Private Brooklyn Bridge Tour with a Local | 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Private Brooklyn Bridge Tour with a Local
2 Adults x $11.00
$22.00
Approx Total
$22.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • A full history of the Bridge!

Overview

Everyone else comes to the Bridge to take a photo and move on. Not us - we'll understand the huge effort that went in to getting the Bridge built, the lives lost and made, the scandals and celebrations. It's such a beautiful bridge but even better when you understand how it came to be. In many ways the story of New York is the story of the Brooklyn Bridge. Almost nothing you see in the City existed before the Bridge - we'll use the Bridge as a way to understand the City that rose around it - the buildings, the other bridges, the transportation system, the people. And then there are all the fun stories that span 140 years. We'll have a jam packed 90 minutes exploring the bridge, the city, and their history.

Meeting points

We'll meet at the corner of Water St and Old Fulton St by the Shake Shack

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Itinerary

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    We'll meet at the Shack Shack at the corner of Water Street and Old Fulton Street. Then we'll take a short walk over to Emily Roebling Plaza, beneath the Bridge on the Brooklyn Side. This offers the most spectacular views of the Bridge and is a great starting point for understanding how the Bridge was built.

    30 minutes

  • Brooklyn Bridge

    Then we'll walk over the bridge, getting a chance to examine the architecture up close. Walking over the Bridge is an amazing experience and we'll talk about how much and how little this process has changed in the last 140 years.

    1 hour

  • City Hall Area

    We'll finish up on the Manhattan side of the Bridge inside the lovely City Hall Park where we can see the alternative side of the Bridge and discuss beautiful downtown Manhattan that has popped up around it.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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Brooklyn Bridge in Depth

Published on Jan, 2025

If you want to walk the Brooklyn Bridge, and never forget you crossed it, go with Jonathan. He is extremely well informed; he knows about the details ánd the historical context. And, not a minor detail: he is a storyteller pur sang. You’ll hear about the family who built it, the disasters that happened on the way, about construction challenges in those days and why it’s still here today. During the walk he shows historical pictures and drawings for a better understanding. Honestly, after having crossed the bridge with him, you are as passionate about it as he is. / This message is from a historian from the Netherlands.

Best Tour of Any Kind in Our Lifetimes!

Published on Nov, 2023

Jon, our private Tour Guide, was personable and patient with our questions, knowlegable about the Bridge's history and architecture- very insightful. He knew the Roebling family history well, and 1000+ points for his many shout-outs to the critical, central role that Emily Roebling played in the Bridge's completion! Plus, it was a sunny, clear evening, and the Sunset was absolutely spectacular. I would recommend Jon's tour to anyone.

Unique way to enjoy this famous bridge!

Published on Oct, 2023

Jon was knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. Great experience with valuable insights about this iconic bridge!

Very entertaining and different!

Published on Oct, 2023

The tour was awesome! Jon, our tour guide was great, very nice, professional, knowledgeable and very passionate about bridges. He made it very entertaining, I would do it again!!!

You need to take this tour of the Brooklyn Bridge

Published on Jun, 2023

Jon shared the most significant and interesting aspects of the bridge in an easily comprehensible and enthusiastic way. Truly fascinating. I highly recommend.

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