Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront
Overview
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NEW: For a special treat, book my new Sunset tour offered at 6 pm on Saturday, and watch the sun set and Manhattan skyline come alive.
All tours are delivered in English, and by the proprietor Scott, and feature small groups. Enjoy a 3-hour, 3-mile stroll with a 30-year resident of Brooklyn. I'll lead you to the most picturesque photo ops and find corners that only a local would know. Learn about the history of the people, eras, and technology that defined Brooklyn's rise. We'll pass by the homes of some very famous stars of TV and film, as well as through shoot locations you will almost certainly recognize from popular TV and films.
You'll end up in NYC's hottest neighborhood, Dumbo, home of NYC's best pizza. Make time for lunch and, during warm-weather weekends, to browse Brooklyn Flea for a bespoke, vintage souvenir.
This is a walking version of my popular, five-star rated bike tour, also listed on Viator.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Be prepared to walk approximately 3 miles. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert local insight
What To Expect
City Hall Area
Learn about the vicinity of City Hall, where General George Washington read the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution was born. Other nearby places of note: City Hall, Municipal Building, Woolworth Building, St Paul's Chapel, Tweed Courthouse.
Brooklyn Bridge
Marvel at unprecedented views of the New York Harbor, Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines while suspended 133 ft (40.5 m) over the East River. Learn the amazing history of the 16 year effort to build this remarkable 19th century monument to science and art.
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Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront
Reviews
220 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful tour, vista and commentary
Irenemia,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful the tour, the guide is very talkative and shares a lot of history and facts on Mew York City and Brooklyn. It is a lot of easy walking with superb view points
Great job
michaelsL3542JQ,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott was great very knowledgeable and friendly had good insight and answers for our questions led a great tour of Brooklyn and DUMBO area
Great informative walk
Hershey12-12,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Scott! It was easy to find the meeting location. We had a wonderful, easy walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and ended in Brooklyn. Scott was very informative on our walk and made it a lot of fun. I definitely learned things I wouldn’t have just doing the walk alone. I would recommend to my friends and family.
Solo Lady Recommended
jenv231,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun experience! Scott was a great tour guide. Learned a ton and had the best pizza of my life after we got to Brooklyn’s.
Don’t miss this one
Nicole M,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour. 10k plus steps which is great when you eat at Julianna’s after. The history of the bridge was exceptional and the pics in DUMBO (insert girl squeal) amazing. Scott is a veteran tour guide and his expertise was much appreciated.
Brooklyn Bridge Tour
Megan S,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Sam was very knowledgeable about the history of the Brooklyn Bridge and the area. My BFF and I enjoyed the tour.
Informative and scenic walk across the Brooklyn bridge
Sightsee242641,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy meeting point and proceeded to walk over the bridge. Guide stopped several times on the bridge to tell us how the bridge was built and to take pictures for us. Dumbo was interesting and we ended with a walk around Brooklyn heights. Guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Excellent tour!
One of the highlights
guyb401,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the highlights of our trip to New York. Scott is a fantastic guide and he ensured everyone in our group was included. The walk across the bridge was an amazing experience, and our tour around DUMBO, the waterfront and Brooklyn Heights brought the area to life. It was a great way to see the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn and provides an insight into life over the bridge.
Very enjoyable tour
melaniecY7789TG,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There was only us on this tour, so we had our very own private tour! Scott was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He made us feel very comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. I definitely recommend booking this tour of the bridge and waterfront.
It was a wonderful...
XiangYu L,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience! Scott was incredibly informative, and he even shared his breakfast with us. Plus, he gave such a great tour! I highly recommend it.
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