Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour
Description
Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge – Experience one of New York City's most iconic landmarks while learning the remarkable story behind the world's first steel-wire suspension bridge and the people who built it. Discover Historic Brooklyn Heights – Stroll through America's first suburb, known for its elegant brownstones, Revolutionary War history, literary landmarks, and breathtaking waterfront views. Explore DUMBO – Wander the cobblestone streets of this former industrial district, now home to art galleries, restored warehouses, and some of the city's most famous photo locations. Visit Brooklyn's Waterfront – See Jane's Carousel, the historic Fulton Ferry District, Time Out Market, and enjoy spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and East River. End Your Day Your Way – The tour concludes at Fulton Ferry Landing, where you can continue exploring DUMBO or, if you choose, take the NYC Ferry back to Manhattan (ferry ticket not included).
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Walk across one of New York City's most iconic landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge. Completed in 1883, it was the world's first steel-wire suspension bridge and a groundbreaking engineering achievement designed by John A. Roebling. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, the East River, the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn's waterfront as your guide shares the bridge's remarkable history.
Stroll along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, a scenic pedestrian walkway overlooking the East River and Lower Manhattan. Stretching nearly one-third of a mile above the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the promenade offers some of New York City's most spectacular and photographed views of the skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.
Explore the historic streets of Brooklyn Heights, widely considered America's first suburb and one of New York City's most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover elegant 19th-century brownstones, hear stories of the Revolutionary War and the Underground Railroad, and see the former home of Truman Capote, where he wrote Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Explore DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), one of Brooklyn's most vibrant waterfront neighborhoods. Walk its historic cobblestone streets, admire converted warehouse buildings, and discover the area's transformation into a hub for art, dining, and culture. Along the way, stop at DUMBO's famous photo locations for unforgettable views of the Manhattan Bridge and New York City skyline.
Stop at DUMBO's famous Washington Street viewpoint for one of New York City's most iconic photo opportunities. Capture the Manhattan Bridge perfectly framed between historic brick buildings as your guide shares the history of this once-industrial neighborhood.
Visit Time Out Market New York, where your guide shares the history of DUMBO's waterfront and its transformation from a thriving industrial district into one of Brooklyn's most popular neighborhoods. Take in spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, and East River.
See Jane's Carousel, a beautifully restored 1922 carousel housed inside a striking glass pavilion in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Learn how this historic carousel was preserved and relocated to the waterfront while enjoying one of DUMBO's most picturesque settings.
Explore the historic Fulton Ferry District, the site of Brooklyn's original ferry landing that connected Manhattan and Brooklyn long before the Brooklyn Bridge was built. Learn how the ferry helped shape the city's growth while enjoying waterfront views of the bridge, skyline, and East River.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(46)
Michael was extremely knowledgeable and had a great personality. He was patient and didn't rush through things. We really liked this tour and saw things I hadn't seen living in nyc for 5 years. Thank you for doing such eclectic tours.
Great tour with very kind, knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed it very much, but so cold that by the end we were frozen. All part of the wonderful experience of NYC. Highly recommend. The only small thing is that the full information on the website said that ferry tix back across at the conclusion of the tour were included. This turned out to be not the case and the lovely guide Michael seemed surprised that I mentioned it. See below: Enjoy a classic New York experience by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge • Uncover the industrial charm of Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood • Learn about NYC's history and culture from your guide • Includes complimentary ticket for the East River Ferry, traveling from Brooklyn back to Manhattan. No major issue with this but it does need to be taken out of the information because I did my planning to get back to our accommodation from where I thought we’d end up - at Pier 11. Thank you.
Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and Michael's knowledge. We also appreciate you pointing out the ferry information. We're sorry for the confusion and will review the listing to ensure it's accurate. We hope to welcome you back on another NYC adventure!
Good informations! Small group! 👌 Our tour guide Renée listened to the interest of the people and ajusted her tour. Well done!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the small group and that Renée tailored the tour to everyone’s interests. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour soon! 😊
All in all our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable also very personable. He answered all our questions and did not rush the tour.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that your guide was informative, personable, and took the time to answer all your questions without rushing. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! 😊
Excellent tour and Meredith our guide was fabulous, she had so much information. DUMBO was in my NYC bucket list and did not disappoint.
So glad to hear Meredith made your DUMBO tour such a memorable experience! Sounds like it was a perfect bucket list check.
We enjoyed hearing about the history of the bridge and walking across the deck. Lori was well versed in the history and had lots of pictures and stories to show and tell. If you are interested in learning about the history of the bridge, I recommend this tour.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the walk! Lori’s stories and photos really bring the bridge’s history to life.
Meredith was great … very informative, answered our questions and curiosities, gave some fab photo ideas and took our photos. Knowing the history of the bridge and area around it was amazing.
That’s wonderful to hear! We’re glad Meredith made the tour engaging and memorable with her knowledge and photo tips.
Just finished a fantastic waking tour of the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO area with Renee. What a delight! Renee was a wealth of facts on all NYC buildings, the Brooklyn Bridge, the DUMBO area and so many other historical and geographical facts. I look forward to another walking tour with Renee the next time I visit NYC. I highly recommend this tour and Renee as your guide.
So glad you enjoyed your tour with Renee! She really brings the history and stories of the city to life. We’d love to welcome you back on another walk soon!
Excellent tour! Jon was an amazing guide - professional, knowledgeable - and entertaining!! Would highly recommend this sunset tour and Jon as a guide -he took some amazing photos that he shared and coupled with the breathtaking views - was an amazing experience.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the sunset tour with Jon—he’s fantastic at creating memorable experiences and capturing great photos. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Great tour with Jon, learnt loads about the area in an interesting way. Pointing out good places to take photos from and he also took some fabulous pictures of my friend and I - so we have some great memories to look back on.
Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Jon—he’s great at mixing history with fun and capturing those perfect photo moments!
