Brooklyn Heights: New York City's First Suburb

Overview

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 Age. Learn about the industrialists and innovators who drove Brooklyn's rapid growth.

Architectural Wonders: Home to over 600 pre civil war buildings, discover the architectural gems that helped Brooklyn Heights become NYC's first Historical District.

City: Brooklyn

Wed 23 Apr

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Starting at $35.00

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Wed 23 Apr

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A friendly atmosphere and a tour guide that is engaging .

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Brooklyn Borough Hall

Brooklyn's first City Hall, built between 1834 - 1848.

Montague Street

Dividing Brooklyn Heights into North and South, it was once home to the Brooklyn Dodger's ticket office and helped change the game of Baseball forever.

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

See unrivaled views of lower Manhattan overlooking New York’s first scenic district.

Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims

Considered the Grand Central of the underground railroad, the church was instrumental in helping slaves escape to freedom.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

At one point in time, Brooklyn Bridge park was the center of the shipping world. Once shipping moved to other parts of the harbor it became run down until it was built into one of the best places to see lower Manhattan in all of NYC.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (4)

Traveler45936413074

Mar 2025

Andrew and Brooklyn Heights rock! You never really see how amazing your neighborhood is until someone starts pointing things out. Andrew pointed out so much. History, architecture, stories, urban legends. You can tell he really loves Brooklyn Heights and has spent a lot of time studying it and researching it. Every time we turned a corner he had something fun or interesting or fascinating to point out or explain. Andrew is super-engaging, flexible, and just good company. Easy walk, just the right amount of time, and plenty of nice places for a coffee along the way and a meal after. The only thing that could have made it better was bringing a bunch of friends. Thank you, Andrew!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Tours are only ever as good as the guests taking them and y’all were some of my best. Thank you for the kind words and I hope the rest of your weekend and month are great!

Renee_M

Dec 2024

Wonderful historical tour in beautiful Brooklyn. Andy was a terrific tour guide. Thanks so much for a great afternoon

Response from Host

Feb 2025

I’m so glad you were able to make it. It was a pleasure walking you and your family around :)

570justinae

Nov 2024

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!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

You and your husband’s engagement through the tour is what made it great. Thanks for the kind words and I’m looking forward to our next tour together :)