Top Brooklyn Culture

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.

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 have the chance to sample sweet and savory delights, and visit diverse establishments, from artisanal cooking shops to long-standing Middle Eastern markets.

Discover Brooklyn’s dynamic street art on a virtual guided tour. From the walls of the Graff arts collective to the Bushwick Collective, your guide leads you through some of the world’s most famous street art, while also sharing information about the culture of the area. This virtual experience is ideal for those who want to discover the city’s iconic art without leaving the security of home.

Discover Harlem's top attractions during a walking tour. Known as a hub for African-American arts since the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the iconic neighborhood is home to the legendary Apollo Theater, the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Studio Museum of Harlem, Sylvia's Soul Food restaurant, and architectural masterpieces such as Striver's Row, Shepard Hall at the City College of New York, and the Hamilton Grange National Memorial.

Avoid the typical generic Brooklyn tour with this personalized adventure through New York's hippest borough, with a private guide and an itinerary designed just for you. With your half-day outing, you can explore districts from DUMBO to Williamsburg, visit original shops with handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry, and even stop to sample some New York cuisine, at your own expense. Since your guide makes recommendations based on your interests, expect to enjoy the best of Brooklyn on your own terms.

Your ride begins at the world famous Water Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn. You’ll then be taken through the streets of Brooklyn with stops in Dumbo, Vinegar Hill and Brooklyn Heights, a posh residential area known for its tree-lined promenade along the East River. You’ll take in breathtaking views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty before your ride across the Brooklyn Bridge all while traveling in the most awesome way of transport via sidecar motorcycle to see our great city. This tour is a no-nonsense experience to see as much of this awesome city in the shortest time possible. You will get a taster for the sweet allure of riding by sidecar and want to reach out and touch the city as it whips by you. ( But, uh, please don’t try and touch literally!)

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.

Gain greater insight on your journey to two New York City landmarks—the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—with a guide accompanying you to both islands. Avoid the wait at Battery Park with reserve line ferry access, and enjoy scenic views while you cruise. 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.

Discover Brooklyn’s neighborhoods and history on a guided, 2.5-hour walking tour through New York City’s hippest borough. Learn where locals dine, shop and drink as you explore with a local guide, and take in views of Manhattan from Brooklyn Heights. Stroll past the distinctive row houses at Cobble Hill then spot the cutting-edge artists studios and hip boutiques of DUMBO, a thriving neighborhood in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. Watch East River traffic drift by and capture classic shots of the city as you walk across the Manhattan Bridge.

You’ll ride through DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Heights and Red Hook, an area featuring a mix of tiny eateries, quirky bars and edgy art galleries. You’ll then ride over the Brooklyn Bridge and to TriBeCa. Located in downtown Manhattan, TriBeCa is famous for It’s cobblestone streets, trendy boutiques and restaurants. There will be a break for food/refreshment (not included in pricing). This tour is available during the day or night. Your choice, pricing varies.

Have fun exploring Dumbo sights while a professional photographer perfectly captures the moment on this New York City photoshoot tour. Work with a concierge to find the best Brooklyn location for your shoot, and then experience a stylized portrait session with a professional photographer. This shoot includes four digital photo downloads and a whole album you can choose more prints and photo products from.

Walk into Jewish life with a local guide. This exclusive tour will take you into places unavailable to the public. Giving you an inside view of the community. While answering all your questions and providing detailed history about the culture and traditions. The tour will give you in-depth knowledge into the history, philosophy, and culture of the Jewish people and their practice. We will discover what makes someone Jewish and the Jewish view on non-Jews. Through this tour expect myths to be broken, your questions answered, and fascinating insights into what it means to be a Jew.

Finding the perfect locations and taking the right sort of pictures for your Instagram is an art form and this tour will help you do just that – create amazing art. Guided by one of our highly successful Brooklyn Instagram influencers, we will take you on an amazing exploration of the city, taking breathtakingly beautiful pictures in the best location of Brooklyn. From famous landmarks, spectacular views, trendy hotspots and hidden gems you will experience the absolute best and take amazing Instagram pictures with a professional who knows how to capture those moments and settings that will make for your dream Instagram feed. So if you love to travel, explore wonderful places, capture it on camera and create an Instagram feed for an influencer, this tour is for you!

This is not just your ordinary shopping adventure! You spend the afternoon with me as your own personal stylist! I will provide you with my expert style tips and help you find that look that best compliments you and makes you fall in love with yourself all over again! My group's are small up to 6, to ensure you get personalized attention. We will discuss what you're looking for prior, as well as your preferences to ensure you get the most out of our time together Due to my previous experience working as a fashion buyer specializing in Vintage fashion I can identify garments by era based on style and construction ensuring you get the best value for your money. You will also receive exclusive offers at most shops we will visit extended to member's of my tour only. This magical journey is for all you serious vintage lovers and fashion fanatics! We will visit 4 locations, from a secret underground vintage boutique to well curated shops, all hidden gems you wont find on your own.

Brooklyn Heights first took shape when Robert Fulton's steamship started ferrying passengers across the East River. Today, it’s a well preserved residential neighbourhood with Greek Revival and Italianate Row House architecture, a beautiful promenade and breathtaking views of Manhattan. Let's explore it together. On this self guided audio tour, I’ll tell you about its first residents, and I’ll guide you through its charming streets. We’ll walk on the Promenade where you can take as many pictures of Manhattan's skyline as you like because there’s no rush to finish the tour. I’ll also recommend some spots to grab a bite along the way. Some of the landmarks you’ll see include: • The Brooklyn Heights Promenade • Manhattan's skyline • A glimpse of the Statue of Liberty • Trump Capote's former house • Brooklyn Historical Society Building

Whether you are into flee markets, top of the line brunch, breathtaking views or exquisite art, the borough of Brooklyn offers so many things to see and do that one can’t help to feel like you are in a city within a city. As the most populous neighbourhood of New York City you are guaranteed to find a vibe that is perfect just for you and on this tour we give you an introductory taste to some of them. From the world famous Brooklyn bridge and its adjacent park to the trendy hot spot of DUMBO and the much talked about Williamsburg – the epicenter of Brooklyn’s hipster culture – we will explore all of the best that this borough has to offer!

Discover an exciting world of graffiti taggers and street artists on this walking tour while viewing some of the most visually incredible murals in New York City and Brooklyn. Today there is more awareness than ever about the imaginative artists who bring walls, buildings and even entire neighbourhoods alive with their vibrant creations. Join this walking tour in Bushwick, Brooklyn to experience fascinating works by these globetrotting innovators. Prepare to view artistic murals large and small while exploring streets pulsating with creative energy. Eyewitness for yourself why the Bushwick district is rapidly becoming a world-renown centre of street art, as well as New York City's premier place of graffiti culture. ✔ Discover incredible murals in NYC's top district for urban art✔ ✔ Learn about the personalities, quirks, and backgrounds of globetrotting innovators ✔ See the various styles and forms used, including stencils, murals, and wheatpaste posters ✔ Guide walking tour

Want to explore the many museums and galleries in NYC, but aren’t sure where to start? Have Private Picassos take you on a kid-friendly guided tour of the Brooklyn Museum. Afterwards we'll lead you through a sketching session inspired by the masterpieces just viewed. Tours are available 5 days a week, can be focused on specific artists, artistic periods or themes and are available for groups between 1-6 students.

Join us as we explore an exciting part of Brooklyn, Red Hook, which features spectacular views of the statue of liberty and lots of innovative and fun food, craft distilleries, a winery, art and more. The Official Guide to NYC says, “The occasional cobblestone street and an industrial vibe (a holdover from when it was one of the country’s busiest shipping centers). It’s the big city infused with a touch of New England, and its residents include artisans, musicians, gardeners and a host of other creative and entrepreneurial types.” Tour Includes: Food at Hometown BBQ (NYC’s #1 food critic rated BBQ joint), wine tasting at Red Hook Winery, tasting at Widow Jane Distillery and Cacao Prieto Chocolate Factory, Steve’s Key Lime Pie and a visit to Raaka Chocolate and Pioneer Works (multi-use art “factory”) when open. We strongly recommend a Noon start time to avoid a wait at Hometown BBQ. Arrive or depart by ferry for great views of Lady Liberty and Governor’s Island.

If you travel alone or with your family and want to know the Brooklyn Bridge and also keep in a professional way, we are your best option to give you the best tour of all Brooklyn

Want to explore the many museums and galleries in NYC, but aren’t sure where to start? Have Private Picassos take you on a kid-friendly guided tour of the Brooklyn Museum. Afterwards we'll lead you through a sketching session inspired by the masterpieces just viewed. Tours are available 7 days a week, can be focused on specific artists, artistic periods or themes and are available for groups between 1-6 students.

Brooklyn is famous for both its pizza and its craft-beer culture—and this private tour offers the perfect chance to taste your way through both. Meet your guide at a time and place that suits you best—as part of your booking experience, you’ll be assigned a like-minded host who will craft an itinerary based on your interests. Discover thriving breweries, venture to historical neighborhoods, visit family-run pizzerias, and more.

Embark on a quest around Brooklyn to discover the most beautiful street art murals and their stories, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover the local artists of Williamsburg, the fascinating New York neighborhood. + Discover the charming neighborhood of Williamsburg and its most beautiful street art murals + Uncover secrets about Street-Artists and their art from all around the world + Admire the Williamsburg bridge and walk along the river while looking at the Manhattan skyline + Walk around the most beautiful part of Brooklin + Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt Discover Brooklyn, New York's famous art-centric borough, by following clues and discovering amazing stories about the astonishing graffiti work. Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won't need a map, a GPS or a guide.

Brooklyn is now one of the places in NYC and part of what brings it to life is the street art - grafitti. On this safari we'll head to the Bushwick collective and the surrounding area to discover some of the best grafitti murals you'll find anywhere. You will photograph not only artwork but the surrounding neighborhood as well. Learn how to add drama to your images with strong composition. This photography workshop is appropriate for all levels of photographic knowledge.