Troy K.United States
Fantastic tour. Learned a ton about Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn in general. Highly recommend
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Private tour in New York City Rob M
Brooklyn Heights and the Promenade - Brooklyn's most beautiful neighborhood
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Rob M.
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My name is Rob and I am a native New Yorker with a great love for this city, both as a dynamic place to live and for its fascinating history. I've been a history buff of the city for as long as I can remember. I was already an explorer of New York as a young teenager, the beginning of a life long affair. I am a licensed private guide in New York City offering private tours of various parts of the city. My academic background is in the study of architecture and city planning. My professional background has largely been as a photojournalist and documentary filmmaker, as well as an author of books for children. The main thread of my career is as a storyteller, and that is what I actively bring to my guide work in New York, where there are many, many stories to tell. For instance, did you know that fishing - yes, that's right , fishing - can be excellent within city waters?! We are an island and coastal city, but no one thinks of New York City and fishing in the same thought, right? It surprised me enough to make a well -received documentary about that, called Gotham Fish Tales. I became a guide because I have always loved exploring, learning and talking about the city. I'm not content to simply recite facts. Absorbing stories of the people, events and forces of history which influenced the city's development come to life on my tours. It is not just about what happened here but why, and how that influences life in today's New York. Food is another of my abiding interests and this city has incredibly good food. It is also a place where much great food can be found at very affordable prices. Like anywhere else, you have to know where to go. I will either point out where to find great food or, if you like, I can conduct special tours which bring you to some of these places. My tours require light to moderate walking, as I believe you see and appreciate much more that way. If required, I can work with vehicles as well. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my appreciation of my home town. Licensed New York City Tour guide BA in Urban Studies/Architecture Professional photojournalist Documentary director and producer of Gotham Fish Tales - The Amazing Story of Fishing in New York City Author and photographer of 12 books for children
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The most elegant brownstone neighborhood of the city
Overview of your New York City tour
Brooklyn Heights is one of the most graceful neighborhoods of the city, with over 600 pre Civil War buildings and an atmosphere of 19th century gentility. It was America's first suburb, just across from lower Manhattan, sold as the best of the country, yet 20 minutes from the bustle of New York. The houses reflect many styles of architecture, while presenting a unified streetscape of fine townhouses built in harmony with each other. It is also well known for its churches, built by the most prominent architects of their day. Located on a bluff overlooking the East River and Manhattan, it has the famous Brooklyn Heights Promenade, with its spectacular views of Manhattan, the harbor, and the Statue of Liberty. The tour winds through the neighborhood, where I talk about the architecture, its rich urban history, the area's many prominent residents, and its place in the history of Brooklyn and New York. You will quickly see why many consider Brooklyn Heights New York's most beautiful neighborhood.
Recent Reviews
Laurie E.United States
Great tour given by Rob. He was personable, knowledgeable and fun! He obviously knows so much about the area, Brooklyn in general and New York City area. Several of us are history buffs so there was great back and forth with thoughts and questions. We strongly recommend Rob if you want to be entertained and educated about Brooklyn Heights, both past and present. He offered lots so amazing facts and the time flew by fast.
Robert H.Netherlands
What a great morning. Taking Rob's tour through Brooklyn Hights is like walking through the neigbourhood with your favorite history professor. He knows every detail and all the hidden gems. Locals greet him and he took us to some special places we would never found ourselves.
Laura P.United States
Rob was a fantastic guide for our tour of Brooklyn Heights! He made it interesting for not only the adults, but our children aged 13, 12, and 8. In addition to the typical highlights of the tour and the knowledge that he brought, he tailored the tour to our interests and showed us several spots that we would have never known to visit! He also gave us great advice for the rest of our visit to NYC and pointed us to a fantastic pizza restaurant for lunch. A great morning for sure!
Marty S.United States
Rob's Brooklyn Heights tour was excellent!! He has a vast knowledge of Brooklyn and the world. That knowledge, coupled with with a wonderfully entertaining presentation, provided us with a very enjoyable and informative tour. Marty S Houston,Texas
Your New York City tour itinerary
We walk along many of the neighborhood's streets, from north to south and east to west, stopping at buildings and views which are important to note. Many street names reflect the property owners who created the neighborhood like Pierrepont, Joralemon, Hicks, Middagh, Remsen and Montague. There are also the "fruit" streets of Cranberry, Orange and Pineapple. We looks at many fine houses, and also churches, apartment buildings, some commercial buildings, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and parks.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Walking
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Private Transportation With Driver
Other: Personal purchases
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
50 Henry Street, New York, New York, 11201, United States
The corner of Henry and Cranberry streets
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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1146351
Languages
DanishActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
4.8
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Who is this private tour in New York City best suited for?
This private tour is perfect for those who appreciate architecture, history, and scenic views. It's ideal for travellers who want to explore Brooklyn Heights' elegant brownstone neighbourhood and learn about its rich urban history. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and those with mobility concerns, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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