Explore Brooklyn Heights Through Urban Sketching

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour is for people who love to wander — to people-watch, slow down, and notice the city as it unfolds around them. Together, we’ll make time for looking deeply instead of moving quickly, allowing space for serendipity within New York’s fast-paced, bustling rhythm.

We’ll begin with a few quick sketches to loosen the hand and ground ourselves in the neighborhood, paired with short stories about the streets and spaces we’re moving through. From there, we’ll travel in gentle 30-minute intervals to a series of pre-selected spots around Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Along the way, you’ll discover my favorite corners of the area alongside a small group of curious, creative people. You’ll hear stories, share observations, and experience the city— a quiet counterpoint to the rush. Whether you’re visiting New York for the first time or seeing it anew, this walk is designed to slow you down, sharpen your eye, and help you begin your time in the city with intention.

What's Included

Custom Bingo Card
Sketched Map of the Area

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide Johnna will meet you in front of the park tables in front of the soccer field. She will be wearing a red bandanna around her neck and holding a sign titled Urban Sketch Tour.

End point

We end our sketches at Nako, one of the best coffee shops in Brooklyn. Lets have a coffee and review the sketches that we did together over a latte!

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Jane's Carousel

    From the outside, you can sketch the carousel as an object—perfect circles, strong verticals, mirrored surfaces. From the inside, it becomes something else entirely: a study in rhythm, rotation, and time. Children blur into streaks of color. Adults stand still at the edges, watching. The carousel becomes the calm center, and the city moves around it. For sketching, Jane’s Carousel offers endless entry points: Repetition and pattern Circular composition Motion without chaos Reflection as distortion

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Brooklyn Heights Promenade

    One of my favorite views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and bridges — one of the most photogenic and sketchable spots in all of NYC.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Johnna

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Street Art Tour

Cancellation Policy

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

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