Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: Historic Bridge, DUMBO & Heights

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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Location: New York City

What's Included

Small group - Limited to 15 people.
Licensed New York City Tour Guide

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: What's the best time of year to do this walking tour? I want to buy it for my sister's birthday!

A: I'd say spring and fall are the best times for this tour! The weather's usually perfect for walking, and the views from the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO are amazing with the fall colors or spring blooms. Just keep in mind that summer can be pretty hot, and winter could be chilly, so dress accordingly if you're considering those seasons.

Q: Are there any age limits for this tour? Can kids join?

A: Kids are definitely welcome on the tour! As long as they can walk the distance and are interested in the history, it should be a fun experience for the whole family. I took my 10-year-old, and he loved learning about the Brooklyn Bridge while also enjoying the views.

Q: What if it rains on the day of the tour? Can we reschedule?

A: If it rains, you can definitely reschedule! Just make sure to contact the tour provider in advance to find another date that works. They’re usually pretty flexible, especially if the weather’s bad. I rescheduled once, and it was super easy.

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Brooklyn Walking Tour—any tips?

I’m really considering getting the Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour for my boyfriend’s birthday. We both love history and NYC, so it seems perfect! Can anyone share their experience? How long does the tour usually last, and what should we wear? Just trying to make it a special day!

Just did the Brooklyn tour! Here’s my review.

OMG, I just got back from the Brooklyn Walking Tour and it was amazing! Our guide was super knowledgeable and shared cool stories about the Brooklyn Bridge and the history of DUMBO. The views were breathtaking, especially from the park. I definitely recommend this as a gift—my friend loved it!