Brooklyn Heights: A Self-Guided Tour from the Promenade to Truman Capote's house

30 min – 45 min Private tour

Brooklyn Heights: A Self-Guided Tour from the Promenade to Truman Capote's house, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min – 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: Portuguese, English
Written guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food/Drink

Itinerary

Brooklyn Historical Society

Passing by

The tour stops briefly in front of the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Montague Street

Passing by

The tour goes along Montague Street.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour passes by the Bossert Hotel.
Stop 4

Passing by

The tour stops briefly outside 58 Joralemon St.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Passing by

The tour goes along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
Stop 6

Passing by

The tour stops briefly outside 70 Willow Street.
Brooklyn Bridge Park

Passing by

The tour ends at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]