Private tour in New York City Gary D
up to 8 people
2 hours 30 minutes
Walking
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Gary D.
I am a native New Yorker, born and raised on the Upper West Side, who's lived and worked my entire...
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Every time I am on the Brooklyn Bridge, it is as if I am there for the first time. I am struck at how beautiful it is, the sweep of the cables is mesmerizing. And each time I am also reminded of what it took to build it. The story of the most famous bridge in the world is incredible. The engineering, the beauty, the determination of an incredibly stubborn family to get this job done and the sacrifices they made is a story that I love to tell. The Brooklyn Bridge, built by two great cities to link together without the forces of nature posing any sort of obstacle. The bridge is the pinnacle of late 19th century engineering and design. Once upon a time the Brooklyn Bridge was called "The Eighth Wonder of the World".
We will meet in front of the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, at the intersection of Chambers Street and Centre Street. Due to space limitations on the Bridge, we will discuss the construction and history of the bridge, the political shenanigans, get an overview of the history of where we are, and then proceed on to the bridge. We will stop for photo ops at various points on the way. We will then tour a bit of DUMBO at the Brooklyn end of the bridge. We will end at the Fulton Ferry landing in Brooklyn Bridge park. The entire distance walked is 1. 7 miles, including the Bridge. There is a moderate uphill to the middle of the Bridge, but then a moderate downhill will follow. *There are several food choices (from Juliana's and Grimaldi's Pizza, Shake Shack to the River Cafe), 2 of the best ice cream spots in NYC (Ample Hills and Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory) as well as spectacular (I do not use that word often but you will see why I do), iconic views of the Bridge and lower Manhattan.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
Walking. The bridge has an arc to it. There is some up hill walking, then down hill once passed the middle of the bridge. To get to the subway lines after Fulton Landing there is some walking to do and it is up hill.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We will meet in front of the Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, at the intersection of Chambers Street and Centre Street. This site is close to several subway lines.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
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