The Borough That Built Hip Hop Tour

Brooklyn, New York

The Borough That Built Hip Hop Tour

Brooklyn, New York

Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Dive into the vibrant heart of the borough that birthed Hip Hop and shaped urban culture. Join a celebrity-guided tour to explore iconic landmarks, relive music video moments, and capture the essence of Brooklyn's creative energy!

🎤 Explore Brooklyn's renowned sites, from the legendary Apollo Theater to the vibrant Graffiti Wall of Fame

🎬 Visit locations featured in Brooklyn's most popular music videos, movies and TV shows

🤩 Enjoy entertaining tales and firsthand accounts from your celebrity guide

📸 Seize countless photo opportunities and the chance to snap memorable shots with your celebrity guides

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday 11:00am

Full description

Tour Highlights:

Hip Hop Heritage Unveiled: Immerse yourself in the heart of Brooklyn, the birthplace of Hip Hop, and uncover the roots of this globally celebrated musical genre.
Distinct Vibes of Brooklyn: Discover the unique feel and unmistakable vibes of Brooklyn, a city within a city, where urban culture thrives, and the spirit of resilience echoes.
Creative Icons and Influencers: Delve into the rich tapestry of Brooklyn's cultural legacy as you walk in the footsteps of legendary authors, artists, musicians, and writers who've shaped the borough's identity.
Lights, Camera, Brooklyn: Visit iconic locations featured in Brooklyn's most beloved music videos, movies, and TV shows. Your celebrity guide will share entertaining tales and firsthand accounts, bringing the borough's progression to life.
Photo Opportunities Galore: Capture the essence of Brooklyn with ample photo opportunities, and don't miss the chance to snap memorable pictures alongside your celebrity guides.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Health limitations: No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Physical limitations: Need to be able to walk approximately two miles at a moderate walking pace, stopping at various sites along the tour.
Experience level: All levels are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
Individuals with disabilities: This experience is not wheelchair accessible
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 2 Hours
What’s included: Education about Brooklyn’s connection to movies and music. See popular cultural landmarks like the Biggie Mural.
Who will be present: You will have a hip-hop historian guide with you at all times as well as up to 20 total participants
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservations
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance.
Parking: Parking may be available onsite, and you will be near public transportation.
What to wear: Good walking shoes
What to bring:
- Water bottle
- Gratuity for your guide
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but we will stop for bathroom breaks.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

This tour ends where it began

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.