Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights

Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights

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About This Tour in New York City

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.

Why Visit New York City?

New York City is the city that never sleeps, offering endless attractions from Broadway shows to world-renowned museums. Experience the energy of Times Square, the tranquility of Central Park, and the iconic skyline. New York City is a cultural melting pot with incredible dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Getting to New York City

The easiest way to reach New York City is by flying into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Small group - Limited to 15 people.
  • Licensed New York City Tour Guide

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • 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.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

We generally walk over the entire Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn

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.

End Point

Close to the A and C trains and the 2 and 3 trains are nearby

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

We generally walk over the entire Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn 1 hour 5 minutes

We generally walk over the entire Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn.

We walk through some of the beautiful Brooklyn... 25 minutes

We walk through some of the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park on the tour and see much of it from above.

We walk through much of DUMBO on the tour 40 minutes

We walk through much of DUMBO on the tour.

We walk along some of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade on the tour 10 minutes

We walk along some of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade on the tour.

We walk through a number of blocks in Brooklyn Heights on the tour 20 minutes

We walk through a number of blocks in Brooklyn Heights on the tour.

We discover the importance of Henry Ward Beecher... 10 minutes

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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