Brooklyn Audio Tour: A Brooklyn Odyssey
Self-guided audio tour of Brooklyn, New York City. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
Location
Kurdish Heritage Foundation of America
Kurdish Heritage Foundation of America 700 12th St NW Washington, 20005Good to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Embark on the New York City Audio Tour: Brooklyn's Icons, Parks, and Hidden Stories – Your Personal Adventure in Brooklyn!
Step into the soul of Brooklyn, New York City with our immersive self-guided audio tour. Wander through historic streets, uncover hidden gems, and let the city's rich tapestry of stories unfold at your own pace. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or someone seeking a unique experience, this tour is your perfect companion.
🗺️ Tour Details
- Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Distance: Around 3.1 km (1.9 miles)
- Audio Content: up to 54min
- Meeting Point: Start at Public School 9 and Public School 9 Annex, only a 5 minute walk from 7 Av Subway Station
- Stops: 13 captivating landmarks including Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Public Library
Experience the charm of Brooklyn like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.
🎒 What's Included
- Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Brooklyn's history to life
- Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
- Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
- Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
ℹ️ Important Info
- This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
- You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
- You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
- The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
- Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
📲 Getting Started is Easy!
Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore New York City on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.
👥 Who's It For?
Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.
🎬 Tour Description
A greenhouse once concealed a botanical scandal. Marble lions outside the library have watched generations rise and fall in Brooklyn’s restless heart. Artworks inside the museum whisper of uprisings and quiet revolutions.
This self-guided audio tour invites you into Brooklyn’s living story. Explore world-class institutions and leafy escapes while unearthing secrets most visitors never see.
Why did a librarian face down a mayor over banned books? What clues to a vanished community are still buried beneath the garden paths? Who staged the strangest chess match ever witnessed inside these museum halls?
Trace the outlines of lost gardens and rebel galleries. Move through sunlight and shadow where art, power, knowledge, and nature collide. This journey transforms how Brooklyn looks, sounds, and feels as hidden currents surge beneath familiar places.
Ready to follow those marble lions deeper into Brooklyn’s unexpected past? Begin your tour now.
🎧 What is AllTours?
AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!
With AllTours, you'll experience:
- Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
- Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
- Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
- Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
- Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.
📍 Tour Stops
You will visit the following locations:
🍺 Public School 9 and Public School 9 Annex (2min)
🏛️ Kurdish Heritage Foundation of America (2min)
🌳 Grand Army Plaza station (3min)
🏛️ Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch (4min)
🌳 Grand Army Plaza (2min)
🗿 Statue of James S. T. Stranahan (3min)
🌊 Brooklyn Public Library (2min)
⚔️ Equestrian statue of Henry Warner Slocum (4min)
🛕 Union Temple of Brooklyn (3min)
🌳 Mount Prospect Park (3min)
🏛️ Brooklyn Museum (2min)
🏛️ Eastern Parkway–Brooklyn Museum station (2min)
🌺 Brooklyn Botanic Garden (2min)
Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.
🏛️ Additional City Topics
Learn even more about Brooklyn with these bonus audio stories available in the app:
🏛️ Colonial Era (3min)
🏛️ Post-independence Era (3min)
🏛️ New York City Borough (1min)
🌍 Brooklyn’s Borders And Area (2min)
🌍 Climate (1min)
🌟 Brooklyn Population Growth Trends (2min)
🌟 Ethnic Groups (2min)
🌟 Languages (1min)
🎭 Brooklyn's Government Structure Explained (2min)
🎭 Brooklyn's Shifting Political Landscape (1min)
🎭 Federal Representation (2min)
These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.
🌍 Available Languages
Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:
🇬🇧 English • 🇫🇷 French • 🇪🇸 Spanish • 🇩🇪 German • 🇮🇹 Italian • 🇵🇹 Portuguese • 🇷🇺 Russian • 🇯🇵 Japanese • 🇨🇳 Chinese • 🇳🇱 Dutch • 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil) • 🇸🇦 Arabic • 🇰🇷 Korean • 🇸🇪 Swedish • 🇩🇰 Danish • 🇫🇮 Finnish • 🇵🇱 Polish • 🇨🇿 Czech • 🇭🇺 Hungarian • 🇬🇷 Greek • 🇹🇷 Turkish • 🇮🇳 Hindi • 🇦🇱 Albanian • 🇪🇹 Amharic • 🇦🇲 Armenian • 🇧🇩 Bengali • 🇧🇦 Bosnian • 🇧🇬 Bulgarian • 🇲🇲 Burmese • 🇪🇸 Catalan • 🇭🇷 Croatian • 🇪🇪 Estonian • 🇬🇪 Georgian • 🇮🇳 Gujarati • 🇮🇸 Icelandic • 🇮🇩 Indonesian • 🇮🇳 Kannada • 🇰🇿 Kazakh • 🇱🇻 Latvian • 🇱🇹 Lithuanian • 🇲🇰 Macedonian • 🇲🇾 Malay • 🇮🇳 Malayalam • 🇮🇳 Marathi • 🇲🇳 Mongolian • 🇳🇴 Norwegian • 🇮🇷 Persian • 🇮🇳 Punjabi • 🇷🇴 Romanian • 🇷🇸 Serbian • 🇸🇰 Slovak • 🇸🇮 Slovenian • 🇸🇴 Somali • 🇰🇪 Swahili • 🇵🇭 Tagalog • 🇮🇳 Tamil • 🇮🇳 Telugu • 🇹🇭 Thai • 🇺🇦 Ukrainian • 🇵🇰 Urdu • 🇻🇳 Vietnamese
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