New York · BROOKLYN TOURS
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Below are the 15 best brooklyn tours in New York right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of visitor it suits. Start at number one, it earned the spot.
Guided bus tour across Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with street art, Apollo-area sights, Unisphere views, and empanadas for $84.
“So informative. You get a Birds Eye view of the four Boroughs. Keven was interesting, funny, and did a good job of answering questions”
Explore Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn on a guided bus tour, with optional Coney Island beach time and classic NYC stops.
“Brilliant guide very informative and funny would definitely recommend. Visited so many places that I wouldn’t have seen if I didn’t do this tour”
Dyker Heights holiday lights with a guide, a DUMBO skyline stop, and an easy bus ride from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
“We did the Dyker Heights lights tour a couple nights before Christmas and it was amazing. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable and the tour is well organised. The houses and decorations are just beautiful and our group of 4 all enjoyed this experience. Highly recommend this tour.”
Ride through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn for movie spots, street art stops, and real neighborhood contrasts. End in DUMBO or Chinatown.
“We had Augustin as a guide who was really knowledgeable great sense of humor and he gave us some tips where to eat and what to see more. Experienced driver Elvis great guy too. Overall good service for the money.”
Catch the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center for about $31. Great views, DJ energy, and easy Ticketmaster entry in a cashless arena.
“Just for the experience, it’s really nice to visit an NBA match when you are in NY.”
See the real New York by van and bus on a half-day loop through the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with local stories and key photo stops.
“My favourite tour all trip! After days and days of walking around, missing the information on local landmarks this was a great way to see most things but also learn alot”
Dyker Heights Christmas lights by bus plus sunset skyline views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Bryant Park’s Winter Village.
“Stephen was the best tour guide and made the bus ride so entertaining with all the jokes and facts about the city! Adele was an excellent driver and got us through the city with ease! 10/10 recommend. One of my favorite parts of the trip and would definitely do it again!”
Full-day guided NYC borough tour by coach: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, plus optional Coney Island and DUMBO bridge views from $49.
“The tour was great and interesting. Perfect if you want to look behind the flashy NYC curtains. The tour perfectly shows the different boroughs and the cultural differences in between. We always felt safe. Jorge is a great, funny and knowledgeable guide. He shares valuable and even information from his own experiences which makes this feel like a very close/intimate tour. It doesn’t feel like just another mass-Tourist tour. The buses are clean and modern. Prices are fair but it adds up with tips. This is directed towards the tour guide company, charge the same price but give more to your guides instead of putting the cost back to your…”
A 5-hour Bronx-Queens-Brooklyn-Manhattan contrasts tour with Spanish/English guides, comfy transport, and photo stops from Harlem to Dumbo.
“Was really lovely and quick to see a bit about New York. We had a great tour guide. She even helped me take cute photos since I was travelling solo. Great knowledge too”
See Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights’ over-the-top Christmas lights on foot, then grab skyline photos from the Brooklyn Bridge at night.
“Had a great time on the Dyker Heights guided tour. Was going to do it on our own however we walked our socks off that day and just didn’t have the energy to do it so decided to book the guided tour. Our guide was super friendly and gave some great information about the city which made the experience even better. The coach driver was also super friendly. Definitely a fun and enjoyable way to see Dyker Heights! Added bonus of seeing some houses in Bay Ridge and a stop at gumbo to see the Brooklyn Bridge skyline at night!”
Guided Dyker Heights Christmas lights with a local host, Brooklyn Bridge skyline stop, and a festive finish at Bryant Park Winter Village.
“Engaging tour with spectacular Holiday lights! Dress warm!! Jose was fun and made sure the group was together.”
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge with a local guide, then stroll DUMBO’s art scene to Brooklyn Bridge Park for skyline views at a smart price.
“Great way to see parts of the city we didn't know and get a history of the area. My only concern was that the group size (24) was a little bit big. Half that number would have been better, but overall very good”
A half-day Brooklyn food, history, and culture tour with coal-fired pizza, Polish classics, DUMBO skyline views, and a comfy bus ride.
“This was a great tour of Brooklyn. We learnt so much about the culture and history from our amazing tour guide Laurie. And to top it all off, the food stops were absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend this trip...”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights, walk Brooklyn neighborhoods, and snap Manhattan skyline photos from Dumbo and the Brooklyn Bridge.
“Steve was an incredible guide with a deep well of NYC knowledge. We got a great tour of the city before and after the light tour. The walking tour is beautiful. would not hesitate to recommend this tour. only problem we had was finding the meeting place because another, larger tour group showed up and took over the space we were supposed to meet.”
Small-group Brooklyn food walk through Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, with 7 tastings, local stories, and a homemade chocolate finish.
“David was a really good guide. He is a life long New Yorker and shared some interesting history of Brooklyn. Food was delicious.”
