Join a charming 2-hour walk through Brooklyn Heights and discover the stories of influential cats from NYC’s past. Led by historian Peggy Gavan, this tour blends history with feline fun, ending with a visit to a cozy cat café.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, including casual walkers
Wildlife
History
Brooklyn Heights was one of America’s first suburbs and has maintained its historic charm since the 19th century.
Conservation
The neighborhood actively promotes preservation efforts, maintaining walkable streets and historic architecture.
Cats About Town
Join a charming 2-hour walk through Brooklyn Heights and discover the stories of influential cats from NYC’s past. Led by historian Peggy Gavan, this tour blends history with feline fun, ending with a visit to a cozy cat café.
Cats About Town is a Brooklyn-based tour operator that offers history-focused walking tours centered on influential felines from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The company runs guided, two-hour walking tours in notable neighborhoods, including a Brooklyn Heights Cat Walking Tour and a Financial District Cat Walking Tour. Each tour blends urban history with memorable stories about cats that shaped civic life, architecture, and local communities. Tours are led by experienced local guides: historian Peggy Gavan leads the Brooklyn Heights route, and historian and local expert Jenny Pierson guides the Financial District walk. The Brooklyn Heights tour concludes with a cozy visit to a nearby cat café, providing a relaxed space to connect with fellow participants after the walk.
Cats About Town emphasizes historically grounded narratives and local context, drawing on archival sources and neighborhood landmarks to tell each cat’s story. The tours appeal to cat lovers, history enthusiasts, and visitors seeking a unique perspective on New York neighborhoods. As a business featured on The Adventure Collective, Cats About Town is presented for travelers who prioritize curated, research-based experiences. Practical details such as two-hour durations and specific neighborhood routes are provided for each listing, helping visitors choose the right tour. Booking information, meeting points, and accessibility details are available through official tour listings. Cats About Town maintains transparency about routes and guide credentials and focuses on delivering informative, entertaining walks that connect historical research with local culture. Advance booking is recommended through the published tour listings online. Seasonal schedules apply.
Tours Offered
2
Distinct neighborhood routes
Duration
2 hours
Each tour lasts two hours
Guides
Peggy Gavan, Jenny Pierson
Named local historians
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Based in Brooklyn with Manhattan tours
Secure a spot on the Brooklyn Heights or Financial District tour led by named historian guides — book through the official tour listing.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves walking through Brooklyn Heights, so dress for weather and easy movement.
Bring a camera or smartphone
Capture the scenic views and historic landmarks along the route.
Visit the café early
Arrive at the cat café promptly to enjoy your relaxing end to the tour.
Book in advance
Spaces can fill quickly, especially on weekends and holidays, so reserve your spot ahead.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes that make walking comfortable during the tour.
Camera or smartphone
To take photos of historic landmarks and scenic views.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Dress in layers suitable for outdoor conditions.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the walk.