Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights
At a glance
Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights is a 3h small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by Revolutionary Tours NYC. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 88 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $52.95 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Small group - Limited to 15 people., Licensed New York City Tour Guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Brooklyn is Revolutionary! Step back in time and experience the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Heights. Discover the borough’s amazing history and modern reinvention. Some of what you will do:
*Walk over the entire Brooklyn Bridge and learn the story of its creation
*Take in incredible views from the bridge.
*Enjoy breathtaking waterfront vistas in DUMBO
*Walk through the elegant and quiet tree-lined streets of Brooklyn Heights with hundreds of beautiful townhouses from the 1800s
*See a fully-restored sensational 1922 carousel on the river
*Enjoy the picturesque piers of Brooklyn Bridge Park
*Visit locations where movies such as "Moonstruck," were filmed
Come along on this grand adventure into Brooklyn's monumental story. The Revolutionary Brooklyn Walking Tour is led by a historian and licensed New York City tour guide with 20 years of experience.
The tour is given by a licensed tour guide and New York City historian with over 20 years of experience.
What's included
What's included
- Small group - Limited to 15 people.
- Licensed New York City Tour Guide
Not included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 5m
We generally walk over the entire Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
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Stop 2 · 25m
We walk through some of the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park on the tour and see much of it from above.
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Stop 3 · 40m
We walk through much of DUMBO on the tour.
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Stop 4 · 10m
We walk along some of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade on the tour.
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Stop 5 · 20m
We walk through a number of blocks in Brooklyn Heights on the tour.
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Stop 6 · 10m
We discover the importance of Henry Ward Beecher and Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims on the tour. We do NOT go inside on the tour.
Meeting point
PLEASE BE ON TIME. Please arrive 10 minutes early and please give yourself enough time to get to the starting point as there are many public transportation delays and traffic. If you are late it is nearly impossible to meet up with the group once it leaves the starting point.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tours go out in rain, snow and shine. There are no cancellations or rescheduling for rain or snow within 24 hours of the start of the tour.
- PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY TO CHECK IN.. Once the tour leaves it is very difficult to find the group on the Brooklyn Bridge.
- The TOUR BEGINS IN MANHATTAN at 52 Chambers Street near the Brooklyn Bridge and the TOUR ENDS IN BROOKLYN.
- The closest subway to the end of the tour is the A, C High Street station. The 2, 3 Clark Street station is within walking distance. Please check the MTA.info website for subway closures and service restrictions.
- Tour meets in Manhattan at the Tweed Courthouse at 52 Chambers Street. MEET ON THE STEPS OF THE BUILDING.
- The tour is approximately 3 miles and takes about 3 hours. The walk is of moderate difficulty as there are inclined walkways/sidewalks on the Brooklyn Bridge and along the tour.
- As the tour is outdoors, check the weather forecast for appropriate clothing.
- There are no food or drinks included on the tour.
- Tour is non-refundable or exchangeable after the standard cancellation policy.
- DO NOT BE LATE. It is near impossible to find the group once it leaves the meeting point.
- Give yourself more time than you think you need given delays in subways, buses and traffic.
- Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC .com site for more info.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $52.95 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Small group - Limited to 15 people.; Licensed New York City Tour Guide.
Where does it start?
PLEASE BE ON TIME. Please arrive 10 minutes early and please give yourself enough time to get to the starting point as there are many public transportation delays and traffic. If you are late it is nearly impossible to meet up with the group once it leaves the starting point.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 88 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
