Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour: Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights

Ride across the Brooklyn Bridge 160 feet up, then descend into the neighborhoods on both sides.

A guided 2-hour bike tour of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn that climbs onto the Brooklyn Bridge itself, stops at the tower for photos, and passes through Wall Street, Chinatown, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park. A local licensed guide leads the route. Bikes range from children's sizes to adult XL, with eBikes available for riders 16 and older. All guests must be able to ride independently, and children under 18 need an adult present to receive a bike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Brooklyn Bridge15m
2. DUMBO15m
3. Brooklyn Bridge Park10m
4. Chinatown15m
5. Wall Street5m
6. Brooklyn Heights Promenade10m
7. Williamsburg Bridge20m

Guided bike tour of Lower Manhattan

• Cycle around Manhattan’s southern tip
• Climb uphill to City Hall area
• Ride Brooklyn Bridge bike lane
• Stop at Brooklyn Bridge tower for photos
• Descend into Brooklyn
• See NYC Financial District from river
• Explore historic Brooklyn Heights houses
• Visit Brooklyn Heights Promenade
• Explore DUMBO neighborhood
• Visit Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Explore Chinatown
• Visit Wall Street
• See and experience Williamsburg Bridge
• Return over Brooklyn Bridge to South Street Seaport

The experience

The tour starts in lower Manhattan and cycles around the southern tip of the island, moving uphill through the City Hall area before reaching the Brooklyn Bridge itself. The steady climb takes about 15 minutes, and you'll stop at the Brooklyn-side tower, roughly 160 feet up, to take photos and learn the bridge's history. From there, the route descends into Brooklyn, passing through DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park, then heads to Brooklyn Heights Promenade to see the historic houses and the Manhattan skyline across the water. You'll also ride past the Williamsburg Bridge and through Chinatown and Wall Street on the Manhattan side.

Bikes are included for everyone: children's bikes, adult sizes ranging up to XL, and electric bikes for riders 16 and older. A helmet is mandatory and provided. The tour moves at a steady pace suitable for all fitness levels, though you do need to be comfortable riding on your own. If you're under 18, an adult over 18 must be present to get a bike. The maximum weight limit for rentals is 300 pounds. A local licensed guide leads in English and provides expedited check-in through the Unlimited Biking App.

What’s included

• Bike (children's, adult, or eBike for 16+).
• helmet.
• bike bag.
• local licensed guide in English.
• expedited check-in through the Unlimited Biking App.

Options for this experience

3 options

English-language classic bike10:00 and 16:00Standard bike option: take a guided two-hour bike tour of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn!

Dutch-language classic bike10:00 and 16:00

E-Bike (16+) – English10:00 and 16:00Pedal-assist e-bike option: this one is for riders aged 16 and over. Go on a guided two-hour bike tour of Lower Manhattan and 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 10:00 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish 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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Unlimited Biking

Is this one for you?Choose the eBike option if you want to climb the bridge and cover the neighborhoods without the physical strain of pedaling uphill. Pick the regular bike if you prefer the full ride under your own power. Either way, the guide handles the route and the history, so you focus on the sights and the stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What's the Brooklyn Bridge climb like on this tour?

The Brooklyn Bridge climb is a steady uphill ride lasting about 15 minutes. You'll stop at the Brooklyn-side tower, which sits roughly 160 feet above the water, where the guide shares the bridge's history and you can take photos of the harbor and Manhattan skyline.

What's included in the bike rental?

The rental includes the bike itself (kids' sizes through adult XL), a helmet, and a bike bag. eBikes are available for riders 16 and older at the same price point.

Which neighborhoods does the tour pass through?

The route covers lower Manhattan (Wall Street, Chinatown), crosses the Brooklyn Bridge, then explores Brooklyn (DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and the Williamsburg Bridge area).

How long is the entire tour?

The tour runs 2 hours total, including the climb onto the Brooklyn Bridge, stops for photos and history, and the ride through both Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods.