--- title: Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 26 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 246 duration_minutes: 150 duration_max_minutes: 180 free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 39 (Brooklyn & Brooklyn Bridge Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/walking-tour-in-manhattan-brooklyn-bridge-and-waterfront/ --- # Walking tour in Manhattan Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront In our comparison: #4 of 39 in Brooklyn & Brooklyn Bridge Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Look for me on east side of the Jacob… - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €26 per person - Duration: 2h 30m–3h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 246 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SCOTT'S NEW YORK LLC - Group: Shared tour - Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 14:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.94 from 246 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 245 of 246. - 5 stars: 232 (94%) - 4 stars: 13 (5%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Expert local insight - All tours delivered in English ## Itinerary 1. **City Hall Area** (15m) - 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. 2. **Brooklyn Bridge** (30m) - 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. 3. **Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View** (30m) - We'll stop by one of NYC's most instragrammable spot for an icon photo op under the Manhattan Bridge, surrounded by DUMBO's historic warehouses and factories. DUMBO is today one of NYC's hottest neighborhood as the industrial buildings have been transformed into posh shop,... 4. **Empire Fulton Ferry State Park** (15m) - We'll cover the history of the Roebling family while enjoying a refreshing break under the shadow of the Bridge. 5. **Brooklyn Bridge Park** (30m) - This 85 acre expanse of picturesque woodlands, lawns, tidal pools, basketball courts and soccer fields is one of NYC's newest, biggest and most innovative park spaces. Learn about Brooklyn's shipping history, and the innovative and sustainable design principals employed in... 6. **Brooklyn Heights Promenade** (15m) - This balcony cantilevered over the Brooklyn waterfront offers the best view of Manhattan skyline you'll find in the Big Apple. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00, 14:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Look for me on east side of the Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain in City Hall Park. Nearby Subway stations include City Hall (R, W), Brooklyn Bridge City Hall (4, 5, 6) Chambers Street (J, Z), Chambers Street (A, C) and Park Place (2, 3). Ends: Guests may want to plan on getting a meal after the tour, as this site has many delicious restaurants, including Julianna's World Famous New York Pizza. ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Brooklyn & Brooklyn Bridge Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 39** | €26 | 2h 30m–3h | 4.94 (246) | shared | | [The Escape Game Brooklyn: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in City Point](/usa/new-york/tours/the-escape-game-brooklyn-epic-60-minute-adventures-in-city-point/?format=md) | €44 | 1h 15m | 4.99 (493) | shared | | [Made in Brooklyn Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/made-in-brooklyn-tour/?format=md) | €59 | 3h | 4.98 (141) | shared | | [Bushwick Street Art Tour and Williamsburg Lifestyle Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/bushwick-street-art-tour-and-williamsburg-lifestyle-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (163) | shared | Ranked #4 of 39 in Brooklyn & Brooklyn Bridge Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €22 to €154, median €55; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 39 are private. 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