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Historical Cat Tales Walking Tour Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover America’s first suburb through its rich and often overlooked cat history. On this 1.5-mile walk through Brooklyn Heights, our expert storytellers share real stories of the neighborhood’s 19th- and early 20th-century cats—mousers, companions, and silent witnesses to the area’s development.
We’ll visit Walt Whitman Park, Brooklyn Borough Hall, and the iconic Promenade, where you’ll hear meticulously researched tales of cats who crossed paths with literary giants and local legends. While this tour focuses on historical storytelling rather than modern cat sightings, feline companions are welcome (in carriers or harnesses).
The tour ends near Brooklyn Cat Café—just a few blocks away. I...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
165 Cadman Plaza E
Walt Whitman Park, Brooklyn NY:
(https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B041'55.7%22N+73%C2%B059'21.9%22W/@40.69881,-73.9900627,227m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d40.698809!4d-73.989419?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
You'll find Peggy, our guide, holding a sign!
Return
209 Joralemon St
This tour ends at Borough Hall, Brooklyn
Historical Cat Tales Walking Tour Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn
About
Discover America’s first suburb through its rich and often overlooked cat history. On this 1.5-mile walk through Brooklyn Heights, our expert storytellers share real stories of the neighborhood’s 19th- and early 20th-century cats—mousers, companions, and silent witnesses to the area’s development.
We’ll visit Walt Whitman Park, Brooklyn Borough Hall, and the iconic Promenade, where you’ll hear meticulously researched tales of cats who crossed paths with literary giants and local legends. While this tour focuses on historical storytelling rather than modern cat sightings, feline companions are welcome (in carriers or harnesses).
The tour ends near Brooklyn Cat Café—just a few blocks away. I...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
165 Cadman Plaza E
Walt Whitman Park, Brooklyn NY:
(https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B041'55.7%22N+73%C2%B059'21.9%22W/@40.69881,-73.9900627,227m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d40.698809!4d-73.989419?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
You'll find Peggy, our guide, holding a sign!
Return
209 Joralemon St
This tour ends at Borough Hall, Brooklyn
Itinerary
1
Walt Whitman Park
Introduction to the tour and its historical context.
10 minutes
2
Brooklyn Bridge
Discover a few feline tales surrounding this iconic landmark.
10 minutes
3
Brooklyn Borough Hall
Hear about the heroic cat that made history here.
10 minutes
4
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Enjoy stunning views and learn about the cat that inspired a community to take action.
10 minutes
5
Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims
Hear about the story of Henry Ward Beecher and his beloved “Hoosier Cat.”
10 minutes
6
Brooklyn Cat Cafe
Wrap up your tour with some feline fun. Make a reservation before you visit! We'll end just a few short blocks from this incredible cafe.
