Brooklyn Heights History Walking Tour

America's first suburb and New York's first landmark district all in one!

Explore New York City’s first Landmark District – Brooklyn Heights – a neighborhood with more than 500 Antebellum homes and buildings. On this in depth walk we will discuss the neighborhood’s agricultural roots, its emergence as the country’s first suburb, and its 20th century decline and dramatic regeneration.

On our outing we will also stop along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for the finest views of Manhattan and New York Harbor. Stops could include: The Hotel St George, Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, the George B. Post designed Brooklyn Historical Society, and sites associated with Seth Low, George Washington, Victoria Woodhull, Truman Capote, Arthur Miller, WEB DuBois, and Gypsy Rose Lee.

Tour Info

Cost: $30
$20 Seniors and Full-Time Students

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Tour Schedule
Saturday, October 121:00 pm
Saturday, December 71:00 pm
Tour Reservations

Big Onion requires all walkers to reserve and pay in advance. Prepayment helps us determine group size and appropriate guide numbers.

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For bigger groups, consider a private walking or virtual tour!

Whether you are looking to integrate a tour into your academic curriculm or entertaining out-of-towners, a Big Onion walking tour is a great way to experience the city.

For more information, or to arrange, please call (718) 499-3001 or email info@bigonion.com.

Meeting Location

Location:
In front of the TD Bank, 211 Montague Street, corner of Cadman Plaza West.

Subway Trains
A/C/F to Jay Street; R/2/3/4/5 to Borough Hall; N/R to Court Street.

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Guides
The finest group of tour guides anywhere. Most of us are full-time graduate students researching and writing doctoral dissertations in history passionate about the history, architecture and people of New York.
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Finding Your Guides
All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Big Onion Walking Tours”.

Time & Distance
All tours last approximately two hours. We start on time and walk between one and two miles at a moderate walking pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.

Rain/Inclement Weather
Big Onion generally presents tours rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather please check our home page for notifications or call our hotline [(888) 606-WALK (9255) ext. 1], to confirm our schedule.

Tips
Gratuities are always appreciated, but never expected.

Reschedule Policy
With 24+ hours prior to a walking tour, Big Onion offers a full credit for the value of the booking. Credits will be given as Gift Cards in dollar amounts. Gift Cards are good for two years and can be used on any Big Onion outing. Cancellations with less than 24 hours prior to the tour or no shows cannot be credited.

Walks are held rain or shine, but may be cancelled for severe weather or if museum is closed. In the event of a Big Onion cancellation or museum closure, full refunds or rescheduled tickets will be offered.

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