Manhattan Bridge Tours
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A distinctive feature of New York City's skyline, Manhattan Bridge spans the water that separates Manhattan and Brooklyn, and carries more than 450,000 commuters every day. When the Manhattan Bridge opened in 1909, it was celebrated as an engineering marvel. Today, visitors enjoy the bridge's architectural flourishes, cables, and towers.
The Basics
Approach the bridge from Chinatown on the Manhattan side to discover an arch and colonnade with city landmark status and then cross to the Brooklyn side to enjoy views of Downtown.
Spot the bridge on citywide sightseeing tours and cruises, which typically offer skyline views. Bus tours, motorcycle tours, and thematic neighborhood tours also tend to pass the bridge; if you book a private tour you can usually customize your itinerary. Boat tours typically pass under the Manhattan Bridge, with some offering dinner and drinks, while athletic visitors can take a tour that crosses the bridge and lets you work up a sweat.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Architecture fans enjoy the bridge's plaza—created by Carrère and Hastings—who designed the Public Library's celebrated main branch.
- You can cycle over the bridge via the bikeway, which separates bikes from pedestrians.
- The bridge is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
How to Get There
To cross the Manhattan Bridge from the Manhattan side, enter at the intersection of Canal and Bowery Streets. On the Brooklyn side, enter at Jay and Sands Streets. To get to the bridge, it's easiest to take the subway. On the Manhattan side, take the N, Q, R, or W trains to Canal Street or the F to East Broadway. On the Brooklyn side, take the F train to the York Street Station.
When to Get There
Since the Brooklyn Bridge gets extremely crowded on weekends, the Manhattan Bridge is a great place to visit on Saturday or Sunday; you can avoid crowds altogether in the evening and during the week. Winter in New York can be cold and windy, so expect the bridge to be blustery. Take an evening walk across the bridge for stunning views of New York's skyline.
Walking Across the Bridge to Chinatown
The Manhattan side of the bridge exits a few short blocks from Chinatown. As one of New York's historic immigrant neighborhoods, you'll find narrow streets, shops and markets, and some of New York's best Chinese food.Don’t miss Doyers Street, which has a mural painted on its asphalt and several great restaurants.
Address: South Street and FDR Drive, New York City, New York, USA, USA
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Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Tour
See the highlights of New York City without the hassle of navigating traffic or public transportation by booking a Big Bus tour. The hop-on hop-off tour enables busy travelers to relax and enjoy the sights from the double-decker bus. Along the way, you can choose the attractions that interest you most rather than being caught up on a group tour.
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$47.20
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New York Helicopter Flight: Grand Island
Get an aerial view of New York City on this comprehensive helicopter ride. The sightseeing flight reveals all the top landmarks—from Central Park and Times Square to the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge. This enables you to see more in minutes than you could in a day of exploring on foot, making the tour ideal for first-time visitors who want to get acquainted with the city.
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$363.00
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$363.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental
Avoid the confines of a group tour and explore Manhattan and Brooklyn at your own pace with this customizable bike rental. Traveling by bike lets you fit in more attractions than you could on foot and enjoy highlights such as skyline views from the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, a variety of rental options lets you plan a trip that suits your schedule and interests.
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$8.17
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$8.17
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Brooklyn Bridge Waterfront Guided Bike Tour
COVID-19: Still providing tours, but only private, only your group. Masks and other precautions observed.
We'll see Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park and the DUMBO warehouse district. After a quick tour of City Hall area, we roll over the Brooklyn Bridge with stops for the perfect photo ops of the gorgeous Wall Street skyline. While there, I'll share historical insights into the twin icons of New York City's East River: the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. We'll continue on to the charming brownstone streets of Brooklyn. After a stop at the beautiful Promenade, we'll zip through NYC's newest, most innovative and beautiful 85-acre waterfront playground, the Brooklyn Bridge Park (just opened in 2010). There will be stops and photo ops galore in the shabby-chic shipping and warehouse districts of DUMBO, Vinegar Hill and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. You’ll get a peek into the history of Brooklyn’s shipping industry that once thrived on these docks and cobblestone streets.
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$45.00
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$45.00
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Deluxe Private SUV Tour: Best of NYC
Skip the hassle of getting around in New York City with a local guide and a private SUV. This tour of Lower Manhattan shows you the best of the borough, including historic Greenwich Village, SoHo, TriBeCa, Chinatown, and Little Italy, among other neighborhoods and sites. Learn about the history of each place and hop out to take photos as often as you like. Upgrade to a half-day tour to explore Upper and Mid-Manhattan too.
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$675.00
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$675.00
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands

NYC Statue of Liberty Cruise
See New York City from the water with a sightseeing cruise from a bustling East River Pier. Navigate the New York Harbor for stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, watch for the iconic shape of the World Financial Center, and capture unforgettable images of the city skyline. See Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge, then watch the Big Apple’s shoreline unfurl as you take it in from the deck of a comfortable sightseeing vessel.
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

NYC Night Bus Tour, from Times Square to the Brooklyn Bridge
Watch New York City come to life after dark on an evening coach tour by double-decker bus, and follow an exciting route through the heart of Midtown Manhattan’s highlights. See Times Square’s towering lights and capture unforgettable images of the Empire State Building’s bright spire, then continue through the bustling streets to the Manhattan Bridge. Enjoy recorded narration throughout the tour, learn about New York’s colorful history, and hear about life in a city that never sleeps.
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A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
Brooklyn is packed with pizzerias, but knowing where to go for a quality slice can be a challenge. On this sightseeing and pizza bus tour from Manhattan, explore one of New York City's trendiest boroughs from end-to-end, seeing Dumbo, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, and Coney Island. Along the way, stop at two of Brooklyn's best pizzerias to sink your teeth into Neapolitan- and Sicilian-style slices.
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New York City Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Half-Day Private Tour
Tour Manhattan with your own private guide once your cruise docks at its New York City port. Your native New Yorker guide can fill you in on local history while leading you to top sights and attractions. Discover neighborhoods like Chinatown and SoHo and drive across the Brooklyn Bridge for stunning Manhattan views. Once your excursion is through, your driver will drop you at your hotel or area airport of choice.
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$447.50
Price varies by group size
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$447.50
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

NOW OPEN: Cruise around Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Pier 36
Even travelers with limited time can enjoy some of the best views in NYC with this quick Big Apple sightseeing cruise. Meet up at Pier 36 to set sail in the East River, where you can expect standout skyline views from the ship's deck. Relax and enjoy views of top area sights—like the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges—and make your way to see the iconic Statue of Liberty.
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$27.72
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$27.72
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx Contrast Tour in Spanish or English
New York City has many sides. So many that most visitors and even some locals don’t see them all. This guided tour takes you to some hidden enclaves in the Big Apple: visiting Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. Stop in multicultural neighborhoods to learn about local culture, sample the food, and see landmarks from famous films.
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$49.00
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$49.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

New York Double-Decker Bus Night Tour
See New York City shine in all its glory on this illuminating night tour. From aboard an open-top double-decker bus, see the lights and evening activity of Times Square, Greenwich Village, SoHo, the Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and more. Savor incredible panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline at night.
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$29.00
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Big Bus New York Night Tour
Seeing New York City at night on your own can be hard if you don’t know the city well, and getting from place to place could mean waiting on taxi after taxi. This Big Bus New York night tour takes care of the transport for you, so you can sightsee at night without the stress. Ride on a double-decker bus, and listen to commentary while you take in NYC sights.
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$44.10
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$44.10
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Valentine's Day Weekend 2020 Sunset Sail
Celebrate Valentine's Day and Weekend with your loved ones aboard Our yacht departing from pier 36 right under the famous Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy a beautiful sunset sail on the New York Harbor with someone close to your heart. Cozy up as you take in the New York's most iconic sights - the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge and the NYC Skyline - all while sipping on a glass of wine or hot coco from our cash bar.
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$32.00
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NOW OPEN Statue of Liberty Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & New York City Sky Line
Enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, and Statue of Liberty when you book this sunset cruise. Make your own way to Pier 36, hop aboard your vessel, and take to the water just as the sun starts to set. During your excursion, you’ll glide past Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges—and will enjoy marvelous views of the skyline as the lights start to come on.
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$19.24
$1.02 savings
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$19.24
$1.02 savings
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

NOW OPEN: Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise 60 Min
Enjoy a 60 minute sightseeing cruise departing from the Brooklyn Bridge. See the NYC famous skyline. We will sail right next to the Statue of Liberty and you will have incredible opportunities to take selfies and group phones with the Statue of Liberty and the NYC Skyline. You will see the new incredible change to the skyline with the all new observatory, The Edge, located at the famous Hudson Yards. Upgrade you activity to include the tickets to The Edge.
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$6.00 savings
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Private NYC Highlights by Chauffeured Escalade
Make the most of your time in New York on a private tour of the city’s highlights. Your personal guide and separate chauffeur ensure easy access to locations on the day’s itinerary, which is customized to fit your needs and interests. You’ll see more of the city than you ever could by foot, cab, or public transit, and leave with an insider’s perspective on its most iconic neighborhoods.
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$1,066.67
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$1,066.67
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NYC Super Saver Combo Tour: All of Manhattan & Brooklyn
Welcome to New York. We will take you through the heart of the city where you will hear stories about its iconic buildings & how the city became the center of power and wealth after it was traded from the Dutch in the 1600s.
You’ll find five GPS tours in one app - Midtown Manhattan, Central Park, Brooklyn, Battery Park & Grand Central Terminal.
This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore New York’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value.
All audios play automatically based on location.
Here's how it works: Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, drive to the Visitor Center. Once there, launch the app and simply follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience.
Uncertain Travel Date? The tour’s valid for 30 days from booking!
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$16.00
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$16.00
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New York City Hop-on Hop-Off Tour including One World Observatory Admission
Put the 'big' in the Big Apple by covering a huge swath of Manhattan on this 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and then gain entry to the sky-high One World Observatory in lower Manhattan. Save your feet and leg muscles by riding comfortably on the double-decker bus, learning about the history of the city as you go, getting off when something strikes your interest. Then head to One World Observatory for a stunning view. Upgrade to a 48-hour 'all loops' ticket to see even more.
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$88.00
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$88.00
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Circle Line: NYC Liberty Cruise
See the highlights of New York City from the water on this sightseeing cruise along the Hudson River. Ideal for first-time visitors who want to see as much as possible and avoid waiting in traffic, this cruise offers views of the Manhattan skyline, One World Trade Center, and the Empire State Building, plus close-ups of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
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$31.00
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$31.00
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The Weekender City Running Tour Package
Join City Running Tours on two days of guided running tours throughout New York City's most well known landmarks.
Day 1 will take you on an 4 mile adventure through the world's most well know green space, Central Park. It's hard to imagine that everything you see while running through park was put there by design, but that's exactly what you'll experience on this running tour. The lower portion of the park features the most ambitious landscape architecture ever implemented in the United States and magically escorts the viewer out of the city and into a peaceful park surrounding.
Day 2 brings you on a 4 mile tour over the most iconic landmark in all of New York, the Brooklyn Bridge. At any time of day the bridge provides great views of Manhattan and Brooklyn and offers a look back at the origins of modern day New York City, when Manhattan and Brooklyn were still separate cities.
Run with us and check off your bucket list as these will be two days that you will always remember!
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$80.00
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$80.00

Private Highlights Tour of New York (Full Day)
With so many sights to see in New York City, make sure you get to see the ones that matter most to you. This private full-day tour of the city is tailored to your wants and needs. Your customized itinerary takes you to the places you request, and your private guide's commentary is based on your interests. See famous places such as Grand Central Station, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, Wall Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
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$1,594.67
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$1,594.67
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Private Tour of Queens, Harlem & Brooklyn
Take a break from central Manhattan to explore the outer limits of New York City, from Harlem to Brooklyn. Throughout the day you enjoy a private guide and chauffeur service in an air-conditioned vehicle, which eliminates the hassle of taking public transit or navigating on your own. See landmarks and points of interest often missed by visitors, including the oldest bar in Queens and a crafts market in Williamsburg.
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$1,253.34
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Private Tour of Brooklyn (Half Day)
Explore New York City’s largest and oldest borough on this half-day guided tour of Brooklyn. Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup, craft a custom itinerary to suit your interests, and get an insider’s view of this fascinating and diverse city within a city. Feast on delicious food from far flung cultures, admire two-century-old Brownstones, and check out colorful street art on one convenient tour.
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$474.67
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