Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
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Is Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt worth booking?
Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt is a 2-hour experience in Brooklyn, United States, from $27 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 56 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $27 per person
Looking for things to do in New York Brooklyn? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and discover all of the attractions. Solve challenges at each step along you
What you get
About this experience
Looking for things to do in New York Brooklyn? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and discover all of the attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to find your next destination and have fun. You will walk from the Brooklyn Museum to Grand Army Plaza, and visit several churches and Prospect Park. As you discover the neighborhood, you’ll pass by various parks, museums, and monuments. The Brooklyn Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 5.2 km / 3.2 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
What's included
Included
- 30+ varied challenges
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Scavenger hunt tour instructions and directions on your smartphone
Not included
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
- Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
- Internet Access on your smartphone is required.
What you'll see and do
Brooklyn Museum
Spend 15 minutes outside learning its history and solving 3 challenges.
Pass by without stopping
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
See the main entrance, learn about it. Spend 10 minutes getting here and solving a challenge.
Pass by without stopping
Mount Prospect Park
Enter this park and solve 2 challenges while you're here. Spend 15 minutes before exiting.
15 minutes here
Learn about this reform synagogue and solve a challenge. 10 minutes to solve 2 challenges and make your way here.
Pass by without stopping
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
Learn about this grand building and solve a challenge while here. 10min total.
Pass by without stopping
Grand Army Plaza
Spend 20-30min discovering the various monuments, fountain and arch that make up the Grand Army Plaza. Learn its history and solve 7 challenges here.
25 minutes here
Walk 5min to get here, and learn about this church, and solve a challenge.
Pass by without stopping
First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn
Learn about this church and solve a simple challenge. 5 minutes.
Pass by without stopping
Learn about this church and solve a challenge. 5 min.
Pass by without stopping
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Learn about this music conservatory and solve a challenge. Then solve 2 more challenges as you walk to the next location. 10 minutes.
Pass by without stopping
Learn about this church and solve 2 challenges here. Then walk 5min to see a beautiful Romanesque brownstone and another challenge.
Pass by without stopping
Prospect Park
Solve 8 challenges as you cross Prospect Park from north to southeast and learn about various historic markers along the way.
30 minutes here
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Walk around the rear of the botanic garden (you saw the entrance earlier. Then walk up Washington Ave learning about Ebbets Field, the Crown Heights Neighborhood, Charles Carroll who is honored by a street you'll cross, and President Washington. 20minutes walk with 3 challenges
Pass by without stopping
Doctor Ronald McNair Park
Learn about Dr Ronald McNair, and Joseph Guider in this park. Solve 3 challenges and end your tour 1 block to the west.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Brooklyn
Once you're standing outside the Brooklyn Museum, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Once you're standing outside the Brooklyn Museum, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
Options you can book
Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Brooklyn Mini self-guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: This 3km/1.9mi version of the tour is shorter and does not take you into Prospect Park. It is shorter and easier Shorter tour: This version of the tour is shorter, skipping Prospect Park. It is easier for people with less endurance.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $27 to $60
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Brooklyn.
How much does Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt cost?
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Prices start at $27 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Brooklyn usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Brooklyn is not rushed.
Is Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Brooklyn, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Brooklyn can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Brooklyn and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Brooklyn Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Brooklyn within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Brooklyn?
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On Outty we rank every Brooklyn experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Local Eats & Iconic Views, The Escape Game Brooklyn: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in City Point, Bushwick Street Art Tour and Williamsburg Lifestyle Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Brooklyn?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Brooklyn?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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