Coney Island Nostalgia Tour
About
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.
- Up to 16 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Coney IslandYou will see Luna Park, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the New York Aquarium, Maimonides Park and more. 2 hrs
- 2Luna Park in Coney IslandLuna Park is the largest amusement park in New York City. Passes by without stopping
- 3Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement ParkDeno's Wonder Wheel and Amusement Park has been entertaining the public since the early 1980s. Passes by without stopping
- 4New York AquariumThe New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. Passes by without stopping
- 5Maimonides Park baseball stadium is the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones minor league…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. Passes by without stopping
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Reviews
8 on Viator · 15 on Tripadvisor
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!
Before you go
- 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
- We meet on the boardwalk in front of the Parachute Jump behind Maimonides Park baseball field (on Surf Avenue between W 16th and 19th Streets). From the Coney Island - Stillwell Avenue subway station head directly to the beach and make a right on the boardwalk. The Parachute Jump is 250' high and hard to miss. Note: Restrooms are on the right side of the Nathan's Famous building on the corner of Stillwell and Surf Avenues. Public transportation options include: D, F, N, Q Train to Coney Island - Stillwell Avenue The tour MUST begin at 12:30 pm SHARP! Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early to be on time. Due to the nature of the tour, we can't wait and there's no catching up. On the day of the tour and ONLY before we start I may be reached by SMS at +1 (917) 747-1911. (Note that this number does not have an international calling plan.) IMPORTANT • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions are here: https://www.madeinbrooklyntours.com/frequently-asked-questions • 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.
Meeting & pickup
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.