Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Thousands stroll across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge each day, yet few know its dramatic backstory.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll find out how the bridge claimed the life of its mastermind, John Roebling, before construction even began. You’ll discover how its chief engineer, Washington Roebling, was severely crippled deep in its pressurized underwater caissons. And you’ll hear how the bridge was quietly brought to completion by Washington’s wife, the talented Emily Roebling.
The tour starts across from New York City Hall. As you walk, you’ll hear how the bridge’s stories of determination, tragedy, and triumph hold up a mirror to 19th-century American ambition and immigrant ingenuity.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Nassau Street
New York, NY 10038, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Water Street
Brooklyn, NY 1120, USA
What To Expect
Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)
Dumbo (Pass By)
Jane's Carousel (Pass By)
Grimaldi's Pizzeria (Pass By)
Time Out Market New York (Pass By)
Fulton Ferry Landing (Pass By)
Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-110804P926
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