Top Brooklyn Half-day Tours

The food and drink choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming, but foodies that explore this bustling borough with a guide can eat and drink the best of the best. With this tour, indulge in some of Brooklyn's best cuisine. You can try New American, Middle Eastern, and Italian food including pastries, cheese, and bread. Listen to commentary on the culinary history of the neighborhood and New York City as you go, and even take home a map so you can continue independently.

Sample what’s brewing in Brooklyn on this beer-tasting walking tour. Get the lowdown from your guide on Brooklyn’s beer-making history as you explore the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood. Go behind-the-scenes of a local brewery, taste a variety of different beers, and tuck into a tasty pizza lunch. A fun perk: you receive a complimentary brewery map in case you want to continue the fun after your Brooklyn beer tour.

Discover the cultural delights and delectable bites of Brooklyn on a culinary walking tour of the Williamsburg neighborhood. Delve into the rich culinary history of the area with your guide, visiting iconic eateries to sample treats like homemade ice cream and what is considered the best pizza in Brooklyn. Pleasure your palate with tastings interspersed with vibrant street art and panoramic vistas of New York’s globally renowned skyline.

Get a taste for Brooklyn's food culture as you visit some of its tasty eateries and small food shops during this small-group walking tour of the Carroll Gardens neighborhood. Come hungry and join your guide for a walking expedition that includes stops for tastings at an eclectic range of ethnic eateries and foodie hotspots. During your walk you'll have the chance to sample sweet and savory delights, and visit diverse establishments, from artisanal cooking shops to long-standing Middle Eastern markets.

Soak up the holiday season on this insider’s excursion in Dyker Heights, which matches you with a bonafide Brooklyn local to discover under-the-radar sights. Get close-up views of some of the city’s most spectacular displays of Christmas lights, and wander two gift-packed local markets. Private tours include a piping cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine.

New York’s East Village is a cultural melting pot of the classic and the contemporary. Enhance your experience of the Big Apple’s hippest neighborhood during this walking tour with a guide who knows all the cultural and culinary hotspots. See St. Mark’s Street and McSorely’s, the oldest Irish pub in East Village. Pleasure your palate with five food samples and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Celebrate the holiday season with this off-the-beaten-path adventure to view the extravagant Christmas light displays in Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood. Meet-up with your guide just outside Brooklyn's 86th Street subway stop, and set out for your festive walking tour. See several of the area's impressively adorned residences, learn about the local community's festive traditions, and navigate with ease with your guide leading the way.

Get greater insight into two historic New York landmarks—the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—with a guide accompanying you to both islands. Avoid the wait at Battery Park with priority reserve line ferry access. Your guide will share information and get your oriented at both islands, leaving you to venture up to Lady Liberty’s pedestal and to explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum independently.

If Brooklyn is New York City's hippest borough, then Williamsburg is the hub of all things trendy, chic, and just plain cool. You can shop, eat, and explore this Brooklyn cultural hub with a guide on this small-group shopping tour. Enjoy several stops along the way to peek into boutiques nestled into warehouses, browse shops featuring locally-made goods, and even enjoy discounts at independent stores.

Renowned for its dynamic atmosphere and its lively food scene, Williamsburg is an essential neighborhood to visit during your next trip to New York City. Explore its highlights, and do plenty of tasting, on a small-group walking tour. Stroll down Bedford Avenue, browse a local flea market, and enjoy a beer at Brooklyn Brewery. You’ll also dine on barbecue, attend a fiery hot sauce tasting, and much more. As you go, admire the neighborhood’s vibrant street art and its stellar views of the New York skyline.

Arts enthusiasts certainly shouldn't miss New York's renowned museums and galleries, but to understand why Brooklyn is the arts epicenter of New York City, there's nothing better than a graffiti art tour of the city's most artistic borough. On this guided tour, see impressive works produced by the revered Bushwick Collective, and follow your guide to some of the neighborhood's off the beaten path street art.

Immerse yourself in Brooklyn’s one-of-a-kind ambiance, and get an overview of its destination-worthy neighborhoods, on a small-group bicycle tour of the borough. Choose from several departure times, and meet your guide in DUMBO—right below the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Explore the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Williamsburg, see Fort Greene Park and Prospect Park, explore Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, and pause for refreshments at local, artisanal eateries.

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang on a 4th of July boat tour along the Hudson.  In addition to a front row seat to the Macy’s Fireworks display, you also enjoy a complimentary buffet dinner with beer and wine.  Listen to a live DJ and cut a rug on two different dance floors. Along the way, see the sights of NYC, including the Brooklyn Bridge and Ellis Island.

If you don't want a typical, cookie-cutter tour of Brooklyn, your best bet for a personalized experience is with a private, chauffeured excursion. During this private tour, explore New York's favorite borough to see what you want, when you want to. Visit top sights such as the Brooklyn Bridge and diverse neighborhoods, including old Italian areas like Carroll Gardens, as well as artsy areas like Bushwick.

Get an insider’s glimpse into the history of East Coast hip-hop on this Brooklyn music tour. Alongside a local hip-hop artist, you'll travel through the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn and learn about current and former residents who've left a hip-hop legacy. Cruise by the original homes and hangout of famous rap stars, and see the shooting locations of famous music videos.

Explore Brooklyn from DUMBO to Williamsburg with a private local guide who creates a customized itinerary for your half-day tour. Soak up the atmosphere of different districts as you find original shops with handmade crafts, clothing, jewelery, art, and tasty food—favorites of locals. Your guide makes recommendations based on your interests so that you can experience New York on your terms.

Hop inside a vintage NYC taxi and explore the outer boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn on this 3-hour private tour. Cruise through the neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Astoria, Long Island City, Flushing, and more to see key landmarks such as the Unisphere and World’s Fair Towers. Learn about the history and culture of the boroughs from your informative guide as you watch the beautiful city go by.

Travel through New York in style when you hop aboard a vintage taxi—and visit several of the city’s esteemed craft breweries—on this private tour. Pick between half-day and full-day itineraries, and choose from multiple departure times throughout the day. You’ll meet your guide in Brooklyn and will head to several different breweries, where you’ll do plenty of tasting. En route, you’ll also learn more about New York’s wealth of brewing history and glimpse the city’s historical Brewers Row.

Indulge your inner foodie on this four-course excursion in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. After meeting up with your informative local guide, savor everything from mussel toast at a James Beard-award winning oyster bar and to egg-in-a-hole at an all-day brunch spot to Sichuan dishes from a chef with a Michelin star. Learn about the neighborhood through its food while enjoying the tastiest dishes around.

Brooklyn is synonymous with all things hip, so beer enthusiasts shouldn't be surprised to learn that New York's hippest borough also boasts an enviable craft beer culture. Don't miss the chance to taste some of Brooklyn's best beers on this small-group brewery sightseeing tour, complete with included tastings. Along the way, cruise through several historic neighborhoods, with a guide leading the way.

Take a walking tour around Brooklyn and discover New York City’s burgeoning small manufacturing industry. Visit local warehouses and learn about Industry City and how it has been a hub for New York manufacturing and design industries for years. Sample sweets and drinks at a local food hall and see how modern-day artisans are operating their businesses today.

Discover Brooklyn’s crafty side by visiting the artists and creatives who give the borough its hip reputation on this Brooklyn walking tour. You’re guaranteed a personal way to explore Brooklyn neighborhoods on a small-group tour. Stop to snap photos of landmarks, tour local factories, and shop stand-out collections along the way.

Explore the literary side of Brooklyn on a 3 hour walking tour with an informative guide. Visit Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, stopping at bars that were favorite watering holes for renowned writers. Purchase a drink to sip while hearing passages of the writers' work read aloud and learning about the history of the the bars, the neighborhoods and New York City as a whole. You'll gain insight into the urban planning of Robert Moses, and check out architectural and historical points of interest on this fun and fascinating tour.

Have a great night out in Brooklyn on this group pub crawl to Williamsburg's top spots. Start with a cocktail at the meet-up location to kick off your night on the town. Then, follow a carefully tailored itinerary that hits hand-selected neighborhood bars and clubs, and enjoy partying with a new group of friends in some of Brooklyn's best nightlife destinations.