
What's Not Included
  • A fast talking know-it-all tour guide who speaks at you rather than with you when discussing sights.
Additional Information

Revolutionary Brooklyn: Walk in the footsteps of revolutionaries and patriots as you learn about Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the American Revolution. Visit key sites and hear tales of courage and conflict that defined the era.
Gilded Age Brooklyn: Experience the grandeur of the late 19th century with a tour of the opulent homes and landmarks of the Gilded…

Location
Borough Hall / Court St
There is a fountain in front of Borough Hall where we will meet.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Renee_m
Dec 16, 2024
Wonderful historical tour in beautiful Brooklyn - Wonderful historical tour in beautiful Brooklyn. Andy was a terrific tour guide. Thanks so much for a great afternoon
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570justinae
Nov 24, 2024
Must Do Tour in Brooklyn! - This tour is definitely something to check out, whether you are visiting Brooklyn for the first time or live nearby! My husband and I enjoy history and walking tours and decided to check out this tour to explore more of our own city! Andy was a great guide and had so much information to share with us about the area, along with photographs of what it used to look like. Andy was very good at stopping and telling us all about the main points of interest, as well as giving us a lot of background information for other spots that show up in different pop culture references, such as: Hamilton and The Sentinel move (1977). We had a great time and have a better understanding of the city we live in. Definitely worth taking this tour and learning about the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood!
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Alexisaq3630tv
Jun 24, 2024
Brooklyn Heights is a hidden gem in NYC! - What a beautiful neighborhood full of history! Andy was really knowledgeable about the area and its vibrant past. He gave a lot of insight about what things looked like when they were built and how they’ve changed over time. He had visuals to show it, which was really helpful in envisioning the stories! So much history took place in Brooklyn Heights. Now I’m seeing it everywhere, like on the Gilded Age tv series! Many of the people who built NYC had their roots in this neighborhood. The tour also comes with fantastic views of Manhattan & the Statue of Liberty (along the promenade) and the neighborhood itself is full of beautiful homes, churches and greenery. What a dreamy oasis. It doesn’t feel like you’re in the hustle and bustle of NYC, but in reality you’re steps away from Brooklyn’s Borough Hall and minutes from Manhattan. After the tour, there are tons of great restaurants and bars on Henry or Montague streets! Or you can easily walk down to Dumbo for pizza and an ice cream or walk/bike the Brooklyn Bridge. I highly recommend this tour, whether you’re a local to the city or just visiting. It’s great to see this hidden gem. And Andy will make it worth your while with fun facts galore and a humble approach to tourism. He’s super open to questions and active participation.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).