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Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights, + DUMBO Tour

4.72
Good(129)
Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English
Registered on 14 June 2020
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We offer walking tours in NYC, London, and a number of other cities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. 
 

The tour begins at the fountain inside City Hall Park in Manhattan. It's a full mile (1.6 km) across the bridge.

But, we will be making plenty of stops to talk about the history and design of the bridge and to have the opportunity to capture scenic photographs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New York Harbor. 


The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America's and New York City's first suburb.  
 

The bridge lets out in Brooklyn's finest residential neighborhoods, filled with interesting people and architecture.

Nicknamed America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights will certainly amaze. 
 

Learn about George Washington's doomed stand against British marines and walk past the homes of Truman Capote, Arthur Miller, and Norman Mailer.

Last but not least, we will visit the promenade for arguably the best views of Manhattan and New York Harbor. 

 

From the promenade, we will walk down to the ferry landing area and explore a small part of DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass).

Once a manufacturing and industrial district, economic change sapped the area of ​​its economic strength, leaving large and vacant factory lofts as attractive destinations for artists starving for large and affordable living space.

The neighborhood's unique urban landscape is partially the result of being below two bridges, an interesting sight to see. 



Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Centre St & Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, USA
Meet your guide at the green Elevator Kiosk next to the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (Lines 4,5,6) Subway Station (exit: Centre St between Chambers St and Brooklyn Bridge Promenade). You will find the kiosk on the on same side of Centre Street as City Hall Park but you do not need to enter the park.
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Outside visit
City Hall
Our tour begins from City Hall Park at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge.
2
Outside visit
Brooklyn Bridge
3
Outside visit
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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Professionalism
4.81
Fun
4.55
Communication
4.70
Quality
4.78
Route
4.71

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights, + DUMBO Tour
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