Length: Approx. 2 hours.

Meeting Point and Departure Time:  Currently, all Brooklyn Navy Yard bus tours depart from the Brooklyn Historical Society at 128 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn.  The bus leaves BHS promptly at 1:45, so be sure to arrive by 1:30 to check in.  See the map to the right to find the exact location of the Brooklyn Historical Society.

Tickets:  $30 per person; $25 for members of the Brooklyn Historical Society and for tenants and employees of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (see FAQs below for info about discount codes).  Advance ticket purchase of all tickets is required.  Buy your tickets on-line or via phone through our ticketing service at 1-800-350-8850 ext.3 between 10AM and 8PM, Monday through Friday.   Please make sure to bring a copy of your email confirmation or your confirmation number with you on the day of the tour.  Urban Oyster manages and delivers the tours for the Brooklyn Historical Society. If you have any questions about reserving tickets, please call the following telephone number: 718-907-5993.

Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather: While most of the tour will be on the bus, we will have opportunities to hop off the bus to take a closer look at various sites along the way.  Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.  We give our tours rain or shine.  There will be no refunds due to weather conditions unless the tour is cancelled due to safety concerns.

Where can I find information about upcoming tours of the Brooklyn Navy Yard?
Currently, the Brooklyn Historical Society hosts bus tours in conjunction with the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation.  Urban Oyster manages and delivers the tours for the Brooklyn Historical Society.  For more information about the tour, please visit the websites of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Brooklyn Historical Society, or Urban Oyster, or call 718-907-5993.

Are group tours available of the Brooklyn Navy Yard?
Yes, indeed! Please call 718-907-5993 for more information about scheduling a group tour.

Are children welcome on the Brooklyn Navy Yard tour?
Absolutely!  There is so much to see and learn about inside the Navy Yard.  We welcome people of all ages on the Brooklyn Navy Yard bus tour. While everyone is welcome, the tour is most appropriate for children who are seven and older.

Do you offer discounted tickets for public tours of the Brooklyn Navy Yard?  Yes, we offer discounted tickets for members of the Brooklyn Historical Society and for employees and tenants of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. You need to enter a discount code above in order to buy the tickets at the discounted rate.  For BHS members, please  contact info@urbanoyster.com or call 718-907-5993 for your code.  For BNYDC employees and tenants, please check your BNYDC newsletter.  For more information about becoming a member of the Brooklyn Historical Society, please click here.