NYC's Best: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

NYC's Best: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Walking Tour

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Discover New York City's vibrant hotspot: Brooklyn! This historic neighborhood blends cutting-edge art and culture with rich history & stunning architecture, making it a must-visit destination for all

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Highlights

Discover DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, home to rich history and cultural gems
Visit iconic landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge & trendy Instagram-worthy spots
Learn about Brooklyn’s history, from pizza feuds to the infamous bridge conman
Take in breathtaking, one-of-a-kind views of Manhattan’s skyline from Brooklyn
Uncover the fascinating stories behind Brooklyn's diverse history & culture

Description

This tour begins in the heart of Brooklyn’s trendy DUMBO neighborhood and heads toward the waterfront. Snap stunning views of the Manhattan Bridge and soak in the rich history of this iconic area. Your first stop is Main Street Park, offering gorgeous, uninterrupted views of the East River and Manhattan’s skyline. As you take in the scenery, learn about New York's skyscraper race and its historic importance. Next, delve into the history of Brooklyn’s coffee kings, a rivalry that shaped the industry. Visit a former warehouse turned trendy pop-up spot, Time Out Brooklyn, for a quintessential Brooklyn experience. As you admire the Brooklyn Bridge, hear about a panic that once stopped New Yorkers from crossing it and the creative solution the mayor devised to calm everyone down. At Saint Ann’s Warehouse, learn the wild story of a conman who repeatedly 'sold' the Brooklyn Bridge, duping unsuspecting buyers with his bold claims. Then, satisfy your curiosity (and maybe your appetite) at two of Brooklyn’s most famous pizzerias, where a rivalry for the title of 'best pizza' has been raging for decades. Continuing along the waterfront, explore Brooklyn's transformation and how immigrants reshaped the city. Then, visit Brooklyn Heights, the former home of writers Norman Mailer and Truman Capote, who penned iconic works in this vibrant borough. End the tour with a stop at the famous Saint George Hotel, a filming location for The Godfather, before arriving at Cadman Plaza, where you’ll hear about one mayor’s battle against corruption. Your tour concludes here, near your starting point.

Includes

Unique audio app acts as the tour guide! Follow the audio stories to explore and learn. Download app ahead of time: the link sent to your email will allow you to download the separate audio app onto your phone. Unique password: use the password sent to your email in the app to access your tour. Popular audio narrator acts as tour guide: enjoy a great voice backed by rave reviews! Location-based audio: stories play automatically based on your location. It feels as if you have a tour guide beside you! Learn More: Get extra stories to dive deeper into many stories. Comprehensive routes and stops: don’t miss a single thing. Offline maps: works totally offline without cellular or Wi-Fi. Hands-free: location-based automatic-play audio stories Go at your own pace: start and stop anytime; take breaks as you like. New, extra validity: now valid for a full year after booking and can be used for multiple trips over a year. Action’s personal team available via call, chat, or email.

Important Information

Self-Guided Tour: Includes a mobile app with maps, audio stories, and images.
App Access: Available on the Action Tour Guide app, not the Get Your Guide app.
Unique Password: After booking, you'll receive an email from Action Tour Guide with a unique password. Follow the instructions in the email to download and preview your tours immediately. Do not wait until you're on-site.
Start Anywhere: Begin at the starting point and follow the route; audio plays automatically by location.
Flexible Schedule: Use any day or time, valid for a year; no rebooking needed.
Multi-Use Validity: Valid for an entire year; suitable for multiple trips.
Walking Tours: One tour per couple; share headphones.
24/7 Support: Assistance available via call, chat, or email.