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Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Neighborhood Tour - from Manhattan to Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Neighborhood Tour - from Manhattan to Brooklyn

Overview

Hear captivating stories about the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge as you cross this incredible landmark on our Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Neighborhood walking tour. Enjoy unparalleled views of the famous and beautiful New York City skyline from Brooklyn – a photo opportunity you can’t miss while in New York!

Then, explore the trendy Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO, known for its galleries, shops, and scenic waterfront views, with your expert NYC tour guide. This 2.5 hours walking tour is a great way to learn more about New York City, enjoy the beautiful Brooklyn DUMBO waterfront and get stunning views of the city while crossing the Brooklyn Bridge.

City: New York City

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 20 Oct

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Tweed Courthouse

(Exterior Visit) Completed in 1881, it is both a symbol of 19th-century grandeur and political corruption.

The Municipal Building

(Exterior Visit) The Municipal Building is one of the largest governmental buildings in New York and the site of the 2nd largest public statue in the city,

Brooklyn Bridge

When built in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. From this beautiful bridge, you can view iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Chrysler Building, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and the Empire State Building.

Dumbo

DUMBO is a waterfront neighborhood of cobblestone streets and converted Brooklyn warehouse buildings, high-end restaurants, trendy cafes, and a thriving performance and art gallery scene.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

85-acre park with beautiful landscaping, green space, waterfront views, and family-friendly activities. This park offers the best views of the Manhattan skyline.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (293)

10glendas

Apr 2022

our guide is Marcos, he is excellent. he is informative. very considerate as he led the crowd first to the bathroom after we cross the bridge and reach DUMBO. I recommend this tour

jerrylcanterbury

Mar 2022

I am, by nature, a frustrated civil engineer. As a youngster, I was fascinated by road building. However, by the time I began college, the majority of the Interstate Highway System had been completed and I could see career opportunities in civil engineering would be limited for some time to come. I chose a career in information technology instead, which worked out great for my career. Still, I enjoy seeing how roads and bridges are built. Not surprisingly, I like to read about major building projects and the challenges encountered. One book on the topic my wife and I read was “The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge” by David McCullough. The book was interesting. One thing I realized after reading it was, after all my visits to NYC for work and leisure, I had never once experienced the Brooklyn Bridge. This month, as we visited NYC to see some Broadway shows on a trip deferred by COVID-19 from 2020, and also a celebration of our 35th anniversary, we decided this was the year to remedy that. We researched a few different tour companies and definitely wanted a tour that actually walked across the bridge. We decided upon Inside Out Tours because they got good reviews and the price was reasonable. It was a good choice for us. Our guide Steve was great in that he actually messaged us in the hour before the tour started to confirm where to meet and ask if we had any questions. That was a nice touch. It helped some other guests on our tour who were running behind and/or having trouble finding the start location in front of Tweed Courthouse. Steve began the tour by giving us some background and history on the area around Tweed Courthouse, including City Hall, Municipal Hall, and the African-American Burial Ground. Of course, there was some background on the Brooklyn Bridge itself. Our tour group was large – 27 people. However, the tradeoff for the large group was an attractive price for the tour. Steve carried a microphone/speaker combination so we could all hear him speak during the tour, even when on the busy bridge with noisy traffic flowing underneath us. As we cross the bridge, Steve pointed out some great photo spots. When we reached the Dumbo area, Steve pointed out some great photo spots again. When the tour was done, Steve also made sure we knew where some good local eateries were and how to get to a nearby subway station to return to our hotel. I give Steve five stars for being an excellent guide. The tour itself I give four stars because I would have enjoyed more discussion of the actual mechanics and management of building the bridge, although other tour guests might not have appreciated that as much as I would have.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for taking the time to review our tour. We shall definitely let Steve know your enjoyment. You obviously did your homework. Many thanks and hope to have you on another of our tours.

Phoebe_W

Mar 2022

Russel the tour guide was brilliant, had such good knowledge about the areas he was showing us and also had some extra stories/knowledge to tell us :)