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Top 3 nature & wildlife things to do in Brooklyn

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Brooklyn that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Coney Island history tour with a local guide, Brooklyn1

    1. Coney Island history tour with a local guide

    5.0· 17 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours walking tour — explore Coney Island's history, innovations, and amusements with a lifelong resident of Brooklyn.

    Having participated in Dom’s Dumbo tour last year, we opted for the Coney Island tour this time and were not let down. Dom was engaging and knowledgeable throughout, despite mentioning he was still discovering new information. Even though we had visited the area before, we gained several fascinating insights and context. Thank you, Dom; we’re definitely planning to book more tours when we come back to wonderful Brooklyn.Johnthewatch
  2. Small-group bike tour of Brooklyn neighborhoods, Brooklyn2

    2. Small-group bike tour of Brooklyn neighborhoods

    4.9· 140 reviews

    Three hours on two wheels — explore 20 Brooklyn neighborhoods with stops at local distilleries, chocolate makers, and more.

    We had a wonderful afternoon with Paul. His knowledge and conversational skills were impressive. This experience is truly a great value.Judith_I
  3. Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan tour, Brooklyn3

    3. Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan tour

    3.9· 23 reviews· 5 hours

    Five-hour guided tour starting at Dumbo, covering Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, and a scenic ferry ride to Staten Island for views of the Statue of Liberty.

    This tour left me extremely disappointed. I essentially paid over $50 for a guide who rushed me through the city in silence, which felt very awkward. We ended an hour early because he barely stopped to speak. Although he claimed to have been giving tours for two years, his lack of knowledge and enthusiasm was apparent. For instance, he incorrectly stated that the Brooklyn Bridge was built in 1890, while I knew it opened in 1883. It felt suspicious that he would misstate such a detail instead of using a more vague reference if unsure. When he did speak, his words were often jumbled and hard to understand, as if he hadn’t prepared at all. I feel I deserve a refund for this experience and suggest exploring the city independently instead.victoriafeudo

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