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.
In demand: 12 of the next 21 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Coney Island Nostalgia Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Brooklyn experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 12:30 PM.
It can: 12 of the next 21 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Made in Brooklyn Tours.
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Dom was a great tour guide! He is very interesting and knowledgeable about the history of the place, people, and rides. He was responsive to all our questions and fun to be with. We highly recommend this tour of a fascinating place!
Thank you very much! I'm glad that you had an enjoyable experience. Come again for the next one in another neighborhood!
Dom is a born storyteller! Uncovering all the layers of a place and weaving them into one tale of the ground beneath your feet. In the space of a couple of hours we didn’t just learn about the rides we could see — we learned about the rides we COULDN’T see, the engineering genius and the adventurous madness that created them all, and the singular humans that brought it all together. The story Dom told us was a rollercoaster, infused with wit and character, and best of all curiosity. Every story brought more questions from us, and he answered them all with the thoughtfulness of someone who really cares. We left talking about when we can go on one of his other tours. Thank you, Dom!
I'm deeply grateful for such a thoughtful review. And glad to share my deep love of Coney Island. There are lessons to be learned there about the creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit brought to this singular destination in Brooklyn from all over the world. Coney Island's reach stretches well beyond the beach and its lore is as deep as the ocean. Thank you!
You learn a lot of history about the amusements and the parks. Very interesting. Don’t forget to go on the Cyclone!
Glad you learned something and . . . engaged! For many Brooklynites - myself included - the Cyclone is annual pilgrimage! Happy to join you on the ride!
My group, including myself, so enjoyed our two tours with Dom that we will take many more with him as our guide. Dom combines comedy, history and interesting people on his exciting and enjoyable tours!! We look forward to experiencing his wonderful, energetic tours in the future!!
I greatly appreciate your taking the time to write this review. It truly is the highlight of my life to give my guests a unique perspective on Brooklyn. It's where I'm from and where I live. Looking forward to the next one! Thank you!
I attended Dominick's Nostalgia Tour on Coney Island and had a wonderful experience. From the very beginning, he was professional and thoughtful, providing detailed directions to the meeting point, which I really appreciated. Throughout the tour, Dominick brought great energy and enthusiasm. Every stop was presented with rich historical detail, and he enhanced his storytelling with photographs of the original locations and events, making it easy to imagine what Coney Island was like in its earlier days. His presentation was so vivid that, at times, I could close my eyes and almost feel as though I was right there in the middle of the stories he was telling. It was clear that Dominick puts his whole heart into his tours. His passion, enthusiasm, and genuine love for Brooklyn history and for sharing it with others were evident throughout the experience. The tour ended at the perfect place—a wonderful candy store that was a fun and fitting conclusion to the day. One thing that especially stood out to me was the smiles on everyone's faces during the tour. It was a reflection of how engaging, enjoyable, and memorable the entire experience had been. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an entertaining, informative, and immersive way to experience the history of Coney Island. R
Thank you very much! I'm very glad that you appreciate the production and enjoyed the entire experience. See you on the next one in DUMBO, Red Hook, or . . . who knows where! :)
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!
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| Coney Island Nostalgia Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (23) | $55 | |
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