Welcome to Brooklyn, New York City’s hippest neighborhood! This historic and quaint destination has become a must-see spot. This self-guided tour explores Brooklyn’s top two neighborhoods: DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights. Check out Brooklyn’s artsiest areas and its most historic sites, like Brooklyn Bridge and Truman Capote’s house. Plus, enjoy the waterfront air as you admire Manhattan’s towering skyscrapers from afar. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Opened in 1883, this iconic bridge almost didn't see the light of day. As you admire its impressive architecture, you'll hear about the multitude of problems which beset the construction process, as well as how engineers finally overcame them. NOTE: The tour is over 2+ miles long, with more than 25+ audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
As the less famous sibling of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge is sometimes unfairly overlooked by visitors. But it's a majorly picturesque structure, and the DUMBO neighborhood actually gets its name from this bridge!
This classic wooden carousel was built in 1922 for an amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio. It has been restored to its original working condition and is a wonderful stop for any youngsters.
These picture-perfect arches are Instagram-famous for a reason. If you're looking for a great photo spot to commemorate your visit to Brooklyn, this is the stop for you. The red brick and lush greenery contrast to make for some truly memorable snapshots.
The basement of 70 Willow Street is where renowned author Truman Capote once lived. While living here, Capote wrote his most famous and influential works: In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Cadman Plaza is a pleasant green space named for Reverend Samuel Parkes Cadman. As you stroll through this peaceful space, you'll get to know Cadman and understand why he was important enough to name a park after.
The Brooklyn War Memorial features two 20-foot-tall statues, which were among the largest in the city when they were first sculpted. It honors those who fought and died during World War II. Your tour concludes here, just down the street from where it began.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Self-Guided Walking Tour lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $15 per person for this Brooklyn experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Begin from Prospect Street & Adams Street, Prospect St & Adams St. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Drive with Action.
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Needs to be updated, there were some locations that were no longer there. Be prepared for a lot of construction activity on some of the locations. Overall it is a very informative tour of the area for people visiting for the first time.
Hi Jeff, thanks for the helpful feedback. I’m glad you found the tour informative, and I’ll share this with my team so we can review and update the tour to reflect New York's ongoing construction projects. Happy exploring!
This tour format worked great for us! Informative, fun, pleasant, easily understood, easy to follow. No problem hearing or understanding the tour guide, and even food, rest, and bathroom stops planned for. Well done!
Hi there, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed my Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Self-Guided Walking Tour. It’s great that you found it informative, fun, and easy to follow. I love that you appreciated the planned stops for food and rest breaks too. If you’re up for more adventures, check out my NYC bundle with more self-guided walking tours across the city. Happy exploring!
Loved using this tour. It’s really easy to operate and tons of knowledge. I’d definitely use this app/tour again.
Jerry, I’m thrilled you loved my Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Self-Guided Walking Tour. If you're ready to dive into more NYC adventures, check out my Best of New York City Self-Guided Audio Walking Bundle—it’s packed with iconic spots like Central Park and Midtown Manhattan, all designed for exploring at your own pace!
Very easy use and informative. Was able to use offline without any issues. Was nice to be able to enjoy a tour at our own pace
Noel, I'm glad you found my Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Self-Guided Walking Tour informative and convenient. If you're up for more self-guided adventures, check out my Best of New York City Bundle. It covers more locations like Midtown Manhattan and Central Park, all at your own pace! Enjoy exploring!
A++Great audio, easy to follow and good value for money. Very informative and easy to follow once started the trip.
I'm happy you enjoyed my Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Tour, Natalie! If you want to explore more of New York City, check out my New York City Self-Guided Audio Walking Bundle Tour. It includes iconic spots like Midtown Manhattan, Wall Street, Central Park, and more. Enjoy your exploration!
Waiting for the app to start.would not locate the correct start point what more can I say The product is a waste of money.
I'm so sorry the app wasn't working so well! The Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO tour starts at the corner of Prospect St & Adams St, Brooklynn. You can use your phone's GPS to get there, and once you're at the starting point, the app will take you over. We also have a 24/7 support team who could have easily fixed this for you. To make things right, we'll give you a full refund. Please reach out to us ASAP so we can get that started.
This self guided tour was excellent. It was easy to use and informative for our group of four. We would definitely try another tour (or more) in the future!
Hey Mary! I'm super thrilled you vibed with my Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Self Audio Tour! Brooklyn's got that charm. I can't wait for you to dive into more adventures. If the wanderlust hits, remember my Action+ Tour Bundle is packed with over 100 more tales and trails. Here's to many more urban discoveries!
A great experience although my phone storage space kept running out and the app did keep crashing so I had to keep reopening it. It would be great if the app had a place where you could take pics/vids and then send them to yourself at the end so your storage doesn't fill up fast 😃
Thank you for taking the time to review the Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Self-Guided Walking Tour, Anna! I am delighted you had a great experience exploring these iconic neighborhoods. It's suggestions like yours that help us improve and provide better experiences for our users. I'll certainly look into this for future updates. As you embark on more adventures, remember our Action+ Tour Bundle, offering over 100 self-guided tours to enhance your travel experiences. Enjoy your explorations!
Really enjoyed the tour. Loved the face that I could listen to it in advance as well as while I was walking it.
Thanks Jo! I’m thrilled to hear that you found my tour of Brooklyn so interesting. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thank you again!
I recently explored Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO in New York City on a self-guided walking tour, and it was an enlightening experience! I learned a lot about these vibrant neighborhoods and immersed myself in their rich history and culture. Highly recommended for anyone looking to discover the hidden gems of New York City!
Thank you very much for your feedback! It brings me joy to hear that you had a wonderful experience on my Brooklyn tour and appreciated the stories. In case you have plans to explore further, my Action+ Tour Bundle could be of interest to you, as it includes over 100 self-guided tours. Thank you once again!
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| Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Self-Guided Walking Tour | 1–2 hours | 4.3 (11) | $15 | |
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