Fall tours of New York: Walking and biking tours of NYC

Lace up your sneakers and prepare to learn more about NYC on five new tours of New York, including walking and bike tours.

By Amy Plitt Mon Oct 8 2012

Photograph: Alex Patterson

Brewery, Winery and Distillery tour
Photograph: Courtesy Get Up and Ride

Classic bike tour of Brooklyn
Photograph: Naval History and Heritage Command

WWII at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Photograph: Alex Patterson

Brewery, Winery and Distillery tour

This fall, explore the city on one of five new tours of New York. Whether you're interested in history, seeing the sites in Brooklyn, or sampling some booze, we've found a walking (or biking) tour for you. Read on for more information on tours of New York from Urban Oyster, Big Onion and more.

The Classic Bike Tour of Brooklyn

Price band: 3/4
Critics choice

The cycling fanatics at Get Up and Ride, a bike-tour company that launched last summer, lead this spin through a few Brooklyn neighborhoods. The 12-mile ride (which takes about four hours, so you’re going at a leisurely pace) includes stops both at historic sites, such as the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and at newer spots, including Brooklyn Roasting Company in Dumbo. There’s even a quick break aboard the East River Ferry, which transports participants back to the Williamsburg starting point at the ride’s end. One of the stops—Brooklyn Grange—is a working farm located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and opened last summer. Meet at McCarren Park, Bedford Ave at North 12th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn.