Kings County Trip Overview
Our Private Food and History Tours are one of a kind NYC experiences. Perfect for anyone looking to see New York’s food and history in a new way! Tours are flexible, and we arrange everything, so you can simply focus on the experience.
On this tour we’ll stroll through Brooklyn Heights and learn the history of America’s first suburb. We’ll discuss the area’s past, from Dutch farmland to one of NYC’s most exclusive neighborhoods, and its close relationship to the history of transportation in NYC. The tour visits churches, 19th century homes, and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, stopping at a few celebrity homes along the way. We’ll enjoy great food from several local restaurants, including Middle Eastern food from NYC’s “Little Syria”, and one of New York’s most famous pizzerias. If time allows, we might even cross the Brooklyn Bridge! Perfect for groups, families, parties, and corporate events!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Kings County, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kings County, New York, United States
Our Private Food and History Tours are one of a kind NYC experiences. Perfect for anyone looking to see New York’s food and history in a new way! Tours are flexible, and we arrange everything, so you can simply focus on the experience.
On this tour we’ll stroll through Brooklyn Heights and learn the history of America’s first suburb. We’ll discuss the area’s past, from Dutch farmland to one of NYC’s most exclusive neighborhoods, and its close relationship to the history of transportation in NYC. The tour visits churches, 19th century homes, and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, stopping at a few celebrity homes along the way. We’ll enjoy great food from several local restaurants, including Middle Eastern food from NYC’s “Little Syria”, and one of New York’s most famous pizzerias. If time allows, we might even cross the Brooklyn Bridge! Perfect for groups, families, parties, and corporate events!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St at Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11201-3750
We will stroll around the civic center of Brooklyn and discuss how its various Municipal buildings, Courthouses, and Banks came to be. We’ll tie it all into the greater history of the borough and Brooklyn’s role in New York City’s past.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Brooklyn Heights, Pierrepont St & Henry ST, Brooklyn, NY
We’ll stroll through Brooklyn Heights and discuss the history of America’s first suburb. We’ll uncover the area’s past, from Dutch farmland to one of NYC’s most exclusive neighborhoods, visiting churches, 19th century mansions, and a few celebrity homes along the way.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Remsen St to Orange St along the East River, Brooklyn, NY
We’ll grab food from NYC’s “Little Syria” neighborhood and head the the promenade to enjoy a picnic lunch. We’ll discuss immigration patterns in NYC, and dive deeper into the differences between Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Empire Fulton Ferry State Park, 26 New Dock St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-6917
We’ll visit a few more famous homes, hotels, and churches, before heading to the historic Fulton Ferry Landing. We’ll talk about the history of transportation in New York while enjoying some great NYC style pizza!
Duration: 45 minutes
