Coney Island Nostalgia Tour
Description
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. • Discover Coney Island's dreamers and entrepreneurs, innovators and inventors. • Learn the fascinating origin story of today's amusements and attractions. • Be inspired by the visionaries behind Brooklyn's first great amusement parks. • Explore Coney Island with a Brooklyn native who's been going since childhood.
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Itinerary
You will see Luna Park, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the New York Aquarium, Maimonides Park and more.
Luna Park is the largest amusement park in New York City.
Deno's Wonder Wheel and Amusement Park has been entertaining the public since the early 1980s.
The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States.
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.
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(18)
Dom, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. he explained the history of Coney Island, as we stopped at various points along the way.
Thank you very much. I do my best!
Dom made the area and boardwalk come alive with his in-depth knowledge of the fascinating history of Coney Island
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed the tour. Coney Island rocks whatever the weather!
It was very cold, but beautiful! Coney Island in the snow is gorgeous! Our tour guide, Dom, was incredibly knowledgable and kind. He let us go slow because one of the members in our party had a knee issue. We would definitely take another tour with Dom. Highly recommend this tour especially. Lots of fun facts about Coney Island and the crazy rides they used to have. It will blow your mind.
Fantastic! I totally agree that in winter Coney Island is truly magical. Very happy that you had such a good time. Let's do it again in another name next time you're in town. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Much appreciated!
Excellent tour filled with history, great lore & fun! Don made Coney Island come alive! So glad I had this experience!
Great to have you! And glad you enjoyed the tour. Come again!
This was a wonderful tour!! We all enjoyed the sights and the history of the area that Dom, our guide supplied
Very glad that you enjoyed the tour! See you next time on Made in Brooklyn Tours!
Yesterday, on rainy August 20th, 6 senior citizens took a bus trip to Coney Island for the Coney Island Nostalgia tour. Dom explained everything and had old photos to show us so that we could learn about Coney Island. We could tell that Dom loves his work and he is very patient with some older people. The walking tour was about 2and half hours but even though the weather was terrible, it went quickly. Some of us were able to stop in Nathan's and get the French fries.
Thank for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. Tours are held rain or shine, hot or cold! And we proved it on our expedition to Brooklyn's South Pole - Coney Island! I'm so glad you had such a good time. And, yes!, we'll do it again next time in Bensonhurst or DUMBO!
Highly recommend this tour! Dom was the BEST host. He is local and is eager to share his knowledge about Coney Island. This was our first time to Coney Island, and it was worth it to get insider knowledge before we set out to enjoy what this great place has to offer.
No, no, no! You're the best-est! Thank you very much for taking the time to review the Coney tour. Maybe I'll see you on my tours of Bensonhurst or DUMBO the next time you're in town.
Dom was the perfect guide for our Coney Island adventure! Funny, charming, and incredibly knowledgeable, he brought the history and culture of the area to life in a way that was both entertaining and deeply personal. His own connection to Coney Island added a unique and heartfelt layer to the tour that you just can’t get from a guidebook. From iconic boardwalk stories to hidden local gems, Dom made every moment feel vibrant and authentic. The ride we shared at the end made the tour even more memorable! We had such a great time, we’re already looking for other Brooklyn tours led by Dom—he’s a an amazing guide. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much! I do my best and it feels great to be appreciated! I'm looking forward to seeing you again in on yet another Made in Brooklyn Tour!
What a find! We spent an enchanting afternoon with the wonderful Dom shared the history and stories of the characters who created the amazing Coney Island. Dom is an historian and a storyteller who loves his native Brooklyn. Don't miss this tour.
Let's just say that I am enthusiastic about history and especially of my beloved Brooklyn! Thank you very much for taking a bit of your precious time to review my new Coney Island tour. Try me again on future Made in Brooklyn Tours!
We have done Dom’s Dumbo tour last year and decided the Coney Island one would be a good idea. We weren’t disappointed! From start to finish Dom was entertaining and a font of knowledge, although he admitted he was learning all the time! We had visited the area a couple of times before, but we learned a lot of interesting facts and background. Thanks, Dom, I’m sure we will be booking further tours when we return to brilliant Brooklyn!
Fantastic! I'm so glad you enjoyed the new tour and that I was able to fill in more about a place I have been visiting since childhood. Hope to see you again sometime!
