Discover Bushwick’s raw street art scene with Glasshouse Tours. This two-hour walk reveals Brooklyn’s graffiti masterpieces, historic workshops, and local culture before rapid change reshapes the neighborhood.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with mostly flat walking on city streets.
Wildlife
History
Bushwick was established in the mid-17th century and evolved from an industrial neighborhood to a vibrant cultural hotspot with roots in Latinx and anti-establishment movements.
Conservation
Efforts are underway to preserve public artwork and support local artists before rapid gentrification alters the neighborhood’s character.
Glasshouse Tours
Discover Bushwick’s raw street art scene with Glasshouse Tours. This two-hour walk reveals Brooklyn’s graffiti masterpieces, historic workshops, and local culture before rapid change reshapes the neighborhood.
Glasshouse Tours is a New York–based tour operator offering neighborhood, food, art, and cultural excursions across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Hudson Valley.
The company curates guided experiences that include two-hour High Line walks ending at Chelsea Market, immersive Chelsea gallery tours led by artist and curator Lital Dothan, graffiti and street-art walks in Bushwick, and food-focused explorations through the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Trips range from two to three hours and include longer regional outings such as a Hudson Valley Farms & Lifestyle tour in Ulster County.
Each itinerary emphasizes local history, contemporary art, immigrant culinary traditions, and the city’s evolving neighborhoods. Signature experiences feature the High Line elevated park, Smorgasburg in Williamsburg, a gospel service as part of the Harlem tour, and an interpretive route through the Metropolitan Museum of Art inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens. The Hudson Valley route visits New Paltz, farms, nature trails, and a farmers’ market.
Glasshouse Tours presents factual, place-based narratives and curated stops that focus on cultural context and sensory experiences—food, art, architecture, and landscape. The combination of neighborhood knowledge, site-specific itineraries, and a range of topics from street art to museum history positions Glasshouse Tours as a specialist operator for visitors seeking guided, thematic tours of New York City and nearby Hudson Valley destinations.
Bookings typically start centrally in Manhattan with clear meeting points and conclude at neighborhood hubs such as Chelsea Market, Smorgasburg, or local farmers' markets, providing convenient access to food, shopping, and transit, and culture.
Location
New York, NY
Tours across Manhattan and Brooklyn
Tours Offered
9 curated tours
Neighborhoods, food, art, farms
Typical Duration
2–3 hours
Short walking and museum tours
Featured Guide
Lital Dothan
Leads Chelsea gallery tour
Choose from High Line walks, food tours, gallery visits, graffiti routes, Met interpretation, and Hudson Valley farm excursions—available dates appear on The Adventure Collective listing.
Wear sturdy shoes
Expect urban sidewalks and occasional uneven pavement throughout the two-hour tour.
Bring a camera
The neighborhood’s constantly changing murals make for compelling photo opportunities.
Arrive on time
The tour follows a set route and maintains pace; late arrivals may miss key stops.
Stay hydrated
Carry water, especially during warmer months; there are few refill stations along the route.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear is critical for navigating pavement and occasional uneven surfaces.
Camera or smartphone
To capture ever-changing murals and urban scenes.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is key, especially during warmer months.
summer
Weather-appropriate jacket
Protection from rain and chill enhances comfort on the tour.
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