Liz was an absolute pleasure and made my Brooklyn Bridge tour truly memorable! She was warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories and insights that brought the bridge and its history to life. She made sure we had plenty of time to take in the beautiful views and went above and beyond by capturing some fantastic photos along the way. Her enthusiasm and personal touch made the experience extra special. I highly recommend Liz to anyone looking for a wonderful tour guide!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Scenic Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge
- Post-Tour Tips for Exploring on Your Own
- Curated Photo Opportunities
- Expert Local Tour Guide
Excludes
- Hotel Pickup/Drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your tour guide in front of the City Hall Subway Station (served by the R and W lines), located at the intersection of Warren Street and Broadway.
Return
- The tour ends at Time Out Market, giving guests the perfect opportunity to enjoy a variety of delicious food options and continue exploring DUMBO at their own pace.
Itinerary
Start your tour in the Civic Center, home to some of New York City’s most iconic and historic government buildings. You’ll see the elegant New York City Hall, which dates back to 1812 and remains one of the oldest city halls in the country still in use. See the Manhattan Municipal Building, an architectural gem symbolizing New York’s ambition and growth. Your guide will bring this area to life with stories of political drama, city planning, and the legal landmarks that shaped NYC.
Get ready for one of the most unforgettable walks in the world — across the Brooklyn Bridge's famous wooden boardwalk. As you make your way over the East River, you'll be surrounded by amazing views of Manhattan’s skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn waterfront. We’ll stop at multiple scenic points for photo opportunities that are perfect for Instagram or framing back home.
Once across the bridge, you’ll arrive in DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant and photogenic neighborhoods. Formerly an industrial district, DUMBO has transformed into a cultural hub full of art galleries, tech startups, and cobblestone charm. Your guide will point out iconic filming locations and give you insider recommendations for shopping, dining, and exploring post-tour.
Stand at one of NYC’s most iconic photography spots — the Manhattan Bridge framed between historic brick warehouses, famously featured in movies and travel guides. This is your chance to capture a perfect shot with the Empire State Building neatly centered through the arch of the bridge. Your guide will also explain how this bridge compares to the Brooklyn Bridge in both history and function.
Stroll along the Brooklyn waterfront to discover Jane’s Carousel, a beautifully restored 1922 merry-go-round housed in a modern glass pavilion. This area offers panoramic views of the skyline and bridges, creating a magical blend of old-world nostalgia and modern urban design.
Travel back in time to when the Fulton Ferry was the only way to cross between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Before the bridges were built, this spot was a major transportation hub — and the landing point for millions of immigrants and commuters. Stand where history happened and take in the breathtaking sights of the Manhattan skyline as boats glide by on the East River.
End your tour at the stylish and lively Time Out Market, a curated food hall showcasing some of NYC’s best chefs, restaurants, and culinary experiences — all under one roof. Whether you’re craving gourmet pizza, international street food, or artisanal desserts, this is the perfect place to relax and recharge after your walk. Your guide will share recommendations and insider tips for what to eat and how to continue exploring DUMBO on your own, including how to get back to Manhattan via ferry, subway, or a scenic walk.
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Reviews
Beautiful day, beautiful sites, and Sophie our guide was a delight
Really good guided tour with Sofia. Can only recommend
Tour with Dave Gardner. He took photos of us. Very courteous
Dave was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and great photographer.
Easy to book, safe convenient pickup & dropoff point (good place to eat afterwards as well) driver & assistant were really good at their jobs & the Tour Guide did a great job & was even willing to chat more in depth about points of interest one on one. I say Book It 😊
Great tour, Sophia was really fun and took us through the history and details of the Brooklyn Bridge. Afterwards she recommended more spots to eat and explore.
Excellent view of NYC at night and our tour guide gave us the wonderful history of the iconic sites
The driver was smooth and we never felt like it was unsafe at anytime. The guide Tony was entertaining, energetic and was eager to share his knowledge of the city that he is very proud to represent. Thank you for a great tour.
Percy was great. Lots of fun information and stops for epic pics. Perfect for my teenage boys.
My family and I really enjoyed the night tour on the bus. Our tour guide, Grace, did a great job talking about the different areas we were going through as well as some history about the areas. I will say, however that we were a little disappointed at some things we weren't seeing- like for example the itinerary mentioned the lanterns of China Town but as we drove through the streets all we saw were the buildings, not the area where you can see the lanterns. I was beginning to feel very disappointed about what we were seeing until we crossed over the Manhattan Bridge and saw the gorgeous NYC skyline in the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge. It was gorgeous and is best seen if you Sit on right side of bus! However, if you don't, never fear there's a wonderful opportunity to take some great photos when you get off at DUMBO. Your guide will tell you where. Also, the itinerary doesn't say anything about stopping at DUMBO for an hour. It says the stop is 20 minutes. Because of that, we had to rush through dinner prior to getting on the bus, thinking there would be no time to eat or even go to the restroom during the 3 hour tour. Fortunately the stop was an hour and there was a great area for eating a variety of foods in a place called Time Out Market. We spent a good deal of time outside taking pics but we did have a nice restroom stop and got some dessert at the market. They have a nice variety of eateries there. One thing to note, we got to the stop where the bus was sitting at exactly 6:45 and we were basically the last ones on the bus. At first my husband and I were going to have to split up but a kind lady sitting by herself moved to another seat. We didn't get to sit with the other 3 members of our family.
This was a great walking tour! Definitely recommend.
Liam was great and I learned a lot. Our driver Jose did a fantastic job getting us safely through traffic. I appreciated having the stop where we could take great photos and options of eating places
This was a great tour! Our guide, Percy, was very informative, friendly and fun (was very amusing). Learned so much history that I was completely unaware of. Percy also helped us with directions on the subway to get back to our hotel. Highly recommend this tour. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring jacket if cooler weather. It’s very windy on the bridge.
Sophia our guide was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly
Great tour guide. Her name was sophie; very fun and cool and worth the visit for sure.
Dave G was our guide, he was well spoken and informative. The tour was small, interesting and worth doing.
Great tour. Dave was wonderful
We very much enjoyed Tony’s narration and personalization-he picked up on different participants’ backgrounds and tied that into his narrative. Also, he was very good about advising us where to walk, stand, and safely take photos. Kudos to Tony - and the driver, who navigated the traffic smoothly. The trip was a bit too long, though, and the music selections could have been more of a mix and not the whole songs blaring. Seems it could be effective as a two hour tour. We would probably not do it a second time, but as a first visit to NYC it is definitely worthwhile.
Percy was an excellent tour guide! Booking was easy and meeting point of tour was clear. Percy kept us interested the whole time with the history and interesting facts and stories about the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan and Brooklyn. Definitely would take this tour again!
We loved the tour! Jared is very knowledgeable and had the most interesting stories. Loved the fascinating history of the Brooklyn bridge and the area!
PERCY WAS AMAZING!!! So much fun and learned a lot!
We had a great experience with this tour! We originally booked for the afternoon but ran into some unexpected delays and had to change our plans. The team was incredibly flexible and accommodating, especially since we were traveling with two young kids. They were patient, waited for us, and really went out of their way to make sure we could still enjoy the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts and insights about New York. The whole experience was comfortable, enjoyable, and stress-free. We really appreciated their kindness and flexibility. Highly recommend!
Dave was an excellent tour guide. He is quite knowledgeable and there was no question of the many asked that he could not answer. Great way to spend a morning in NYC!
Dave was very knowledgeable and answered every question!
Dave was excellent, extremely informative and helpful
Great tour with Dave. I would highly recommend the tour.
What a great guided tour of Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO. Dave the guide was so knowledgeable, highly recommend.
Great walking tour with Percy our tour guide,really informative and lots of stories. Interesting to see other parts of NYC
Thanks for the great tour and photos!
Awesome tour especially on a beautiful day. Dave was great! Lots of interesting stories and factoids.
Dave did a great job sharing local information and took amazing photos.
Energetic, knowledgeable guide. Good experience.
Percy did an outstanding job in our tour. She was so knowledeable about everything we saw in our walk across the bridge. Thanks!
Dave made it very easy to find him in the morning. He helped us find all of the key photo spots and of course pointed out information and history we never would have known.
Dave G was wonderful! Lots of facts about the city and a fabulous photographer as well.
Thank you Dave for a great tour.. Slow paced .. educational and he spoke loudly enough to hear z 5 stars!!
Dave is very patient, very nice, very knowledgeable! I would like to take my family to his tour again!
Great tour, Dave was very informative. Took his time to show us around
Absolutely amazing! Dave was so patient, knowledgable and clearly spoken. Loved him, loved the trip. Two middle cities and a 25'year old. Fully recommend. Thankbyou
Great experience! Liam was our guide. He was easy to understand, provided tons of information, was funny and very professional. Our driver was great as well and the bus was very comfortable. The photos ops were great! Never felt rushed! The DUMBO experience was the perfect length and so very beautiful. We would do this again if we came back.
Great walking tour by Dave Gardner from NYC across the Brooklyn Bridge and into Brooklyn. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared lots of interesting information along the way. The two hours went by quickly and we really enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended!
Excellent tour great views!!
Great experience. Very informative and guide Dave was fabulous and communication excellent
Dave gave a very insightful and easygoing tour, would recommend!
Wonderful tour! Dave was fantastic and very informative. Brooklyn Bridge walk was nice walk on a beautiful fall morning.
Dave. Very friendly and accomplished guide. Excellent fund of knowledge. Just a brilliant tour
Dave was an exceptional guide that gave wonderful insight into the history of the areas we walked.
Beautiful day, awesome tour with Dave! Knowledgeable, kind, great pace, highly recommend!
Liam was terrific and knowledgeable. Very upbeat and kept it interesting. I loved seeing the bridge and hearing about it up close
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