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    Brooklyn tour guide Norman OderTour guide Norman Oder
    Hello!

    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. My fee is based on up to 2.5 hours, but you can have a shorter tour! 

    1) Please note that the listed tours rely on walking and public transit, but I can adapt tours to incorporate vehicles. 

    2) I do not have a car or drive--sorry! A vehicle tour requires hiring a car (or bus) and driver, and typically costs considerably more. I cannot hire a vehicle for you, though I can offer some suggestions.

    3) 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 my gentlest tour, DUMBO, Fulton Ferry & Brooklyn Heights. 

    4) 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 $180.

    5) These tours were originally conceived for people coming to neighborhood from elsewhere. If you are already nearby, please let me know. I often can adapt the route.

    6) A vehicle tour differs considerably from a walking tour, since we can see much more, getting out periodically, and can cover far more ground. None of my walking tours translates directly into a vehicle tour. We can discuss options.


    7) The more you can tell me--why you want the tour, what else you've seen in the neighborhood(s), what you know about the neighborhood(s), your destination afterward--the better I can offer personalized service!


    8) As a one-guide operation, my availability varies, but I will respond promptly, often within hours, sometimes sooner, and always within a day. Same-day tours may be available. After an initial exchange of email, I'm happy to set up a brief phone consultation if helpful.

    9) I prefer email, since it avoids "phone tag," but you can leave a phone message (please answer the questions below, if possible) at my voicemail-only number, 917-795-8595. Please note: this alerts me no faster (or slower) than email. 

    10) I lead ticketed group "public" tours rarely, listed on the Schedule page. (Sorry, I cannot combine your tour request with another group.)
    ​
    Thank you,
    Norman Oder

    I may not respond to people who don't provide a last name.
    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.
    This may help me shape the tour to your interests.
    Sometimes my emails get rejected or people forget to check their junk mail.
    Please note that my fee (see link above) varies depending on size of group (& age of kids).
    Alternate days offer more options in case of bad weather.
    The more options the better. I can also calculate travel time to our meeting place once I know where you are starting from.
    This helps me plan.
    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.
    You can usually decide during the tour to extend it. My minimum fee is usually based on up to 2.5 hours.
    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?
    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?
Please click to send your message.
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  • Home
  • Brooklyn tours
    • Brooklyn 101 tour >
      • Brooklyn 202 tour
    • North & west of Prospect Park >
      • Fort Greene & Clinton Hill tour
      • DUMBO, Fulton Ferry, Brooklyn Heights tour
      • Park Slope tour
      • Viewing (and Walking) Brooklyn Bridge (+ More)
      • 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
    • Picking a Hotel in Brooklyn
    • Picking an AirBnB in Brooklyn
  • Contact me/Book
  • Blog