Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour: Brooklyn, DUMBO & Downtown Manhattan

Two bridges, four neighborhoods, one ride through New York's heart

A small-group bike tour through Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan that crosses the Brooklyn Bridge on foot, then pedals through Chinatown, the 9/11 Memorial, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights on a Dutch-style or e-bike. Groups stay under 15 riders with a live guide in English, Spanish, French, German or Portuguese. You choose your bike type and language at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. 9/11 Memorial & Museum5m
2. Chinatown5m
3. Manhattan Bridge5m
4. DUMBO5m
5. Brooklyn Bridge5m
6. Brooklyn Bridge Park5m
7. Brooklyn Heights5m

Bike tour across Manhattan and Brooklyn

• Cross Brooklyn Bridge on foot
• Ride past Foley Square and Court District
• Visit National 9/11 Memorial
• Explore Chinatown
• Visit Little Italy
• Cross Manhattan Bridge by bike
• Explore DUMBO neighborhood
• Stop at Jane's Carousel
• Admire skyline from Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Finish in Brooklyn Heights

The experience

The ride starts by walking your bike across the Brooklyn Bridge alongside the Manhattan skyline, then picks up pace through Downtown Manhattan. You'll pass Foley Square and the United States Court District before reaching the 9/11 Memorial, where reflecting pools honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. From there, the route winds through Chinatown, the largest in the Western Hemisphere, and into Little Italy, giving you a sense of how these neighborhoods stack their histories block by block.

After crossing the Manhattan Bridge back into Brooklyn on two wheels, the tour enters DUMBO, a former industrial neighborhood now known for its cobblestone streets and the angles people chase for photos. You'll stop at Jane's Carousel, a restored 1922 carousel housed in a glass pavilion inside Brooklyn Bridge Park, and take in the skyline from the piers before finishing in Brooklyn Heights, the historic residential neighborhood that's been a filming location for shows like Sex and the City. The whole route covers roughly 2.6 hours of riding and walking, paced so you're not racing but moving steadily through the city.

You ride a comfortable Dutch-style bike or upgrade to an e-bike, and both come with a helmet and basket. A knowledgeable local guide leads the group, pointing out the architecture, the stories behind the bridges, and the neighborhoods as they change block to block. The small-group format, up to 15 travelers, means you're not herded through on a massive tour, but you're also not alone navigating the streets.

What’s included

• Use of a Dutch-style bike or e-bike.
• helmet.
• basket.
• a knowledgeable local guide in your choice of language.
• small-group format with up to 15 travelers.

Options for this experience

10 options

Classic bike tour in English13:00 and 14:00Classic Dutch bike

Classic bike tour in SpanishAvailable from 1 Dec · 13:00Dutch bike

Classic bike tour in Dutch10:00 and 13:00Dutch bike

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Classic bike tour in French10:00Dutch bike

Classic bike tour in German10:00Dutch bike

E-bike option for the tour in German10:00E-bike for an effortless ride

E-bike option for the tour in SpanishAvailable from 1 Dec · 13:00E-bike for an effortless ride

E-bike option for the tour in English13:00 and 14:00E-bike for an effortless ride

E-bike option for the tour in Dutch10:00 and 13:00E-bike for an effortless ride

E-bike option for the tour in French10:00E-bike for an effortless ride

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Dutch

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Holland Bikes Corporation

Is this one for you?Pick the e-bike if you want to cover all five neighborhoods without stopping to rest, or choose the regular bike if you prefer a slower pace with breaks built in.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, at 13:00 and 14:00. In Spanish, at 13:00. In Dutch, at 10:00 and 13:00. In French and German, at 10:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Infant (under 4).

What's the Brooklyn Bridge like on a bike tour?

You walk your bike across the Brooklyn Bridge at the start, taking in the Manhattan skyline and hearing the story of the bridge's construction and the Roebling family who built it. Once back in Brooklyn, you ride the Manhattan Bridge on two wheels, with sweeping views over the East River.

How much of the ride is actually pedaling versus walking?

The tour is roughly 2.6 hours total, mixing walking sections (like the Brooklyn Bridge crossing) with riding through Downtown Manhattan, Chinatown, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights. You're moving steadily but not racing.

Can I choose between a regular bike and an e-bike?

Yes. You pick your bike type when you book (either a comfortable Dutch-style classic bike or an e-bike), and both come with a helmet and basket. The e-bike option is available in every language the tour offers.

What neighborhoods does this tour actually cover?

The route takes you through Downtown Manhattan (Foley Square, the 9/11 Memorial), Chinatown, Little Italy, DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Brooklyn Heights. You cross two bridges: the Brooklyn Bridge on foot and the Manhattan Bridge by bike.

How many people ride in a group?

Groups stay under 15 travelers, so you get a small-group experience without being on a massive tour. A live guide leads in your choice of English, Spanish, French, German, or Portuguese.

Is this tour hard if I'm not a strong cyclist?

The operator notes you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The e-bike option makes the ride easier if you want less pedal effort, and the pace is steady rather than fast.