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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 for private tours most days, including holidays. For the near term, we will all be masked.
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 and driver, and typically costs at least $50/hour more. I cannot hire a vehicle for you, though I can offer some suggestions.
2) Most tours typically require steady, sometimes brisk walking, perhaps 2 to 4 miles, though I can adapt the tours to your pace. Please let me know if your pace is slow.
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 $165)
, as well as the
FAQ
and list of
misconceptions about Brooklyn
.
4) As a one-guide operation, my availability varies, but I promise to respond promptly, usually within hours, sometimes within minutes, always within a day. 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," but I recognize that's not always possible. You can leave a phone message (answering the questions below, if possible) at 917-795-8595; please note that this
voice mail-
only
number
alerts me no faster than email.
6) Once you're ready to book, I'll send an invoice for a
deposit
, payable by credit card. (In certain cases, I accept checks.) The remainder is payable at the end of the tour.
7) I only rarely offer group public tours, listed on the
Schedule page
. Unfortunately, I am
not
able to combine your request with another group. Also please note: I don't lead tours in religious Jewish neighborhoods on Saturdays.
8) The questions below with asterisks are required information. Please type your email address correctly. If you have a strong Junk Mail (or SPAM) filter, please check that folder for my reply.
Thank you,
Norman Oder
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Indicates required field
Name
*
First
Last
Email (please type carefully!)
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Mobile phone number
*
In case we need to organize a tour on short notice, or if we set up a phone consultation. Unfortunately, I usually *cannot* call a number outside of North America unless it's using WhatsApp.
Where are you from?
*
This may help me shape the tour to your interests.
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 the number of people.
When (days/dates) would you like the tour?
*
The more options the better, of course.
What time(s) would you like the tour?
*
The more options the better.
Has your group been to Brooklyn (or our tour area) before? If so, where? Is this your first trip to NYC?
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Which tour do you want? (Or: what is your request?)
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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. Questions are welcome.
How long a tour would you like? (Most are 2.5+ hours but can be extended or combined)
*
You can usually decide during the tour to extend it. My minimum fee is based on up to 2.5 hours.
On the DAY of the tour, where (hotel name, address, or cross streets) will you be leaving from, if you know?
*
This helps me estimate travel time to meet me. I am assessing that based on public transit: subway/bus. If you plan to take a taxi, or a bicycle, please tell me! Please note: a neighborhood name like "Midtown" is too vague.
Anything else I should know? (Preferred pace, difficulty walking, destination after the tour, referral from a previous client, etc.?)
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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?
Reminder: you may have to check your Junk Mail for my response. (Please *do not* fill in the box below!)
*
Sorry to harp on this, but a few people in the past have missed my responses.
Please click to send your message.
Home
Brooklyn tours
Brooklyn 101 tour
>
Brooklyn 202 tour
North & west of Prospect Park
>
Fort Greene & Clinton Hill tour
DUMBO, Fulton Ferry, Vinegar Hill 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
Coney Island and southern Brooklyn
>
Coney Island Webinar, Virtual Tour, & Resources
Coney Island (& Brighton Beach) tour
Sunset Park 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
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