Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour
Overview
Beyond the Brooklyn Bridge’s stately exterior lies an epic origin story! Now over 130 years old, the granite and limestone structure has dazzled both tourists and residents alike. On this tour you will not only unpack the history behind the Brooklyn Bridge, but also explore its many hidden secrets!
What's Included
- Guided walking tour led by a native New Yorker
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Financial District
New York, NY 10038, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
This tour ends at the Fruit Street Sitting Area, which is located at the corner of Orange Street and Columbia Heights.
What To Expect
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City Hall Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Bridge
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-26697P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Guided walking tour led by a native New Yorker.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guided walking tour led by a native New Yorker
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
