Private Walking Tour: Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO

Overview

From a city of 30, 000 people at the time of the Revolution, New York City's population mushroomed to over a million eighty years later. The rise of the Brooklyn Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time, represented the city bursting onto the world stage. After the great bridge rose out of the depths of the river floor to tower over the booming metropolis. Just three short years later the Statue of Liberty would rise in the harbor, and steel frames would allow buildings to reach for the stars, but it all started with the Brooklyn Bridge.

City: New York City

Wed 02 Apr

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Starting at $478.73

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What's Included

Professional Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Tweed Courthouse

Hear about this symbol of NYC corruption from the 19th Century.

The Municipal Building

Hear about the building that Josef Stalin modeled Soviet buildings after because he felt it communication such power!

City Hall Area

Hear about the oldest City Hall still in use in the U.S.

Brooklyn Bridge

One of NYC's great icons with a remarkable story.

Jane's Carousel

Stunning carousel right on the East River with a magical view of the NYC skyline.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Green Park on an enchanting piece of NYC's real estate.

Show 3 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (2)

gecarson

May 2024

We booked this tour ahead of time based on the description and positive reviews. The tour guide (Irene) was well organized and reached out ahead of the tour to make sure we knew where and when to meet in Brooklyn. The tour really felt like a conversation with friends and we were free to ask questions where ever we wanted. We got lots of great information and history on the creation and evolution of Brooklyn Heights and the DUMBO area as well as fun facts! The walk is reasonably long (2.5 hours) but there are lots of opportunities for breaks and the pace is flexible. Really enjoyed the walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and great views from many different angles. Would definitely recommend this tour and we are hoping to do future tours with this company and guide!

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thanks so much! Looking forward to the next one!

SteveP507

Jul 2022

I was worried this walk would make my feet hurt, but it didn't. The walk has regular stops for rest and to get a short history lesson which was great. The guide was full of interesting info about the bridge, its construction, and the associated graft/politics. In DUMBO, we got even more history and advice on where to get the best NY pizza. There are loads of people hawking water and souvenirs on the bridge, so it's easy to get some trinkets on the tour. We booked via getyourguide.com

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks so much!