Brooklyn Bridge Historical Walking Tour
New York City, New York
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Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 2 hours
Explore the Brooklyn Bridge and discover its amazing history and incredible secrets on this 2-hour walking tour. This tour will start in the old Five Points district, walk through Manhattan's Civic Center area, explore Brooklyn Heights, and of course cross the Great Bridge itself.
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Explore the Brooklyn Bridge and discover its amazing history and incredible secrets on this 2-hour walking tour. This tour will start in the old Five Points district, walk through Manhattan's Civic Center area, explore Brooklyn Heights, and of course cross the Great Bridge itself.Have you ever wondered what life was like in 19th century America for poor immigrants? Ever wonder where New York’s secret treasure vaults for the insanely rich are? Learn all this and more as you walk across the eighth wonder of the world. Get ready to discover the amazing story of the Brooklyn Bridge and learn about incredible men and women who built it.
This tour starts in the old Five Points district, New York City's most notorious slum, where you will learn all about the immigrants who came to this country and helped in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Then, take a walk through Manhattan's Civic Center area where your guide will introduce the city's most corrupt politician, Boss Tweed himself. From there you will take on the Great Bridge itself.
On the bridge, you will learn how it was constructed, the amazing inventions of the 19th century engineers who designed it, and the dangerous working conditions they faced. Finally, the tour ends on the Brooklyn Promenade for the most picturesque view of the Manhattan skyline and to discuss the legacy of this amazing landmark.
At the end of your tour, your guides can direct you to the nearest transportation to get you back to Manhattan.
This tour starts in the old Five Points district, New York City's most notorious slum, where you will learn all about the immigrants who came to this country and helped in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Then, take a walk through Manhattan's Civic Center area where your guide will introduce the city's most corrupt politician, Boss Tweed himself. From there you will take on the Great Bridge itself.
On the bridge, you will learn how it was constructed, the amazing inventions of the 19th century engineers who designed it, and the dangerous working conditions they faced. Finally, the tour ends on the Brooklyn Promenade for the most picturesque view of the Manhattan skyline and to discuss the legacy of this amazing landmark.
At the end of your tour, your guides can direct you to the nearest transportation to get you back to Manhattan.
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