Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights
Description
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. The tour is given by a licensed tour guide and New York City historian with over 20 years of experience.
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Itinerary
We generally walk over the entire Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
We walk through some of the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park on the tour and see much of it from above.
We walk through much of DUMBO on the tour.
We walk along some of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade on the tour.
We walk through a number of blocks in Brooklyn Heights on the tour.
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.
Highlights
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Important Information
- 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. MEET ON THE STEPS OF THE BUILDING.
- 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 RevolutionaryToursNYC .com site for more info.
Reviews(86)
Absolutely sensational Bruce was incredible so full of information , so helpful, generous with his time and considerate of the group. A wealth of information was shared across the tour. The only other feedback is start location on the map doesn't map the actual meet point. Be more specific in description ie meet on top of stairs at 52 Chambers.
Bruce is a very knowledgeable, experienced guide to the history of New York City, and he fills his tours with lots of interesting facts and sights. This is the second tour I've done with him, and I will book another one on my next trip! We walked for about three hours and his fee is very reasonable.
Many, many thanks for taking a second tour. Yes, as you discovered, Brooklyn has so much incredible history—and beautiful vistas of the surrounding areas. I look forward to seeing you again for another tour soon. Bruce
Absolutely LOVED the Brooklyn Bridge/Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo tour with Bruce! I learned so much on this tour! Bruce held our attention through great story telling and sharing so many fun facts! I loved that he had a binder of pictures to show us some of what he was talking about! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking a tour with Bruce! I can’t wait to come back to NYC and do another one with him!
Thank you for your review and recommendation of the Brooklyn tour. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the experience. I really enjoyed sharing the incredible history and beautiful vistas with you. I look forward to seeing you again on another tour! Thanks again, Bruce
This was our third tour with Bruce. He is a delightful, knowledgable and enthusiastic guide. If you’re interested in history of Brooklyn, or just interested in the area, this is a great tour to take! The scenes of the Manhattan skyline are fantastic as is the history of the Brooklyn Bridge, which you experience as you walk over it! I highly recommend this tour and any or all of the tours Bruce offers.
This is our 3rd tour with Bruce and it’s always such an enriching experience. Bruce is incredibly knowledgeable about these topics. It’s always fascinating to see things through his eyes and experience because you can feel his passion. He’s not just walking you to a location, but transporting you! The Brooklyn Bridge is a structure we have walked on more times than we can count, but it was just amazing to hear the story of its construction and we will never see that bridge the same way again. We have so much more respect for it now. This was just a small example of how eventful touring with Bruce is. We look forward to booking tours with him every chance we’re in NY because he’s simply the best!!
I can't thank you enough for taking the three tours and for walking through Brooklyn, including the great Bridge, with me on the most recent. I appreciate your kind words. My enthusiasm reflects the people with whom I get to share the history. So, thank YOU for the inspiration. I hope to see you again on your next trip to the city. Thanks again, Bruce
This tour was excellent. Bruce was so knowledgeable about the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights. I will definitely do more tours with Bruce the next time I am in New York. Highly recommended!
Yes, the Brooklyn Bridge and the borough itself are amazing to experience. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for your review and recommendation. I hope to see you again soon to explore other areas of New York City. Thanks again, Bruce
This is a great way to learn more about the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn in general. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and presented the information in a way that was easy to understand.
Many thanks for taking the Brooklyn tour! There's so much little-known history in Brooklyn, and I'm pleased you enjoyed learning about it and seeing the great Brooklyn Bridge. I hope to see you again soon. Thanks again, Bruce
I loved this tour. I have walked the bridge before but knew nothing of its history. Bruce brought it to life with pictures and a demonstration of how it was built. Bruce’s knowledge is not just historical – I never knew what inspired Jay Z to choose his name. Everyone should go on this tour!
I loved sharing Brooklyn with you. Thanks again for taking all the tours including the Best of Brooklyn. I appreciate you taking the time to write the reviews and for your recommendation. Bruce
You won’t be disappointed! Bruce was was a fantastic tour guide and a wealth of knowledge. Friendly and enthusiastic. My daughter and I enjoyed learning about the construction of the Brooklyn bridge, the history of Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights while strolling through these beautiful neighbourhoods. So much more learned as well. Bruce came armed with a binder of historic photos and his enthusiasm for history and his city. Loved every minute and would highly recommend! Took the Central Park tour 2 days later with him.
I really appreciate you taking the Brooklyn and Secret Places of Central Park tours. It was truly wonderful to spend time with you and your daughter, sharing the history, scenery, and sights of the great bridge, the amazing park, and the wonderful city. Thank you for your review and recommendation. Bruce
The tour was exceptional! Bruce was an expert tour guide, not only on the building of the Brooklyn Bridge but of American history. His presentations and the photos he shared brought the stories to life. I couldn’t recommend the tour more!
Thanks so much for your recommendation and review of the Brooklyn tour. I'm so glad you enjoyed experiencing the borough's remarkable history. I hope to see you again soon for another tour. Thanks again, Bruce