Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour

The 2.1 km stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge makes a great walking tour with unparalleled views of the New York Skyline

For a true Big Apple experience, spend a sunny afternoon strolling across the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the most iconic landmarks in New York City for over 125 years. Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge crosses the East River connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. The timeless beauty of it's Gothic-inspired stone pylons and sweeping steel cables has inspired many, including Walt Whitman, Frank Sinatra and Georgia O'Keefe. the Brooklyn Bridge Walk allows visitors to follow in their footsteps for a unique vantage point to appreciate the breathtaking New York City skyline with unrivalled views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Departing from Brooklyn offers a more dramatic perspective, while beginning in Manhattan may be more convenient. Starting on either end, the walkway offers 1.3 miles of outstanding photo opportunities, so bring your camera and plan on spending at least one hour. Remember to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes; the wood plank walkway is not high heel friendly. Sightseers should stay within the designated pedestrian area an be mindful of cyclists.

There are no facilities or food vendors available on the Brooklyn Bridge Walk, but you can enjoy a treat of Brooklyn Ice Cream (1 Water St) or enjoy a world-famous slice at Grimaldi's (19 Old Fulton Street). On the Manhattan side, it is a short walk to South Street Seaport for a wide variety of dining options (Pier 17, Fulton and South Street)

Cost: Free - There is no entrance fee for the walkway.

Hours: Daily - 24/7.

Website: Brooklyn Bridge

Address: Manhattan side - Park Row and Center Street, near City Hall Park; Brooklyn side - Prospect Street at the Washington Street overpass (The entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge Walkway is a stairway on the left in the underpass. It is a bit tricky to locate).

Getting There on Transit
Subway Train / Bus	Subway Station	Walking Time
4, 5 or 6	Brooklyn Bridge / City Hall	2 minutes
N or R	City Hall	5 minutes
A or C	High Street / Brooklyn Bridge	6 minutes
2 or 3	Clark Street / Brooklyn Bridge	9 minutes
From Manhattan, take the 4, 5 or 6 train to Brooklyn Bridge / City Hall and follow Park Row to Center Street (2 minutes) or take the N or R to City Hall and walk east across City Hall Park to Park Row, turn right and walk north to the promenade entrance (5 minutes). From Brooklyn, take the A or C train to High Street / Brooklyn Bridge stop and go north on Cadman Plaza E, then left on Prospect Street to the stairs in the underpass (4 minutes) or for a more scenic, but slightly longer route take the 2 or 3 train to Clark Street, take the elevator to street level, turn left onto Little Henry Street, cross at Cranberry Street and take the path through the co-op houses. Continue across the street to Cadman Plaza West and follow the path through Cadman Plaza Park to Washington Street (9 minutes)