Green-Wood's trolley winds through 478 acres of hills and monuments to stop at the resting places of Jean-Michel Basquiat, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' lyricist James Weldon Johnson, activist Grace Nail Johnson and Charles L. Reason, the first Black college professor in the United States. Built for Brooklyn 250, the tour reaches past the Revolutionary War to the longer fight for liberty those names carried. If you've only wandered Green-Wood solo, this is the guided way in.
What to expect
Check in by name at the trolley beside the Gothic Arch at the main entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Guides narrate as the trolley winds through the grounds, with stops where riders can step off to visit memorials before reboarding for the next stretch.
Good to know
- Take the R train to 25 St; the main entrance with the Gothic Arch is a short walk up 25th Street.
- Register ahead — seats are limited and no printed ticket is needed, just your name.
- The trolley holds up to two wheelchairs, but some stops are not wheelchair accessible; contact Green-Wood at least a week ahead for mobility accommodations.
- Green-Wood does not recommend this tour for children under 10.
- Wear walking shoes for the hop-off stops on grass and hills.
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Common questions
Is the tour really free?
Yes — Green-Wood offers it free with a suggested donation, but you need to reserve a ticket.
Where do we meet?
At the trolley by the Gothic Arch near the main entrance, Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
Does it visit Basquiat's grave?
Yes, Jean-Michel Basquiat's memorial is one of the named stops.
