Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour

New York City, New York

Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour

New York City, New York

Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Experience the iconic Brooklyn Bridge like never before with our unique walking tour. Uncover its hidden secrets and discover the epic origin story of one of New York City's most beloved landmarks.

🕵️‍♀️ Uncover hidden secrets and forgotten stories about the Brooklyn Bridge

🏞️ Explore an abandoned park that's hidden in plain sight

🗽 Discover the site of the nation's first White House

🚶‍♂️ Walk across the bridge span and enjoy one of the best views of New York City

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Once a month on either Saturday or Sunday

Full description

Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the rich history of the Brooklyn Bridge, an engineering marvel that has stood the test of time for over 130 years. On this walking tour, you'll get an up-close and personal look at the bridge's stately exterior, as well as uncover its many secrets.

Our expert tour guide will take you on an unforgettable adventure that includes exploring an old Cold War fallout shelter, discovering hidden champagne vaults, and meeting a group of bridge jumper survivors who share their inspiring stories of hope and resilience.

As you walk along the bridge's perimeter, you'll also discover an abandoned park that's hidden in plain sight, and uncover the location of the hidden statue of the family of engineers who built the bridge. And if that's not enough, we'll take you to the site of the nation's first White House, a hidden gem that's often overlooked by tourists.

Practical information

How far in advance should I book this tour?
We recommend booking at least one week in advance to secure your spot on the tour.

Where does the tour meet?
The tour meets on the north side of the Jacob Mould Fountain, facing City Hall. The fountain is inside City Hall Park, located at 43 Park Row, New York, NY 10038.

How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Is this tour ADA accessible?
Unfortunately, this tour is not ADA accessible.

Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly outdoors, so be prepared to walk and explore the Brooklyn Bridge and its surroundings. Don't worry, we'll take plenty of breaks along the way!

Who will be our guide?
One of our licensed New York tour guides will lead the way, and they're always a local New Yorker! They'll share their expert knowledge and insider tips with you as you explore one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.