Welcome to the New York Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour
Chances are you already recognize the Brooklyn Bridge from movies set in New York. But did you know that this landmark almost didn’t exist? This comprehensive self-guided walking Brooklyn Bridge tour of NYC covers Brooklyn’s two most popular neighbourhoods: DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights. Discover must-see sights like the Brooklyn Bridge, iconic eateries like Grimaldi’s, and hugely popular photo-ops like Pier 1 on this Brooklyn walking tour!
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About The Tour
This self-guided audio and GPS tour begins in the center of Brooklyn’s popular DUMBO neighborhood and continues toward the waterfront. Get some picture-perfect views of the Manhattan Bridge and pick up some history along the way–and don’t forget to snag that perfect shot!
Get your first good look at the famous East River at Main Street Park, where you’ll also have gorgeous, uninterrupted views of Manhattan’s skyline. As you admire the urban vista, hear the history behind New York’s race to the sky with these towering structures.
Continuing along the river on the Brooklyn Bridge tour, you’ll get insight into the suburb’s early coffee industry kings and the bitter rivalry that kept them at each other’s throats. Then, step inside the former warehouse of one of these kings for some quintessential Brooklyn pop-ups at Time Out Brooklyn!
Then, take in the entire span of the Brooklyn Bridge and hear about a panic that prevented New Yorkers from crossing it and the unorthodox solution the mayor came up with to reassure everyone!
As you walk toward the picturesque arches of Saint Ann’s Warehouse, hear the true story of a conman who claimed he owned the Brooklyn Bridge — and made tons of money selling it over and over again!
And what would New York be without pizza? Please pay a visit to two of Brooklyn’s most famous pizzerias next, and hear about the betrayals and bitter rivalry that pits them against one another to this day.
While taking in some of the waterfront’s most beautiful sights along the next stretch of the tour, you’ll hear about even more Big Apple history, from how immigrants reshaped the city to the side effects of the renaissance that Brooklyn has experienced.
Up next, you’ll visit Brooklyn Heights, where author Norman Mailer wrote his most famous works. Then it’s on to another literary landmark: Truman Capote’s house. If you’ve ever wondered where the author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood lived, it was right here in Brooklyn!
Next, stop by the iconic Saint George Hotel, where a famous scene from The Godfather was filmed. Finally, head to Cadman Park Plaza and hear about one New York mayor’s Herculean struggle against corruption in the city. The Brooklyn Bridge walking tour will conclude here, not far from where it began.
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Brooklyn Bridge Map
Where To Start?
Starting Point Address:Â 110 Cadman Plaza E,110 Cadman Plaza E, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
How Does It Work?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If there are multiple versions or entrances for your tour, be sure to download all audio guides.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, and bring headphones on walking tours. CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. We are working with Apple for a resolution.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
Audio Story Highlights
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Welcome
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Brooklyn Bridge
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Manhattan Bridge
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Insta Inspo!
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Main St Park
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Pebble Beach: Coffee & Sugar War
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Time Out
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Jane's Carousel
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Arches of St Ann’s Warehouse
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Grimaldi’s vs Juliana’s
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Tammany Hall
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142 Columbia Heights
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The Towers Hotel
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Truman Capote's House
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St George Hotel
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Cadman Plaza Park
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War Memorial
Preview The Tour
Tour FAQs
The Brooklyn, New York Self-Guided Walking Tour is a comprehensive self-guided tour that explores two of Brooklyn’s most popular neighborhoods: DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) and Brooklyn Heights.
This walking tour primarily covers DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, two vibrant neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York. Visitors can explore these areas, learn about their history, and enjoy scenic views along the way.
This walking tour visits the Brooklyn Bridge, Main Street Park with views of the Manhattan Bridge, Time Out Brooklyn (a former coffee industry warehouse), the Brooklyn Bridge’s panoramic view, Saint Ann’s Warehouse, stories about the bridge’s history, famous pizzerias etc.
Typically, you can access this self-guided walking tour through a designated mobile app or tour guide materials. The tour provides audio narration and GPS guidance to help you navigate the route and learn about the landmarks.
Yes, you have the flexibility to take breaks during the tour and explore landmarks at your own pace. You can pause the audio narration whenever you like and resume when you’re ready.
The tour covers Brooklyn’s development, iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge, the coffee industry, Brooklyn’s renaissance, literary figures like Truman Capote and Norman Mailer, and even a conman’s claim to the bridge.
Inclusions and Exclusions
App on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide App and Password for your tours.
Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Valid for multiple visits up to 1 year after purchase.
Interactive audio stories: Experience local history and culture through clear, concise narratives from experienced narrators.
At your own pace: No group. Take breaks for photos, snacks, hikes. Go at your own pace.
Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated videos, text, and hidden gems.
Transportation, parking fees, food, and drinks.
Entry tickets or reservations to any attractions along the route.
Car Rental: Please arrange a rental car at the closest airport or train station.
