2-Hour Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour with DUMBO and Bridge History

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, once called "The Eighth Wonder of the World"
• 02 Learn the incredible story behind one of the world's most famous bridges
• 03 Admire the mesmerizing sweep of the bridge's cables and late 19th-century design
• 04 Hear how determination and sacrifice shaped the bridge's construction
• 05 Stop for photo opportunities along the bridge and in DUMBO

Walk across and learn about the most famous bridge in the world on this private NYC tour. The Brooklyn Bridge was built to link two great cities without the forces of nature posing any obstacle, and it remains a pinnacle of late 19th-century engineering and design. Once called "The Eighth Wonder of the World," it is as remarkable for its beauty as for the incredible story behind its construction.

The Brooklyn Bridge was built to link two great cities without the forces of nature posing any obstacle, and it remains a pinnacle of late 19th-century engineering and design.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City New York

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour

• Meet your tour guide in front of the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building to begin the tour.
• Discuss the construction and history of the Brooklyn Bridge before proceeding onto the bridge itself.
• Stop for photo opportunities at various points along the way.
• End the tour at the Fulton Ferry landing in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking New Yorker tour guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Food, drinks, and snacks
• Legal or medical expenses
• Bail postings

What to bring

• Walking shoes

Know before you go

The entire walking distance is 1.7 miles, including the bridge. There is a moderate uphill climb to the middle of the bridge, followed by a moderate downhill walk.

There are no restrooms on the bridge.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

David N. Dinkins Municipal Building

Tour start

1 Centre St, New York, NY 10007, USA

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.