Duration; 2 hours; $32; Ready to explore the rebellious, politically-conscious world of street art? See the best and most absurd Brooklyn graffiti, including a variety of different tags, murals, and posters this underground art scene has to offer. You'll learn about the history of modern graffiti art and explore some of the lore that surrounds it. Graffiti legends like Blek Le Rat and Banksy will be important parts of the discussion on the mainstream acceptance of this deviant form. Explore the mystery and controversy that has made graffiti and street art such a hot topic in the past few decades.
See Brooklyn's graffiti and art scene and hear about its history and lore
Learn about the different types of graffiti, such as tags, murals and posters
Immerse yourself in the mystery, controversy, and mainstream acceptance of street art
Note: A minimum of 2 people is required to book this tour.
Intro To Queens Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours; $32; Feeling pity for Long Island City? Slow down, Mr. T.That's so yesterday.Tech visionaries. Industrial immigrants. Cultural vortexes. Learn about the forces that are transforming the streets of Queen's westernmost neighborhood from forgotten industrial zone to happening epicenter of work and play. Check out modern highrises, spacious urban parks, and cultural centers. It's a past-meets-present-and-contemplates-future-together love story. Your guide on this 2-hour adventure: a friendly local with a finger on the neighborhood's pulse. Enjoy anecdotes and fun facts designed to shed light on on the mystery and change your perspective.
Learn about Long Island City in Queens during a walking tour
Discover urban parks, booming developments, and hip hangouts
Enjoy stories of immigration, lore, and industry
Take the pulse of one of NYC's fast-developing neighborhoods
Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Tour
Duration: 2 hours; $32; Come take a journey through 200 years of Brooklyn's history in two hours! This guided walking tour will take you through the highlights of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) to see two of Brooklyn's most trendy neighborhoods. You'll see everything from the Fulton Ferry Landing to Jane's Carousel and Brooklyn Bridge Park. The waterfront views and Brownstone-lined streets will give you the firsthand, iconic Brooklyn experience. See these restored, renewed, and rejuvenated neighborhoods, that have often reinvented themselves throughout time, on this interesting tour accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. In Brooklyn Heights, you'll meander through the borough's oldest area - known as 'America's first suburb'. Admire the outstanding architecture of landmarked homes, buildings and churches while learning about Brooklyn's history. Discover the stories and events through which the face of America was shaped by what was once its 3rd largest city. See the homes which once housed rich and important communities - now gentrified and upscale again. Can you guess which famous writers once lived in leafy Brooklyn Heights?
Tour two of New York's most prominent neighborhoods: Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO
Experience rich history, stunning street scenes, and trendy culture
Enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline at the Fulton Ferry Landing
Uncover your inner Brooklynite when visiting some of Brooklyn's Brownstones
Note: A minimum of 2 people is required to book this tour.
Cancellation Policy;Cancellations notice must be provided 72 hours in advance in order to receive a refund or reschedule less processing fees.