Brooklyn Park Slope Walking Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the charm of Park Slope, one of Brooklyn's most historic neighborhoods, where stunning mansions echo the Gilded Age. This tour showcases the elegant homes, vibrant tree-lined streets, and the rich history that shaped this area. Start at the iconic Montauk Club and learn about the neighborhood's development influenced by nearby Prospect Park, designed by the creators of Central Park. Explore Victorian architecture and hear stories of notable residents, including the creator of Chiclets gum and the Coney Island hot dog. A perfect outing for history buffs and architecture lovers alike.

Explore the historic Montauk Club and its unique architecture
Walk through tree-lined streets and view stunning brownstones
Learn about influential figures like C. P. H. Gilbert and Charles Feltman
What is the social history of the neighborhood and it's people
Tour lasts approximately 2 hours, ending near delicious local pizza spots

What's Included

Tour Guiding and Information about the history of the neighborhood
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Put 1 Plaza Street into your phone, there's a small park with plenty of seating across the street, we'll meet you there. Take the 2/3 train to Grand Army Plaza

End point

Tour ends on the corner of 7th Avenue and Park Place around the corner from the Q train, 7th Avenue stop.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We start our tour near one of Brooklyn's most beautiful plazas, Grand Army Plaza, we then proceed to the beautiful Montauk Club and stroll along tree lined 8th Avenue

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Prospect Park

    As we meander through this lovely neighborhood you'll learn about the history of the homes, the people who lived in them and then we head up to Prospect Park West. You'll learn about how the park was developed and the role it played in the development of the neighborhood, just like it's brother in Manhattan, Central Park. Famous and wealthy people occupied the homes along the park and still do!

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We'll descend down the slope from Prospect Park to 7th Avenue. You'll see quiet out of the way streets which Hollywood has used for many movies! We'll discuss Park Slope most important commercial street, the home of beautiful boutiques, great restaurants. Once upon a time, Park Slope had a pub that many would call the "Cheers" of the neighborhood. And sadly, unknown to many today we'll stop at the site of America's worst aviation disaster until 9/11/2001.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ann McDermott

Tags

Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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