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Save yourself the hassle of taking selfies or asking strangers to take your picture on this tour of New York with a private photographer. You can fully customize your tour so you can get the perfect backdrops to your photos. Plus, your photographer guide is a local expert, so you can learn and hear stories about your destinations along the way.

Get to know one of the hippest parts of New York City outside Manhattan with this walking tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Join a host that is personally matched according to your interests, and head out to explore the neighborhood’s street art, galleries, music venues, and record stores. Experience Williamsburg’s vibrant food scene with a stop to sample craft beer, street food, or a classic deli—at your own expense—and even request custom stops so you can do what's most interesting to you.

Step back in time to the golden age of Bed-Stuy jazz with an intimate 4-hour concert and fish fry at a restored 19th-century brownstone in a historic neighborhood. Enjoy jazz without amplifiers and noisy clubs, and experience the unmediated music up-close and personal. Watch a remarkable performance, tuck into a generous buffet of southern-style fried fish, then sing, play or just listen during a fun open mic session. Take New York jazz back to its roots and experience an unforgettable evening in the city.

Traverse the history and culture of the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens on this half-day, guided street art and graffiti tour. Travel on foot and by subway to learn about the socio-economic, political, and cultural events that inspired artist’s creations and shaped each neighborhood. Appreciate these incredible works, understand the process of making street art, and learn the difference between tagging, bombing, murals, and street art.

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.

Navigate one of New York City's most diverse neighborhoods—Astoria—on foot during this food-focused tour. With a guide in the lead, visit some hand-picked food shops and restaurants to taste the best of the international cuisine. You'll meet some locals to chat with them about their lives in the neighborhood and visit area landmarks. A small group of just 15 people means you'll enjoy an intimate atmosphere.

I Grew up in the Hasidic community in Brooklyn and lived here all my life. I'm very familiar with the customs and traditions in the community. I offer different historical tours that let's you experience what it's like to be part of these  communities. You will get to experience the history, people and some of the best traditional jewish food.

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.

You’ve seen it in movies, you’ve heard it in songs, now let us take you on a stroll through the borough known across the globe with a host that's been in the entertainment business for 30 years. Brooklyn has been an iconic symbol of urban American culture for decades, producing some of the country's most talented authors, artists, musicians and writers.

Prebook this Hasidic Williamsburg tour in New York City, and explore the Hasidic area of Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood with a guide so you don’t miss any of the details. Your guide grew up in the Hasidic Jewish community, and takes you to visit Williamsburg's Hasidic shops, eateries, synagogues, schools, and historical sites. Gain a better understanding of this religious group’s history, culture, and traditions—plus, sample traditional food along the way.

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.

Get a comprehensive overview of one of New York’s most fascinating revitalization projects at the waterfront Brooklyn Navy Yard. Explore the 300-acre (121-hectare) site by bus and on foot with a guide, and learn about its history as a naval shipyard, as well as its transformation into a modern-day hub for technology, design, and manufacturing.

Brooklynites that want to enjoy nature often head to Prospect Park, and though Manhattan's Central Park may be more popular among tourists, this Brooklyn green space is a hidden gem that's well worth a visit. You can explore the landscaped natural spaces of Prospect Park on this guided tour. Join your group for a stroll, and unpack the history of the park, see the Brooklyn Public Library, and stop by park landmarks like the Long Meadow, LeFrak Center, and the Ravine.

Once the world’s busiest shipyard, the Brooklyn Navy Yard played a pivotal role in World War II. History enthusiasts get to know the stories behind this important New York landmark, and discover what it’s like today, on this small-group history tour. In the company of your guide, visit some of the Navy Yard’s key sights, including the Naval Film Exchange, Naval Hospital, and the Dry Dock 1. To help bring the wartime stories to life, your guide will also play audio recordings from the men and women who worked on-site.

Leave the tourist trail behind with a tour of the Brooklyn Army Terminal, a one-of-a-kind New York landmark that many visitors overlook. Once the country’s largest military supply base during World War II, the terminal today is on the National Register of Historic Places, and hosts an array of businesses. Learn all about this complex on your small-group, history-packed walking tour. Along the way you can visit several of the complex’s buildings, learn about the sight's history, and admire the New York Harbor views.

Art enthusiasts that want a taste of New York's underground art world can skip the museums and opt for this artsy bike tour, where you explore Brooklyn by bicycle. From Bushwick to Fort Greene, Williamsburg to DUMBO, you can follow your guide across Brooklyn to enjoy street art and waterfront vistas. Highlights include the Bushwick Collective murals, Brooklyn Navy Yard exhibitions, and the towering edifice of the old Domino Sugar Factory.

Experience Brooklyn like a local on a cycling tour through the borough’s hippest neighborhoods, including tough-to-reach areas that visitors often miss. Avoid the stress of navigating on your own as you follow a guide to popular landmarks and hidden gems, including breweries and eateries to rest and refuel. Photo stops and complimentary tastings along the way make this a popular choice for active New York visitors.

If you care about sustainability and traveling green, don't miss the chance to discover Brooklyn’s eco-conscious businesses and artisanal producers on this Williamsburg walking tour. As you stroll through some of the borough’s trendiest streets, you can meet local designers, chefs, and entrepreneurs, and even enjoy some tastings. Along the way, you can sip natural wine, replace lunch with tastings of organic treats, and learn about the city from your guide, a sustainable fashion and textile designer.

Enjoy legendary Christmas lighting displays in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Witness incredible homes and decorations!