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Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront

4.9246 reviewsBrooklyn Bridge

  • 2.5–3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Instant confirmation
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Expert local insight
  • All tours delivered in English

Itinerary

  1. 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.

    15 min

  2. 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.

    30 min

  3. 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.

    30 min

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

    15 min

  5. 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.

    30 min

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

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Look for me on east side of the Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain in City Hall Park. Nearby Subway stations include City Hall (R, W), Brooklyn Bridge City Hall (4, 5, 6) Chambers Street (J, Z), Chambers Street (A, C) and Park Place (2, 3).
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 30 travellers
Operated by
SCOTT'S NEW YORK LLC
  • 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

How it compares in New York City

  • Its from-price is 69% below the median of the 2673 experiences we list in New York City.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 187 of 2673.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About New York City

New York City packs skyscrapers, famous museums, Broadway theatres and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods into five boroughs that hum day and night.

Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.

Top-ranked sights in New York City: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

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