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.
3 hour walking tour of Brooklyn's literary sites
Visit several bars that famous writers liked in Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill
Hear about the writers, listen to passages from their work and learn about their favorite Brooklyn bars
Get to know historical sites of interest and understand New York City's development
Sip drinks during the tour (own expense)
What's Included
Professional guide
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
A pony
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Custom House
139 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Start time
02:00 PM
End point
Brooklyn Inn
148 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
What To Expect
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Moderate amount of walking is involved
Minimum Age 21 for pub crawls. Bars may not allow anyone under 21 to enter the bar
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews
5.0
1 review
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
a real treat - our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and funny
we covered a lot of ground in terms of writers and the neighborhood itself
this tour would be a bargain at twice the current price
T. Paul - Columbus OH
From $49.00
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)