The Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: "The Brooklyn Revolution!" in New York City booking from $45.95

The Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: "The Brooklyn Revolution!"

Overview

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. FACE MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED. Small group - Limited to 15 people.

City: New York City

Sat 19 Oct

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What's Included

Small group - Limited to 15 people.

Licensed New York City Tour Guide

Additional Info

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 Revolutionary Tours NYC site for more info.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
You and your party are welcome to wear masks OUTDOORS. Wear them INDOORS. Don't take tour if anyone in party had COVID symptoms, or been within 6 ft of someone suspected case of COVID-19 in last 14 days.By taking tour, you and your party voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

What To Expect

Brooklyn Bridge

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

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

Dumbo

We walk through much of DUMBO on the tour.

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

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

Brooklyn Heights

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

Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims

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.

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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 (28)

A6437WOvictorias

May 2022

A fantastic tour! We were expecting a cultural tour, but we received that and so much more! We were especially interested in all the historical information provided. We learned a lot about the Battle of Brooklyn in the Revolutionary War. Despite reading a lot about Abraham Lincoln, I never knew that he visited the Plymouth Church so we learned more about the events leading up to the Civil War, too. Bruce was very prepared and enthusiastic throughout the tour.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you very much for your feedback on the Best of Brooklyn/Brooklyn Revolution tour. Yes, I agree that it's not commonly known that Lincoln visited the Plymouth Church in Brooklyn and how important the church was in his political career. I hope to see you on another tour. Thanks again, Bruce

eyequackess

Feb 2022

I can only agree with all the previous comments in that this is an extremely well put together tour that gives you an excellent insight into the Brooklyn Bridge and it’s environs over the years. Despite dreadful weather we had a great morning in Bruce’s company and I have no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who wishes to know more about the history of the area. Thanks again Bruce….we will be back.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you very much for your recommendation of the Brooklyn tour! I'm very glad you enjoyed the experience and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Bruce

Biffen20

Nov 2021

I had a brilliant afternoon with Bruce, learning all about Brooklyn and its fascinating history. Bruce is a wonderful guide - even though I was the only person on the tour that day, he still went ahead with the experience and took me on a trip across Brooklyn Bridge and through DUMBO to Brooklyn Heights, all the way explaining the historical and cultural significance of the area. I've come away with a greater appreciation for the borough, which I previously knew next to nothing about! As an added bonus, Bruce helped me back to the subway and directed me back to Midtown, and followed up with an email with links to things he'd referenced, like movies and documentaries. He is such an attentive guide and I fully recommend this experience!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for leaving a review and recommendation of the Best of Brooklyn tour. I'm so glad you left the tour with a greater appreciation for Brooklyn's history. I hope to see you again on the Central Park or Hamilton & Washington tour soon. Thanks again, Bruce

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The Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: "The Brooklyn Revolution!"

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