Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

4.9 (51 reviews) New York City, USA
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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

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).

What's included

  • Licensed New York City tour guide
  • Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, from Manhattan to Brooklyn
  • Visit Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO
  • Guided walking tour
  • Photo opportunities at iconic viewpoints
  • Historical commentary and local insights
  • Gratuities
  • NYC Ferry ticket (if you chose to return to Manhattan by ferry)

What to expect

  1. Brooklyn Bridge
    1h
    Starting from the Manhattan side, 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.
  2. Brooklyn Heights Promenade
    10m
    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.
  3. Brooklyn Heights
    45m
    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.
  4. Dumbo
    10m
    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.
  5. Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View
    10m
    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.
  6. 10m
    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.
  7. Jane's Carousel
    5m
    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.
  8. 15m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the green elevator kiosk on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge, next to the Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall Subway Station (Lines 4, 5 & 6). Use the City Hall Park side exit on Centre St between Chambers St and the bridge.

End point

Tour ends at Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn. If you wish, you can take the East River Ferry to Pier 11/Wall Street (ferry ticket not included). Your guide can answer questions about boarding and recommend the best spot for skyline views.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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