Brooklyn Walking Tours by Locals: Private & 100% Personalized

4.3(7)4 hFree cancellationBy City Unscripted

About this activity

From DUMBO to Williamsburg, you can explore Brooklyn with a New Yorker and enjoy a personalized itinerary with sights selected just for you. Ditch the travel guides, decide where to go, what to see, and what to do together with your personal, like-minded host. This tour is the next best thing to exploring with a friend who knows what you like and shows you around the city.

Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

What's included

✓Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
✓Walking experience (your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
✓Tour can begin from your accommodation (if within a reasonable distance)
✓Private and personalized tour
✓Choose from 2 or 4 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Any attractions tickets
✕Transportation to and from the meeting point
✕Transportation during the tour

Meeting and pickup

In front of New York University-Clark Street Residence Hall. Upon booking a central meeting point can be arranged, however, it MUST be confirmed and agreed-upon by our experienced planners in advance.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours are fully personalized so any additional requirements like tickets, transportation and food & drinks can be arranged for an additional cost
Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if your group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)
Please provide phone number at checkout
A representative will contact you within 24 hours to learn about your preferences and interests

Cancellation policy

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

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