Brooklyn Bridge Tours and Visiting Information

As one of the oldest suspension bridges in the country, Brooklyn Bridge is considered as an iconic part of the New York skyline and the National Historic Landmark. Spanning over the East River, Brooklyn Bridge links the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Brooklyn Bridge offers an unparalleled spectacular view of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. No wonder the bridge is a source of inspiration for many artists such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Walt Whitman and more.

Familiarize yourself with Brooklyn Bridge by reading more facts. The total length of Brooklyn Bridge is 5,989 feet. The width is 85 feet. The bridge features six lanes for motor vehicles (cars only) and a separate walkway along the centerline for pedestrians and bicycles. Commercial vehicles and buses are prohibited because of restrictions of the roadway's height and weight. The pedestrian walkway is higher than the automobile lanes. Learn more facts about the bridge before setting out:

Brooklyn Bridge

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With such great historic, architectural and cultural significance, Brooklyn Bridge will definitely take you to the essence of NYC. Whether you like a walking tour or bike tour, the great bridge would render you with unforgettable memories that you would appreciate for the rest of your life.

Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour

Want to feel like a New Yorker? The best way to know the city is on foot. New York City is meant for pedestrians. And your walking tour would be incompetent without a visit to Brooklyn Bridge. Do make a day of it!

If you start your walking tour from the Brooklyn side, the pedestrian walkway is accessible either from Tillary/Adams Streets or a staircase on Prospect St between Cadman Plaza East and West. If your tour starts from the Manhattan side, you can enter the pedestrian walkway either from the end of Centre Street or through the unpaid south staircase of Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall IRT subway station.

To make this famous sightseeing experience even better, we suggest you to start your walking tour around 5:00 pm. It's not hot late in the afternoon and you can get a different look of Manhattan skyline during the sunset hour. The entire journey will take you just about 1 hour.

While strolling through the bridge, you can overlook the East River, Governor's Island, the Woolworth Building, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. Upon arriving Brooklyn, don't forget to take a look at the Brooklyn Bridge Park right on the waterfront. For those who need a guide and want to hear old stories about NYC and Brooklyn Bridge, you can register for a walking tour by contacting NYC Tourist at 917-657-7881 or visiting:

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Feel hungry? How about rewarding yourself with a delicious pizza dinner at the famed Grimaldi's Pizzeria in DUMBO, near Brooklyn Bridge. This restaurant serves possibly the best pizza in Brooklyn at reasonable prices. Chances are you might need to wait in line though. If you don't feel like waiting, try some other restaurants near the Brooklyn Bridge:

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Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour

Pedaling on once the largest suspension bridge in the world would be a remarkable experience as well. A ride across the Brooklyn Bridge is a healthy and active way to get around and experience New Your City. Let's experience the "Big Apple" and stay healthy!

Manhattan entrance of the bicycle path is on Park Row and Centre Street, across from City Hall Park. Brooklyn entrance can be accessed from stairs to Cadman Plaza East and Prospect Street, ramp to Johnson and Adams. A relaxed afternoon cycling tour on Brooklyn Bridge has become a unique way of life in the city. You can bring bottled water and snacks to keep your legs moving.

Have not got a bike yet? Central Park Bike Tours is at your service. It's the leading bicycle rental and tours company in New York City. The company is located one block south of Central Park. What are you hesitating for? Rent a bike and take off! You can contact their custom service at 212-541-8759. Learn more info about Central Park Bike Tours by visiting its homepage:

Central Park Bike Tours

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