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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $45.95

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $45.95

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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)

leslieguth

Jun 2021

Bruce was an awesome tour guide! We started at the Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan, then walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, learned so much and then all sorts of interesting stories and sights in several Brooklyn neighborhoods. We highly recommend! Far exceeded our expectations.

lilfeet66

Jun 2021

Bruce is the most knowledgeable informative fun tour guide I have ever had. You will learn so much on this tour and gain knowledge of things that you pass by every day.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much for your feedback. It was a pleasure showing you around Brooklyn and sharing the beautiful sites and incredible history of the amazing borough. I hope to see you on another tour soon. Thanks again, Bruce

YuTurner

Jan 2020

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Bruce. He is very knowledgeable and organized. If you like history, this tour is for you.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Many thanks for the review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I hope to see you again soon. Bruce

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

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