Brooklyn Bike Tour: 20+ neighborhoods on two wheels

Ride the neighborhoods locals actually live in

A guided bike tour of Brooklyn covering over 20 neighborhoods, starting in DUMBO and looping through Fort Greene, Prospect Park, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn Bridge Park with a live English-speaking guide. The tour runs 4.5 hours and includes a bike, helmet, snacks and a guide who knows the streets. You choose the 2pm departure. Minimum age is 13, though specialized infant seats are available for younger children.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Prospect Park25m · entry included
2. Brooklyn Heights Promenade
3. Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn cycling tour highlights

• Start at our office
• Cycle under Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge
• Visit historic park
• See historic home
• Explore desirable Brooklyn neighborhood
• Stop at Prospect Park
• Pass through up and coming area
• View post WWII brownstone area
• See court houses
• Walk Brooklyn Heights Promenade
• Visit first protestant church in Brooklyn
• Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park
• End in DUMBO with ferry terminal stops

The experience

The tour starts at the office in DUMBO, under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and moves through the neighborhoods that define the borough, not the postcard version, but the places where people actually live. You'll ride through Fort Greene's tree-lined blocks, climb into Prospect Park (Brooklyn's largest), pass through the post-WWII brownstone areas, and roll down to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for sweeping views of Lower Manhattan. The guide picks the stops based on the group: local distilleries, breweries and pie shops might be on the route, depending on who's riding that day.

The route covers ground: historic parks, court houses, the newly redeveloped area under the Brooklyn Bridge, and the waterfront at Red Hook and Brooklyn Bridge Park. You're on the bike for most of it, so the pace is steady but not punishing. A helmet and snacks come with the tour, and the guide is a local cyclist who knows which streets are worth the detour and which ones to skip. The 2pm start gives you the afternoon light and gets you back before the evening rush.

You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness to keep up. This is a working tour of a real city, not a leisurely roll. The bike is provided, and if you're bringing a child under 13, specialized infant seats are available. Public transportation is nearby if you need to bail early or get back to your hotel without riding.

What’s included

• Bike, helmet, snacks and a live English-speaking guide.
• specialized infant seats available for children under 13.

Options for this experience

2 options

BrooklynGuide in English · 11:00

2pm Brooklyn TourGuide in English · 14:00Bike tour of Brooklyn

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (19 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 90 years) · Youth (18 years) · Child (13 to 17 years) · Infant (1 to 12 years)

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Brooklyn Giro Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the neighborhoods where Brooklynites actually live rather than the Instagram stops: a local guide and a set route mean you're not deciding which way to turn at every corner, and the stops at local spots depend on who's in the group that day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 years); Child (13 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 12 years).

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 neighborhoods does the Brooklyn bike tour actually stop in?

The tour visits over 20 Brooklyn neighborhoods including Fort Greene, Prospect Park, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and DUMBO. The guide also stops at historic parks, brownstone areas, court houses, and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which overlooks Lower Manhattan.

How long is the Brooklyn bike tour and what's included?

The tour runs 4.5 hours and includes a bike, helmet, snacks and a live guide in English. The 2pm departure is the scheduled start time, and you ride through the neighborhoods rather than stop at every single block.

What makes this Brooklyn bike tour different from just renting a bike?

A local guide leads the route and chooses stops based on the group: distilleries, breweries and bakeries might be included depending on who's riding. The guide knows which streets matter and which ones to skip, and the snacks and helmet are included in the price.

Can I do the Brooklyn bike tour if I have health concerns?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to complete the 4.5-hour ride.