The Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: "The Brooklyn Revolution!"
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
Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Cadman Plaza West
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Close to the A and C trains and the 2 and 3 trains are nearby
What To Expect
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 of the Pilgrims
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.
- 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
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour: “The Brooklyn Revolution!”?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
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