Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge bike tour: Iconic bridges in 2.5h

Ride two of New York's most famous bridges in a single afternoon

A guided bike tour through Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan that crosses the Manhattan Bridge into Chinatown, then the Brooklyn Bridge into Brooklyn Heights, with stops at City Hall Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. The 2.5-hour ride includes a bike, helmet and live English-speaking guide. It starts in DUMBO and ends back there with time left for dinner or shopping.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Brooklyn Bridge45m · entry included
2. Manhattan Bridge45m · entry included
3. Brooklyn Bridge Park30m · entry included
4. Brooklyn Heights25m · entry included
5. DUMBO20m · entry included

Bike tour across NYC bridges and parks

• Start in DUMBO, Brooklyn
• Park near Brooklyn courthouses
• Ride across Manhattan Bridge
• Visit City Hall Park in Lower Manhattan
• Ride along East River to South Port Sea Port
• Cross Brooklyn Bridge into Brooklyn Heights
• Explore Brooklyn Heights neighborhood
• Visit Brooklyn Bridge Park Waterfront
• End tour in Brooklyn with river views

The experience

The tour starts in DUMBO and heads straight to the Manhattan Bridge, pedaling across it into Chinatown before looping back along the East River. You'll pass South Street Seaport and stop at City Hall Park, the first public space built in New York City, then ride the Brooklyn Bridge into Brooklyn Heights: the first historically preserved neighborhood in the United States. The route follows Brooklyn Bridge Park Waterfront on the way back, giving you views of both bridges and the Manhattan skyline from the water's edge.

A live guide in English leads the whole ride and handles the pacing. The tour moves at a steady clip but stays manageable for anyone comfortable on a bike. You get a helmet and a bike suited to city streets, so the only thing you bring is weather-appropriate clothes and the willingness to pedal for two and a half hours. The tour ends back in DUMBO, where the neighborhood's restaurants, bars and shops stay open late if you want to keep going.

What’s included

• Bike and helmet.
• live English-speaking guide for the full 2.5 hours.
• route through DUMBO, Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Brooklyn Giro Bike Tours

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, this tour fits a free afternoon or morning without eating up your whole day, leaving time to explore the neighborhoods where it ends or grab a meal in DUMBO afterward. If you need a shorter introduction to the bridges or prefer a guided walk, a longer all-day itinerary, or a private ride, look for a different option.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Manhattan Bridge crossing like compared to the Brooklyn Bridge?

The Manhattan Bridge comes first in the ride and takes you straight into Chinatown on the Manhattan side. The Brooklyn Bridge crosses later and lands in Brooklyn Heights, a quieter, tree-lined historic district. Both are iconic, but they deliver different views and neighborhoods on either end.

Is this tour hard on the legs if I haven't cycled in a while?

The tour suits all fitness levels and runs 2.5 hours total, so it's a steady ride rather than a sprint. The guide sets the pace and the route is mostly flat city streets and bridge paths, though you will be pedaling the whole time.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the ride?

Wear weather-appropriate clothing for the conditions on the day you ride. The tour operates rain or shine, so dress for what's forecast and bring layers if the temperature might shift.

Can I bring my own bike or do I have to use the tour bike?

The tour includes a bike and helmet, so you'll ride the bike provided. It's set up for city streets and the route, so there's no need to bring your own.

How old do you have to be to join this tour?

The minimum age is 12 years old. Riders need to be comfortable on a bike and able to pedal for the full 2.5 hours.