Explore the literary side of Brooklyn on a 3 hour walking tour with an informative guide. Visit Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, stopping at bars that were favorite watering holes for renowned writers. Purchase a drink to sip while hearing passages of the writers' work read aloud and learning about the history of the the bars, the neighborhoods and New York City as a whole. You'll gain insight into the urban planning of Robert Moses, and check out architectural and historical points of interest on this fun and fascinating tour.
- 3 hour walking tour of Brooklyn’s literary sites
- Visit several bars that famous writers liked in Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill
- Hear about the writers, listen to passages from their work and learn about their favorite Brooklyn bars
- Get to know historical sites of interest and understand New York City’s development
- Sip drinks during the tour (own expense)
What To Expect
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
A walk through 3 Brooklyn neighborhoods and bars with literary connections. Stories of the neighborhood, bars and the writers that shaped the borough, and performances of their work.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Moderate amount of walking is involved
Minimum Age 21 for pub crawls. Bars may not allow anyone under 21 to enter the bar
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Max group – 15
