Tour
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In-Person

Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge & Dumbo

Date
Sat
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Oct 19
Time
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Location
43 Park Row New York, NY 10038 US
Image of the vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge access ramps (discussed but off-limits on this tour)

Tour Highlights

  • Learn the Brooklyn Bridge’s greatest secrets, including its use as a Cold War fallout shelter, its hidden champagne vaults, the bridge jumper survivor’s support group and more
  • Cross the historic bridge span, experiencing one of the best vantage points in New York City to see Lower Manhattan, Governor’s Island, the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn
  • Discover an often-overlooked roof-top park in DUMBO park serving up on the of best views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges
  • Experience one of the most iconic and Instagrammable views in the world
  • Uncover hidden gems of the once industrial Brooklyn waterfront now transformed into one of the most visited in NYC complete with its own beach, carousel, and amazing waterfront views

Beyond the Brooklyn Bridge’s stately exterior lies an epic origin story. Now over 130 years old, the granite and limestone structure has dazzled both tourists and residents alike. On the other side of this iconic span lies a transformed industrial waterfront now one of the most visited neighborhoods in all of New York complete with a beach, roof-top parks and great eating. Our unique walking tour will combine a walk across the bridge over through the heart of DUMBO to give you a whole new appreciation for one of New York’s most iconic landmarks and the now famous Brooklyn neighborhood right under it. 

FAQ:

How long is the tour?

This tour is 2 hours long

How strenuous is this tour?

This tour is easy and most people can participate.

Is this tour ADA accessible?

Unfortunately this tour is not ADA accessible.

Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?

This tour is mostly outdoors.

Who will be our guide? 

One of our licensed New York tour guides. Always a local New Yorker!