Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour in Williamsburg
Overview
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2 hours
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Get to know Brooklyn’s history and modern-day culture on this informative 2-hour walking tour through one of New York City's trendiest neighborhoods, Williamsburg. With an insider guide, you'll discover the borough's rich heritage, hip businesses and contemporary street art scene. While you explore this laid-back neighborhood, you'll see historical buildings, pass by boutiques and cafes, and stop for a photo op of the Manhattan skyline from the waterfront.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for children aged 11 and under, as mature information is covered; this is at your discretion as a parent or guardian
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour does not include the Jewish District
• Please note that the purpose of this tour is to give you an overview, not a highly detailed history
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Williamsburg
This is a trendy neighborhood that you can explore.
Brooklyn
This tour is an overview of Brooklyn
What‘s Included
Local guide
Gratuities
Options
Option 1
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Williamsburg tour was...
Nalini R,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Williamsburg tour was informative and interesting. Two hours was the right amount of time. Derrick was a great guide.
Good tour but could be done self-guided
Carly G,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was insightful and it was great to hear the history and how Williamsburg has changed over the years however I feel you can probably do this your self guided by downloading an audible narration. The tour guide adapted to some of the group that wanted to see a different area (Jewish neighbourhood). Whilst this was accommodating we missed out on the waters edge that would have been a great end to the tour. The guide did point out how we could get to it from our last point however due to time constraints and the tour already 30 mins over we didn’t get. Maybe the guides can kindly decline making an adjustment and offer directions/advise instead to those that want to go off plan.
Learned about Williamsburg
N4797PRkriss,,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Trip was informative but anything off script he didn’t know the answer to. In addition, and more importantly , I did not receive any information about where to meet the guide until 1 minute AFTER the tour started! Then had to run a block and a half to meet at second stop of tour. We weren’t impressed at the communication break down.
The best tour in Brooklyn
804maximilianor,,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did a lot of tours in my last trip to NYC and this one was the best by far. Williamsburg is beautiful and John was the greatest tour guy. He taught us About the history of the place, art, music, architecture and much more. I really loved it!
Interactive tour
raphaelpX4302BI,,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interactive tour with lots of information. Very interesting and entertaining. We can recommend the tour.
A very interesting & informative experience
Mark D,,Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide John was excellent. Very enthusiastic & very helpful. A good insight into the history of Brooklyn.
Satellite community is a star of its own
X1986OXrosec,,Aug 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Rise and fall and rebound of a neighborhood that always looks across the East River to Manhattan. Suitable people who likes streety stuff and brick houses
Excellent introduction to Williamsburg Brooklyn
daredevil19,,Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great introduction to Williamsburg neighbourhood. Especially for anyone wanting to learn how Williamsburg, Brooklyn and the neighbourhood has evolved over the years. Nick is a very entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommended.
Williamsburg walking tour highlighted the past and present of this vibrant neighborhood
Russell P,,May 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great, but I don't like surveys that force you to share your story after you've already provided a 5-star tour rating...
Nick opened up the doors to Williamsburg with inspirational stories spanning decades of events, music and cultural facts
handstand DK,,Mar 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick did an amazing job in explaining the history of Williamsburg and Brooklyn. Really nice mix of music, facts, historical events, culture and a personal touch making it memorable.
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