3 hours and 30 minutes
Guarded by the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn is one of New York's most typical boroughs. Book your guided tour in French of the neighborhood's must-see places. An opportunity to get off the beaten path, outside of Manhattan!
Impossible to visit New York without crossing the East River and setting foot in Brooklyn, one of the 5 major boroughs of New York! This colorful neighborhood is a real city within a city, with more than 2.6 million inhabitants!
During this private tour, we will show you the 3 main neighborhoods of Brooklyn: Bushwick, Williamsburg and Dumbo. The icing on the cake: the tour includes a ferry ride to see Brooklyn and Manhattan from the East River
Your guide will meet you in a café before starting your visit with the Bushwick district, a small rough diamond of street art in the middle of an industrial space in transformation. Your guide will show you the most iconic frescoes in the neighborhood as well as our latest discoveries nestled in less popular streets
.A few metro stops from Bushwick, you will continue to the Williamsburg district and its delicious bohemian atmosphere. Your guide will tell you the big story and the small anecdotes that make the neighborhood unique. The opportunity in particular to discover the dark years of Brooklyn and the birth of the counterculture dear to “hipsters
On the banks of the East River, you will then board a ferry to set sail for Dumbo and its marine life. This historic district, located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, is now the new center of attraction for start-ups and art galleries. Your guide will reveal the curses that haunt the Brooklyn Bridge and the typical houses of the chic Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. You will also understand why New Yorkers are addicted to coffee: it all started in Dumbo! Not to mention Brooklyn Bridge Park and its breathtaking view of Manhattan. A complete overview of this neighborhood that is home to many French expatriates!
The price includes: the guided tour with your French-speaking guide as well as the boat trip between Williamsburg and Dumbo, as well as a surprise at the end of the visit.
Please note that a minimum of 4 people is required to ensure the group tour.
Walking shoes, camera and your good mood!
Let's meet in front of the Hala Coffee & Kitchen café.
Get 15 minutes in advance. As you will be taking the boat, and the schedules are to be respected, the group must start the visit at the time indicated on your confirmation
.3 days before the start of your tour you will receive an email with the name and telephone number of your guide. This is the number you should contact in case of questions on the day of the visit.
Please arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour to ensure an on-time departure.
💡 What to expect for the visit:
Comfortable shoes for easy walking.
A subway ticket, essential for our journey.
Boat fees: For our 20-minute crossing on the East River between Williamsburg and DUMBO, the guide will raise $4.50 per participant to cover the cost of
✨ A quick word about tips: In the United States, it is customary to leave a tip to guides. If you enjoyed the tour, a $10 tip per person is recommended and always much appreciated. Thank you for your generosity!
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