Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Small group - Limited to 15 people.
- Licensed New York City Tour Guide
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
52 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
57 Orange Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Close to the A and C trains and the 2 and 3 trains are nearby
What To Expect
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Brooklyn Bridge
1 hour 5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Bridge Park
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Heights
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plymouth Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Small group - Limited to 15 people.
- Licensed New York City Tour Guide.
- Transportation.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small group - Limited to 15 people.
- Licensed New York City Tour Guide
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
