Coney Island Nostalgia Tour
At a glance
Coney Island Nostalgia Tour is a 2h small-group experience in Brooklyn, , operated by Made in Brooklyn Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $55 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide who is a Brooklyn native., Licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide..
Highlights
- Small group of up to 16 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 16 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Coney Island has inspired dreamers and schemers since the Gilded Age. On this special Made in Brooklyn Tour®, you'll discover how this seasonal world's fair wowed the crowds with the latest and greatest innovations and inventions. Electric lighting to structural steel. Incubators for tiny little babies to towers that rivaled the earliest skyscrapers. And, of course, candy and hot dogs too! At Coney Island's first amusement parks visitors could experience powered flight or even go to the moon. Let your imagination run wild with the stories behind its sensational parks and rides.
• Discover Coney Island's dreamers and entrepreneurs, innovators and inventors.
• Learn the fascinating origin story of today's amusements and attractions.
• Be inspired by the visionaries behind Brooklyn's first great amusement parks.
• Explore Coney Island with a Brooklyn native who's been going since childhood.
What's included
What's included
- Local guide who is a Brooklyn native.
- Licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide.
Not included
- Food and drinks.
- Pick-up and drop-off.
- Gratuities are not included, but are greatly appreciated!
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
You will see Luna Park, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the New York Aquarium, Maimonides Park and more.
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Stop 2
Luna Park is the largest amusement park in New York City.
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Stop 3
Deno's Wonder Wheel and Amusement Park has been entertaining the public since the early 1980s.
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Stop 4
The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States.
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Stop 5
Maimonides Park baseball stadium is the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones minor league baseball team. There we'll also visit Brooklyn's largest memorial to 9/11.
Meeting point
We meet on the boardwalk in front of the Parachute Jump. It's behind Maimonides Park baseball field (on Surf Avenue between W 16th and W 19th Streets). From the subway station head directly to the beach and make a right on the boardwalk. The Parachute Jump is a 250' tall red latticework structure.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Designed for ages 13 and over.
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- Please read this Waiver and Release before booking: https://www.madeinbrooklyntours.com/waiver-refund-policy
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Coney Island Nostalgia Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local guide who is a Brooklyn native.; Licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide..
Where does it start?
We meet on the boardwalk in front of the Parachute Jump. It's behind Maimonides Park baseball field (on Surf Avenue between W 16th and W 19th Streets). From the subway station head directly to the beach and make a right on the boardwalk. The Parachute Jump is a 250' tall red…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Brooklyn.
