Brooklyn Audio Tour: From Cannons to Craft Brews

Schedule

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Pioneer Works | York, NY

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Self-guided audio tour of Brooklyn. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
About this Event
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Above photo: Eozsllim, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 



Embark on the Red Hook Rhythms: From Cannons to Craft Brews

A red-brick warehouse looms in Red Hook, where ideas and inventions once thundered before hurricanes and artists transformed its soul. This is not the Brooklyn you think you know. Get ready for a self-guided audio tour that pulls you behind the curtains to taste neighborhood legends, scientific battles, sandwich epics, and unexpected melody-filled corners—stories overlooked by hurried crowds.

Why did Pioneer Works nearly burn out of Brooklyn’s memory not once but twice? Who truly invented Defonte’s most outrageous sandwich—and what secret caused chaos at the counter? Which rare guitar passed through RetroFret for an unbelievable price and a silent midnight deal?

Stride through time from sizzling ironworks to iconic delis to hallowed music halls. Hear Red Hook’s ghost stories and flavor explosions with every step, feeling Brooklyn’s raw pulse under your shoes.

Start your adventure now and discover the hidden engines still driving this city’s heart.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Distance: Around 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 53min
  • Stops: 10 captivating landmarks including Rocky Sullivan's, Red Hook Park, Sixpoint Brewery

Experience the charm of Brooklyn like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.


 


🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Brooklyn's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 


ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 


📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Brooklyn on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.


 


👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.


 


🎧 What is AllTours?
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AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!


With AllTours, you'll experience:



  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.


 


📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:


  • 📍  Pioneer Works (2min)
  • 📍  Defonte's (1min)
  • 📍  RetroFret (2min)
  • 🏠  Red Hook Houses (2min)
  • 🌳  Red Hook Park (2min)
  • 🚉  Red Hook Grain Terminal (2min)
  • ⚓  Red Hook graving dock (2min)
  • 📍  Rocky Sullivan's (2min)
  • 🍺  Sixpoint Brewery (2min)
  • 🍺  Red Hook Tavern (1min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.


 




🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about Brooklyn with these bonus audio stories available in the app:


  • 🏛️    Colonial Era (3min)
  • 🏛️    Post-independence Era (3min)
  • 🏛️    New York City Borough (1min)
  • 🌍    Brooklyn’s Borders And Area (2min)
  • 🌍    Climate (1min)
  • 🌟    Brooklyn Population Growth Trends (2min)
  • 🌟    Ethnic Groups (2min)
  • 🌟    Languages (1min)
  • 🎭    Brooklyn's Government Structure Explained (2min)
  • 🎭    Brooklyn's Shifting Political Landscape (1min)
  • 🎭    Federal Representation (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.


 


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Above photo: Pacts179, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Eric, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Megs, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Jim.henderson, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Eozsllim, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


 


🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:



🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese


 


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Pioneer Works, Pioneer Works, York, United States

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