Williamsburg Walking Tour: History, Culture and Art Scene
New York City, New York
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Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 2 hours
Get to know Brooklyn’s history and modern-day culture on this informative 2-hour walking tour through one of New York City's trendiest neighborhoods, Williamsburg. With an insider guide, you'll discover the borough's rich heritage, hip businesses and contemporary street art scene. While you explore this laid-back neighborhood, you'll see historical buildings, pass by boutiques and cafes, and stop for a photo op of the Manhattan skyline from the waterfront.
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Get to know Brooklyn’s history and modern-day culture on this informative 2-hour walking tour through one of New York City's trendiest neighborhoods, Williamsburg. With an insider guide, you'll discover the borough's rich heritage, hip businesses and contemporary street art scene. While you explore this laid-back neighborhood, you'll see historical buildings, pass by boutiques and cafes, and stop for a photo op of the Manhattan skyline from the waterfront.Meet your guide in Williamsburg and dive into your walking tour of Brooklyn, which is currently enjoying a phenomenal turn as the king of global trendiness, from innovative small businesses to colorful street art.
As you walk the streets with your guide, hear anecdotes about Brooklyn's compelling heritage, including its start as a former capital of immigration and how it became known for its skilled merchants, mechanics and manufacturers. Learn how the borough has been culturally transformed in recent years, and listen to insider info about current events like the Billion Dollar Sugar Scheme and the Mysterious Staring Artist.
You'll see creative architecture, restored lofts, murals and other street art, and chic boutiques. Get tips about the area's best restaurants from your guide, and finish with a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline across the East River. Your tour then ends back at the starting point.
As you walk the streets with your guide, hear anecdotes about Brooklyn's compelling heritage, including its start as a former capital of immigration and how it became known for its skilled merchants, mechanics and manufacturers. Learn how the borough has been culturally transformed in recent years, and listen to insider info about current events like the Billion Dollar Sugar Scheme and the Mysterious Staring Artist.
You'll see creative architecture, restored lofts, murals and other street art, and chic boutiques. Get tips about the area's best restaurants from your guide, and finish with a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline across the East River. Your tour then ends back at the starting point.
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