Brooklyn Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Brooklyn tours and things to do in New York’s coolest borough: walk the Brooklyn Bridge into photogenic DUMBO, graze your way through Williamsburg’s street-food scene, cycle the waterfront, hunt out Bushwick’s street art, and follow the ghosts on a haunted evening walk. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Brooklyn by interest
Whatever brings you to Brooklyn — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Brooklyn Bridge
The classic crossing.
ExploreDUMBO
Skyline photo spot.
ExploreFood tours
Pizza & local eats.
ExploreWilliamsburg
Brooklyn’s hip heart.
ExploreBike tours
Waterfront ride.
ExploreStreet art
Bushwick murals.
ExploreGhost tours
Haunted nights.
ExploreBrooklyn highlights
Bridge & neighbourhoods.
ExploreTop attractions in Brooklyn
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Brooklyn Bridge
The classic crossing.
DUMBO
Skyline photo spot.
Brooklyn Eats
Pizza & local food.
Williamsburg
Brooklyn’s hip heart.
Waterfront
Bike the greenway.
Bushwick
Street-art murals.
Haunted Brooklyn
Ghosts after dark.
Brooklyn
New York’s coolest borough.
Brooklyn awayBrooklyn Bridge
The classic crossing.
Brooklyn awayDUMBO
Skyline photo spot.
Brooklyn awayFood Tour
Pizza & local eats.
Brooklyn awayWilliamsburg
Hip street food.
Waterfront awayBike Tour
Greenway ride.
Bushwick awayStreet Art
Open-air murals.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Brooklyn visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and blossoming — ideal for walking.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Warm and lively, with rooftop and waterfront buzz.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Crisp, colourful and comfortable — the best time.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold but festive, with fewer crowds.
For photos
Golden hour over the Manhattan skyline.
Best overall
May, June, September and October.
One day
The bridge, DUMBO and a food tour.
Two days
Add Williamsburg and Bushwick street art.
Three+ days
Add bike tours, Coney Island and more.
For food
A Brooklyn food or Williamsburg street-food tour.
For photos
DUMBO and the Brooklyn Bridge.
For art
The Bushwick Collective murals.
By subway
The subway links Brooklyn’s neighbourhoods and Manhattan.
On foot
DUMBO, the bridge and Williamsburg are walkable.
By bike
The waterfront greenway is great for cycling.
By ferry
The NYC Ferry links DUMBO and Williamsburg to Manhattan.
Where to stay
Stay in DUMBO or Williamsburg for easy access.
US dollar
New York uses the US dollar; cards are accepted everywhere.
Brooklyn Bridge
Walk it early to beat the crowds and heat.
DUMBO
The Washington Street photo spot is busiest midday.
Food tours
Come hungry — tastings add up to a meal.
Williamsburg
Weekends buzz with markets and street food.
Street art
Bushwick’s murals change, so tours stay fresh.
Combos
Some tours pair the bridge with DUMBO and food.
Food tours
Small-group tastings sell out — book ahead.
Bridge walks
Popular walking tours fill up — reserve early.
Williamsburg
Street-food tours sell out — book ahead.
Street-art tours
Bushwick tours fill up — reserve early.
Bike tours
Weekend rides sell out — book ahead.
Ghost tours
Evening walks fill up — reserve early.
Bridge walk
From about $35 for a Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO tour.
Food tour
Around $70 for a Brooklyn food walking tour.
Williamsburg
From $32 for a Williamsburg food tour.
Bike tour
About $67 for a Brooklyn Bridge bike tour.
Street art
From $25 for a Bushwick street-art tour.
How to save
Join group walking tours rather than private guides.
Brooklyn through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Festive & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.
- Best for
- Blossom walks.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Lively buzz.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Crisp & colourful.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.