Discover two of NYC's most picturesque neighborhoods: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO, in one epic, private tour! Feast your eyes on the amazing array of architectural styles along our stroll and learn about the pivotal role Brooklyn played in NYC and American history. On this experience, you will discover many hidden gems and hear interesting stories about the influential people and celebrities who have lived in Brooklyn, past and present. Learn about Brooklyn's special legacy in the fight for the human rights of liberty, justice and equality. I am also a skilled photographer and happy to capture some beautiful pictures of you and your group, as there are many sweet photo opportunities along the way, especially as we walk the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. My goal is for this experience to be one of your favorite NYC memories!

Brooklyn Heights first took shape when Robert Fulton's steamship started ferrying passengers across the East River. Today, it’s a well preserved residential neighbourhood with Greek Revival and Italianate Row House architecture, a beautiful promenade and breathtaking views of Manhattan. Let's explore it together. On this self guided audio tour, I’ll tell you about its first residents, and I’ll guide you through its charming streets. We’ll walk on the Promenade where you can take as many pictures of Manhattan's skyline as you like because there’s no rush to finish the tour. I’ll also recommend some spots to grab a bite along the way. Some of the landmarks you’ll see include: • The Brooklyn Heights Promenade • Manhattan's skyline • A glimpse of the Statue of Liberty • Trump Capote's former house • Brooklyn Historical Society Building

Is Brooklyn Heights the most charming neighborhood in New York City? A remarkable number of celebrity residents seem to think so. No wonder this elegant brownstone wonderland was the first district in the city to be awarded historic landmark status. The leafy enclave where Gilded Age bankers and merchants built handsome townhouses has also been called ”America’s First Suburb”. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll hear about the poets, preachers, abolitionists, suffragists and free love advocates who made the Heights a hotbed of progressive thought. The tour starts outside Plymouth Church, the “Grand Central Depot of the Underground Railroad”. From there, you’ll hear about Reverend Henry Ward Beecher – “the most famous man in America” – and how he profoundly transformed religion, helped Abe Lincoln win the Civil War, did a little gun running, and slept with the wives of his best friends.