Looking for things to do in Brooklyn?
We’ve selected some of the best Experience Gifts available in this borough of New York City.
Experience a cultural hub of art, food and entertainment, making for a great destination for a fun day out exploring a different side of New York. See the different neighborhoods that make up this area and experience their variety.
Brooklyn Half Day Walking Tour - from $298
If you’re looking for a way to spend the day in Brooklyn and are keen to learn more about its history, this walking tour is a great way to do so.
Join a friendly guide in a small group and explore Brooklyn together on foot for half a day. You’ll be led through the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, offering you a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the area as your guide gives you insight into all you see.
Explore the unique differences between Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, and Dumbo (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), and see how Brooklyn has changed over the years. Here you’ll learn all about how this area was once an important battlefield during the American Revolution.
You’ll see how the art and technology industries have grown in these parts making it a pricey area of New York City and your tour guide will lead you along the waterfront where you’ll get the chance to enjoy incredible views across the city’s landscape. See old docks and piers that hold many historic stories of Brooklyn’s migrant history, and take time to observe the architectural and industrial growth of this area.
You’ll get time to stop for lunch at an independent eatery, a great opportunity to enjoy local food.
Why not give someone an informative day tour in Brooklyn as an experience gift?
DUMBO Neighborhood And Brooklyn Bridge Guided Tour - From $39
Looking for a tour experience of Brooklyn on a budget? We’ve got you covered.
You can enjoy an exciting retelling of the daring history of the Brooklyn Bridge by an engaging tour guide as you walk in a large group. Take every photo opportunity you’re presented as you witness incredible views of the New York City skyline from your vantage point on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Within two and a half hours, your guide will take you through the trendy area of Dumbo where you can see galleries, shops and waterfront views. Learn some choice pieces of New York’s history as you walk with your guide around this area of Brooklyn known for boutiques, eateries, and the well-known Brooklyn flea market.
Within this short tour, you’ll get an overview of all that Brooklyn has to offer so you can enjoy the rest of your day exploring of your own accord! There are some great titbits of knowledge sprinkled into this tour including the history and restoration of an early 20th-century waterfront carousel!
Take a few hours out of your day to get a taste of Brooklyn and all it has to offer before exploring it yourself.
Locals and visitors alike would love this experience gift to add to any day plans in the area.
Brooklyn Bridges Two Hour Sightseeing Bike Tour - From $68
Are you more interested in something active to do in Brooklyn? Get on your bike!
Head out on a guided tour of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, with a friendly guide leading you along the waterfront as you ride.
This tour affords you the chance to see so much in just one hour. Following a well-planned route, you’ll cross the Manhattan Bridge to explore the Manhattan parks and see famous buildings, as well as cross the Brooklyn Bridge to gaze up at the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan Skyline.
As you cycle along Brooklyn’s waterfront you can compare and contrast the different areas with your guide and enjoy soaking up the history of these areas. This could be a great experience gift for tourists visiting the area or even a local wanting to see their hometown differently.
French Speaking Tour Of Bushwick Museum And Williamsburg In Brooklyn from $69
Whether you’re a French expat about town or looking to develop your French language skills in the Big Apple, this French-speaking tour of Brooklyn neighborhoods will cover all bases.
Follow a French guide around the art, music and culinary cultural hub that is Bushwick and Williamsburg. You’ll get the chance to see some fascinating local street art, cool market stalls and concept stores as well as frequent artisanal coffee shops and see some amazing views of Manhattan at sunset, either from a rooftop or via ferry.
There is so much to see and do for over three hours, and if you are trying to progress in the language it’s an ideal way to do so with many topics covered including different kinds of art, clothing, jewellery, decorative vintage objects, coffee and chocolate. French people looking to experience more of New York will get so much out of this French-speaking tour.
An ideal experience gift for French friends and those working on the language.
Brooklyn Graffiti And Street Art Walking Tour Of Bushwick - From $30
For an alternative activity, why not delve deeper into understanding the graffiti and street art of Bushwick?
From graffiti taggers to fully-fledged street artists, Bushwick has a wealth of art to look at. On this tour, you can gain so much more insight into the art as you walk around. Quickly becoming well-known for its street art, Bushwick is a hub for graffiti culture. You may even spot some artists at work!
There are art pieces big and small dotted all around the area and your guide will lead you from piece to piece as they provide insight into the urban art you view. Artists from all over the world travel to contribute to the “Bushwick Collective” and bring with them their own culture and style.
There are so many styles and techniques to learn about including murals, wheat paste posters, tags and stencils. See how this area has developed over the years and grown into an explosion of stories and color.
Get that budding artist in your life an experience gift that will inspire them!
One Hour Graffiti Workshop In Brooklyn - From $45
Fancy trying your hand at some modern art? Grab a can and learn how to create graffiti art.
Seeing as the neighborhood of Bushwick in Brooklyn is home to some incredible large-scale street murals, why not head to an art studio in Brooklyn and learn how to spray paint for yourself?
The area showcases the very best of local urban art and now perhaps you can be a part of it too. A professional graffiti artist will take you through the basics for an hour and assist you in creating your very own piece of urban art to take home.
Once prepped with aerosol paint, canvas and gloves you’ll enjoy creating your very own masterpiece. You’ll learn some great techniques in this workshop that are sure to inspire some wild creativity within and a new-found love for graffiti art culture.
Whether you’re a keen creative or a total novice, anyone and everyone will have a lot of fun taking part in this unique creative workshop. Be prepared to get messy and enjoy this experience for all ages. Once your masterpiece is dry, it’s all yours to take home and serves as a great memento of your time in Brooklyn.
Got a budding creative in the family? This is a great experience gift for lovers of art whether near or far to come and experience some of Brooklyn’s culture.
Brooklyn Beer Making 101 Brewing Workshop - From $65
How about you spend some time learning how to homebrew beer?
So you love beer, but not many people can say they know how to brew their own. Inside a Brooklyn brewery, you can participate in a workshop that will cover all the key aspects of home brewing. As you have some fun sampling home-brewed beer, you’ll try your hand at the process and learn so much in just a few short hours.
You’ll be offered a wealth of knowledge from your workshop leader on everything from extract brewing to malts, grains, hops, and yeasts as well as problem-solving throughout the process. Enjoy getting together with friendly beer drinkers and aspiring brewers and learn a new skill that provides you with the beverage you love. A friendly and fun alternative activity right here in Brooklyn.
How about giving the experience gift of a new hobby to a beer-lover?
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We hope you’ve found something perfect for yourself or a loved one to make the most of The Big Apple, but if you’re still looking, you can browse our full range of New York experience gifts here.
