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Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront

Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront

Overview

NEW: For a special treat, book my new Sunset tour offered at 6 pm on Saturday, and watch the sun set and Manhattan skyline come alive.

All tours are delivered in English, and by the proprietor Scott, and feature small groups. Enjoy a 3-hour, 3-mile stroll with a 30-year resident of Brooklyn. I'll lead you to the most picturesque photo ops and find corners that only a local would know. Learn about the history of the people, eras, and technology that defined Brooklyn's rise. We'll pass by the homes of some very famous stars of TV and film, as well as through shoot locations you will almost certainly recognize from popular TV and films.

You'll end up in NYC's hottest neighborhood, Dumbo, home of NYC's best pizza. Make time for lunch and, during warm-weather weekends, to browse Brooklyn Flea for a bespoke, vintage souvenir.

This is a walking version of my popular, five-star rated bike tour, also listed on Viator.

City: New York City

Sun 03 Aug

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Starting at $29.00

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Sun 03 Aug

Starting at $29.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Be prepared to walk approximately 3 miles. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

What To Expect

City Hall Area

Learn about the vicinity of City Hall, where General George Washington read the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution was born. Other nearby places of note: City Hall, Municipal Building, Woolworth Building, St Paul's Chapel, Tweed Courthouse.

Brooklyn Bridge

Marvel at unprecedented views of the New York Harbor, Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines while suspended 133 ft (40.5 m) over the East River. Learn the amazing history of the 16 year effort to build this remarkable 19th century monument to science and art.

Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View

We'll stop by one of NYC's most instragrammable spot for an icon photo op under the Manhattan Bridge, surrounded by DUMBO's historic warehouses and factories. DUMBO is today one of NYC's hottest neighborhood as the industrial buildings have been transformed into posh shop, swanky eateries and some of the city's most glamorous loft homes.

Empire Fulton Ferry State Park

We'll cover the history of the Roebling family while enjoying a refreshing break under the shadow of the Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

This 85 acre expanse of picturesque woodlands, lawns, tidal pools, basketball courts and soccer fields is one of NYC's newest, biggest and most innovative park spaces. Learn about Brooklyn's shipping history, and the innovative and sustainable design principals employed in park while drinking in breathtaking views of the city.

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

This balcony cantilevered over the Brooklyn waterfront offers the best view of Manhattan skyline you'll find in the Big Apple.

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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 (150)

Ramsey62

Jun 2023

Scott, our tour gude, is smart, mature, in the know, and was adaptive to us during the tour. He is able to give you as much information that you can handle. We have completed over 53 tours together in over 19 years and have confirmed that Scott's tour ranks among the top 3 tours taken in our lifetime. Explaining the bridge construction, knowledge of the best scenic locations to view, and taking pictures was smooth and appreciated. We were surrounded by high property values, stately townhomes, boutique hotels, government offices, and friendly people. This location has a large well blended cuisine of restaurants, open spaces, parks, and down to earth celebrities as residents. Also, as a recommendation from Scott, Juliana's pizza was the best. Eating homemade ice cream while sitting in the park was romantic. Great tour and highly recommended.

annekZ5791BO

Jun 2023

Scott was a real pro. He was engaging and his comments and stories were entertaining and informative. Pace of the walk is comfortable and frequent breaks. Would do it again in a heartbeat

Cameron_B

Jun 2023

This was one of the best tours we have ever done. My wife and I were visiting from Australia and our tour guide Scott was able to share lots of local knowledge of the area, talk to us about how much the area has changed and show us some the best spots for photos of NYC. It was amazing walking over the Brooklyn bridge and seeing the sites of Brooklyn - Brooklyn is a beautiful neighbourhood. Highly recommend this tour!!!