NYC: Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Discover New York City’s historic borough of Brooklyn.
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Location
High Street - Brooklyn Bridge Station, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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Agenda
Explore DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, historic and cultural gems of the borough
See iconic landmarks, from Brooklyn Bridge to trendy Instagram-worthy spots
Discover Brooklyn’s history, from pizza rivalries to the Brooklyn Bridge conma
Enjoy breathtaking views of Manhattan’s skyline unique to Brooklyn
Uncover the stories behind Brooklyn's rich history and vibrant culture
About this event
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. NOTE: This 2-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Brooklyn in 1-2 hours.
Embark on a self-guided audio and GPS tour which begins in the center of Brooklyn’s popular DUMBO neighborhood and continues toward the waterfront. Get some picture-perfect views of the Manhattan Bridge and pick up some interesting historical facts along the way.
Get your first look at the famous East River at Main Street Park and enjoy the gorgeous, uninterrupted views of Manhattan’s skyline. Admire the urban vistas, hear the history behind New York’s race to the sky with these towering structures. Continue along the river, and get an insight into the notable figures of Brooklyn’s early coffee industry and the bitter rivalries that followed.
Take in the full span of the Brooklyn Bridge and hear about a panic that prevented New Yorkers from crossing it — as well as the unorthodox solution the mayor came up with to reassure everyone. Walk toward the picturesque arches of Saint Ann’s Warehouse, hear the true story of a conman who claimed he owned the Brooklyn Bridge — and made tons of money selling it multiple times.
Visit Brooklyn Heights, where author Norman Mailer wrote his most famous works. Stop by the iconic Saint George Hotel, where a famous scene from The Godfather was filmed. Finally, head to Cadman Park Plaza and hear about one New York mayor’s Herculean struggle against corruption in the city. The walking tour will conclude here, not far from where it began.
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
Points of Interest along the New York Brooklyn:
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Manhattan Bridge
- Main St Park
- Pebble Beach
- Jane's Carousel
- Arches of St Ann’s Warehouse
- Manhattan’s Financial District
- Tammany Hall
- Brooklyn-Manhattan Merger
- Fruit Streets & Sitting Area
- Columbia Heights
- The Towers Hotel
- Truman Capote's House
- St George Hotel
- Cadman Plaza Park
- War Memorial
Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:
- This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you walk
- The in-depth audio narration plays as you walk
- The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
- Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline
- Tour your way: choose when to start, stop fast-forward, or rewind
- Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email
This is a self-guided tour. It begins at High Street-Brooklyn Bridge Station, New York. Be sure to check your email before you begin driving to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. If you have any questions, please contact us by call, chat, or email.
What's included
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
What's not included
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Food/Drinks
Know before you book
- Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
- Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
- Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
- Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
- Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
- Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.