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Brooklyn Revolution Walking Tour
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and Experience Brooklyn’s Revolutionary Story from 1776 to today
New York
Overview
- Meeting point
- New York
- Group size
- Up to 12 passengers
Rates
| $47 | Adults |
| $47 | Children |
| $47 | Students |
| $47 | U.S. Military |
| $47 | Private Tour - HAMILTON & WASHINGTON: Secrets of the Past |
Details
Rates
Adult (Ages 12+):** $47.95
Child (Ages 11 & Under):** 36.95
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellations##
Free cancellations made at least 48 hours before the tour's scheduled day and time.
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
About
Discover the revolution that is Brooklyn in this exciting Brooklyn walking tour! Step back in time and experience the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Heights. Discover the borough’s revolutionary history and modern reinvention. Take in breathtaking waterfront vistas, extraordinary locales, picturesque parks, and cultural surprises. The Revolutionary Brooklyn Walking Tour is led by a 20-year historian and licensed New York City tour guide.
Our journey begins by crossing the historic Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan. Learn about the 14-year epic saga of the great engineering achievement of the 19th century that connected the “twin cities” of Brooklyn and New York.
We’ll continue in DUMBO where you’ll discover how an antiquated warehouse and factory district was transformed into a prime residential, cultural, and retail/commercial/tech center that businesses like Etsy, Jacques Torres, and West Elm call home.
As we progress through the Brooklyn tour you’ll see the stunning Brooklyn Bridge Park, you’ll see awe-inspiring views from below the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge, plus a perfectly restored 1922 carousel revolving within a “crystal” box.
We’ll explore Brooklyn Heights, New York City’s first suburb and historic district, with spectacular views of Manhattan from the Promenade. We’ll stand near where George Washington conducted a maritime retreat that saved American independence during the Revolutionary War and where Robert Fulton ran his steamboat ferries to and from the Brooklyn suburbs. Discover dozens of elegant pre-Civil War homes and hear the stories of famous residents such as Truman Capote, Norman Mailer, and Arthur Miller. See a house from the movie “Moonstruck,” and discover the 1847 church visited by Abraham Lincoln and led by the most famous preacher in America.
Experience the cultural and historical phenomenon that is Brooklyn on this walking tour. Reserve your place by joining the “Brooklyn Revolution” tour today!
Before you go
Thank you for choosing **Revolutionary Tours NYC** and booking the **Brooklyn Revolution** walking tour.
The tour is conducted in the rain, snow, or shine. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately and wear appropriate shoes for walking. There are NO cancellations, exchanges, or rescheduling for any reason including rain or snow past 48 hours before the tour.
The tour BEGINS IN MANHATTAN** near the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge at 52 Chambers Street (see exact **Meeting Location** info BELOW) and **the tour ENDS IN BROOKLYN.** The tour is approximately 3 miles in distance and takes about 3 hours. You should be in good physical shape for the tour. There are some inclined walkways/sidewalks on the Brooklyn Bridge and along the tour.
Some locations may not be open or accessible depending on weather and/or park closings.
CANCELATIONS
Cancelations MUST be completed at least 48 hours BEFORE THE START OF THE TOUR. The tour is conducted in the rain, snow, or shine. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. There are no cancelations, exchanges, or rescheduling for any reason including rain or snow.
MEETING LOCATION:
The group is meeting **ON THE STEPS** OF the TWEED COURTHOUSE in Manhattan at 52 CHAMBERS STREET (between Broadway and Centre St.).
The closest subway stations to the meeting location are:
City Hall on the R, W
Park Place on the 2, 3
Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall on the 4,5.6
Chambers Street on the J, Z
The tour ends in Brooklyn.** The closest subway station to the end of the tour is the A, C High Street station. The 2, 3 Clark Street station is within walking distance.
Please check MTA.info website for subway closures and service restrictions.
IMPORTANT:
WITH CURRENT DELAYS IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC, GIVE YOURSELF ADDITIONAL TIME TO GET TO THE MEETING LOCATION.
Please arrive 15 minutes EARLY to check in. **The tour leaves the meeting location after 5 minutes. As the tour goes over the Brooklyn Bridge it is VERY difficult to meet up with the group. Once the tour departs you'll need to meet the group in BROOKLYN about 2 hours into the tour.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
SOCIAL DISTANCING/MASKS: Please practice social distancing from the people not in your party. You and your party are welcome to wear masks if you choose.
By taking this tour, you and your party voluntarily assume all risks including those related to exposure to COVID-19.
If you have trouble finding the meeting location or are running late, please call or text **917-475-6839** as soon as possible. Again, please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Please keep this phone number handy on the day of the tour in case you lose the group.
No food or drinks are provided on the tour.
Any questions before the tour you can email [email protected].
Thank you!
