Walk through Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on a guided 2-hour tour with Turnstile Tours. Discover the park’s natural habitats, historic architecture, and ongoing conservation efforts in this urban oasis.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people with basic walking ability; includes about 2 miles on mixed surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Prospect Park was designed in the 1860s by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, pioneers of American landscape architecture.
Conservation
Current projects focus on balancing recreational use with habitat restoration and preserving historic structures within the park.
Turnstile Tours
Walk through Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on a guided 2-hour tour with Turnstile Tours. Discover the park’s natural habitats, historic architecture, and ongoing conservation efforts in this urban oasis.
Turnstile Tours provides guided walking and bicycle tours that explore Brooklyn’s history, architecture, ecology, and industrial transformation. The company leads multiple itineraries, including the Prospect Park Walking Tour and a two-hour Prospect Park Tour that examine the park’s landscapes, historic architecture, and conservation efforts.
Turnstile Tours offers several Brooklyn Navy Yard experiences: a World War II Tour, an Urban Ecology Bicycle Tour, a Past, Present & Future Walking Tour, and an Architecture & Infrastructure Tour. The Past, Present & Future and Architecture & Infrastructure tours are described as two-hour walking tours that highlight historic buildings, a working 1851 dry dock, modern LEED‑certified structures, and ongoing development at the Yard.
Additional programming includes a two-hour Brooklyn Army Terminal Tour that covers the terminal’s history, architecture, and contemporary industrial uses, and an SVP Street Heroes Gala listing.
Tours are presented as guided experiences focused on factual storytelling, on-site interpretation, and close observation of architecture and landscape. Routes traverse public spaces, historic structures, and active industrial sites in Brooklyn, using walking and bicycle formats when indicated.
Published trip information specifies tour formats and durations for many itineraries, enabling visitors to select tours by interest—history, architecture, urban ecology, or industrial heritage—and to plan time and mobility needs accordingly.
Several itineraries incorporate personal stories from workers and sailors, connecting visitors to the lived history of industrial sites. Prospect Park itineraries emphasize conservation, recreation, and cultural heritage within Brooklyn’s green space. Tour presentation can include interactive commentary and paused stops to examine notable architectural and natural features.
Tours Offered
8
Guided itineraries listed in offerings
Popular Sites
Prospect Park & Navy Yard
Historic and public spaces in Brooklyn
Tour Types
Walking & Bicycle
Formats specified per itinerary
Duration Options
Multiple 2-hour tours
Several tours described as two-hour
Book a Prospect Park, Brooklyn Navy Yard, or Brooklyn Army Terminal tour and secure a guided walking or bicycle experience.
Wear sturdy walking shoes
The tour covers about 2 miles on varied terrain including woodland paths and paved areas—comfortable footwear is essential.
Bring water and sun protection
Especially in warmer months, carry water and sunscreen to stay hydrated and protected during the outdoor tour.
Check weather ahead
Tours run rain or shine but may be canceled only if conditions are unsafe, so plan accordingly and dress for the weather.
Arrive early for the meeting point
Meet at 10 Grand Army Plaza on time to get the most out of your guided experience without delays.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protect your feet on varied park terrain and ensure a pleasant tour experience.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during warm weather tours in Brooklyn’s urban wilderness.
summer
Weather-appropriate layers
Spring weather can be unpredictable; layers keep you comfortable as temperatures shift.
spring
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Shield your skin during sunny tours on exposed park meadows and paths.
summer