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Tour guide Norman Oder
Nearly all my tours are
private tours
, which typically last at least 2.5 hours, but can be adapted and extended, and scheduled at mutual convenience. I am available most days, including holidays.
1) Please note that the listed tours rely on walking and public transit,
but I can
adapt tours to incorporate vehicles
. You can't see everything in one visit, even with a vehicle!
I do not have a car or drive
. A vehicle tour requires hiring a car (or bus) and driver, and typically costs at least $60/hour more. I cannot hire a vehicle for you, though I can offer some suggestions.
2) Most tours typically involve steady, sometimes brisk walking, perhaps 2 to 5+ miles. I can adapt the tours to your pace and endurance; please let me know. If you can't walk much, consider a vehicle, or my gentlest tour,
DUMBO, Fulton Ferry & Brooklyn Heights
.
3) Before you contact me,
please
peruse my listed tours (linked at top)
and check the
Fees for Private tours
page, which explains
potential cost (starting at $170).
You might check the
FAQ
and list of
misconceptions about Brooklyn
.
4) As a one-guide operation, my availability varies, but I will respond promptly, often within hours, sometimes sooner, and always within a day. (Please check your junk mail or spam.) Same-day tours
may
be available. After an initial exchange of email, I'm happy to set up a phone consultation if helpful.
5) I
prefer email
, since it avoids "phone tag." You can leave a phone message (answering the questions below, if possible) at my voice mail, which is 917-795-8595. Please note: this alerts me
no faster
than email.
6) I lead ticketed group tours rarely, listed on the
Schedule
page
. (Sorry, I cannot combine your private tour request with another group.)
8) The questions below with asterisks require responses. Please type your email carefully. If you have a strong junk mail (or spam) filter,
please check it
for my reply.
Thank you!
Norman Oder
*
Indicates required field
Name (Please provide a first and last name.)
*
First
Last
I may not respond to people who don't provide a last name.
Email (please type carefully!)
*
Mobile phone number
*
Especially if we need to organize a tour on short notice, or to set up a phone consultation. I usually *cannot* call a number outside of North America unless using WhatsApp.
Where are you from?
*
This may help me shape the tour to your interests.
Reminder: if your email account has a strong spam filter, will you check your spam for my response? (Just say: OK.)
*
Sometimes my emails get rejected
How many in your group? (Fees based on group size. See link at top.) If you have kids--how old?
*
Please note that my fee (see link above) varies depending on size of group (& age of kids).
When (days/dates) would you like the tour?
*
Alternate days offer more options in case of bad weather.
What time(s) would you like the tour?
*
The more options the better. I can also calculate travel time to our meeting place once I know where you are starting from.
Has your group been to Brooklyn (or our tour area) before? If so, where?
*
This helps me plan.
Which tour do you want? (Or: what is your request?)
*
Please see the list of tours I offer, as well as fees for private tours. If you don't know what you want, or have a special request, please let me know your preferences and questions.
How long a tour would you like? (Most are 2.5+ hours but can be extended or combined. Brooklyn 101 is 3 hours)
*
You can usually decide during the tour to extend it. My minimum fee is usually based on up to 2.5 hours.
On the *DAY* of the tour, where (address, or cross streets, or hotel) will you be leaving from, if you know? (Please be as specific as possible.)
*
This helps me estimate travel time to our meeting point, if you're in NYC. I assess that based on public transit: subway or bus. If you plan to take a taxi, drive, or bike, please tell me! Note: I seek more specific information beyond, for example, "Midtown," because it includes several subway stops. If you're coming from outside NYC, please let me know how you're traveling: driving? public transit?
Anything else I should know? (Preferred pace, difficulty walking, destination after the tour, referral from a previous client, etc.?)
*
Are you new to NYC or the subway? What's your demographic (i.e., seniors, family with teenagers, etc.)? What are you most interested in? Is this a reunion or other celebration?
I am vaccinated/boosted and have been leading tours outdoors without a mask, but I can wear a mask outside on request. If you have a preference, please let me know.
*
If I am unmasked, my assumption is that your group is vaccinated.
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Home
Brooklyn 101 tour
>
Brooklyn 202 tour
Brooklyn tours
North & west of Prospect Park
>
Fort Greene & Clinton Hill tour
DUMBO, Fulton Ferry, Brooklyn Heights tour
Park Slope tour
Brooklyn Bridge (and more) tour
Atlantic Avenue & Downtown Brooklyn
Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens tour
Red Hook tour
Williamsburg & north Brooklyn
>
Williamsburg tour
Greenpoint tour
Bushwick and East Williamsburg tour
Central Brooklyn
>
Bedford-Stuyvesant tour
Crown Heights tour
(Not Just) Victorian Flatbush tour
Sunset Park tour
Green-Wood Cemetery tour
Coney Island and southern Brooklyn
>
Coney Island Webinar, Virtual Tour, & Resources
Coney Island (& Brighton Beach) tour
Bensonhurst tour
Bay Ridge tour
Jewish, food, and Xmas lights tours
>
Jewish Neighborhood Tours
Food, dessert, ice cream tours
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights tour
Moving to Brooklyn/layover tours
>
Moving to/Studying in/Retiring in Brooklyn
Airport/Cruise/Layover tours in Brooklyn
Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park/Barclays Center
Beyond Brooklyn
East Village tour
Jackson Heights tour
Lower East Side tour
Long Island City tour
Ridgewood tour
Sunnyside & LIC East
About your guide
Fees/Schedule/FAQ
Fees for private tours
Schedule
FAQ
Vehicle and custom tours
Tours for classes
Resources on Brooklyn
How to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
Contact me/Book
Blog