Splendor and Scandal in Brooklyn Heights: A Self Guided Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Location
Orange Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Cadman Plaza near
Johnson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:59 PM
What To Expect
Brooklyn Heights Promenade (Pass By)
Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims (Pass By)
Brooklyn Cat Cafe (Pass By)
St. Ann & The Holy Trinity (Pass By)
Montague Street (Pass By)
Willow Street (Pass By)
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic (Pass By)
Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shop (Pass By)
Brooklyn Historical Society (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Splendor and Scandal in Brooklyn Heights: A Self Guided Tour?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
Additional Info
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