Kings County Trip Overview
A private walking tour to explore one of the most historic neighborhoods of New York City – Brooklyn Heights with Dumbo and the Brooklyn Bridge. During the Tour, we will enjoy unparalleled views over the Manhattan Skyline and the New York Bay right from the Brooklyn Promenade Park. We will be walking along tree-lined streets with some of the most gorgeous townhomes in the city and we will learn how Brooklyn Heights transformed over the past 200 years. We will have plenty of opportunities for photos and to learn how this area, and the city, has changed throughout the centuries adapting to new challenges. A tour that can be equally enjoyed by first-time and returning visitors as it focuses on hidden gems, fun facts and anecdotes. To close our tour, as we cross the bridge, we will learn what it took to build the first suspension bridge in the world.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Kings County, United States
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kings County, New York, United States
A private walking tour to explore one of the most historic neighborhoods of New York City – Brooklyn Heights with Dumbo and the Brooklyn Bridge. During the Tour, we will enjoy unparalleled views over the Manhattan Skyline and the New York Bay right from the Brooklyn Promenade Park. We will be walking along tree-lined streets with some of the most gorgeous townhomes in the city and we will learn how Brooklyn Heights transformed over the past 200 years. We will have plenty of opportunities for photos and to learn how this area, and the city, has changed throughout the centuries adapting to new challenges. A tour that can be equally enjoyed by first-time and returning visitors as it focuses on hidden gems, fun facts and anecdotes. To close our tour, as we cross the bridge, we will learn what it took to build the first suspension bridge in the world.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Brooklyn Heights, Pierrepont St & Henry ST, Brooklyn, NY
Panoramic walk around the Historic District of Brooklyn Heights. During our walk we will explore some of the most iconic streets and sights of Brooklyn Height including – Love Lane, Henry St, Pierrepont St, the former 4 Chimneys House and more.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Remsen St to Orange St along the East River, Brooklyn, NY
We will walk the entire Promenade, approx. 1,826-foot (557 m) long. We will enjoy unparalleled views of the bay, the bridge and the skyline.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Fulton Ferry District, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
We’ll walk by Fulton Landing, the historic Brooklyn’s waterfront on our way to Dumbo.
Pass By: Jane’s Carousel, Brooklyn Bridge Park at Dock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
We’ll see the historic Jane’s Carousel built in 1922 for the Idora Park amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio.
Stop At: Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Exploring Dumbo Waterfront including a quick trip to the rooftop (on 5th floor) of the Time Out Market for some panoramic views followed by the iconic Washington Street view with the Manhattan Bridge & the Empire State Building as your backdrop. A view that many will remember from the iconic movie “Once Upon A Time In America” (1984)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, NY 10038
We will walk the Bridge from Dumbo to Manhattan. The walk will be approx. 45 minutes. Our tour will end after crossing the Bridge by City Hall Park.
Duration: 45 minutes
