Duration
3-hour
Type
Private
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A private tour for all skyline lovers. Come and enjoy the best of the East Side escorted by your local tour guide. as part of the tour, we will also ride the NYC Water Taxi. The historic Brooklyn Bridge as seen from Brooklyn Heights, the trendy and artsy neighborhood of Dumbo, some of the best views of Midtown Manhattan from Long Island City ... all this, and more, awaits you during this tour!

What to Visit on The East Side: Brooklyn Heights - Dumbo - LIC

We will meet in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, one of the most historic neighborhoods in the city, where we'll start our tour discovering its famous tree-lines streets, elegant brownstones, and the popular promenade park. We will walk along the famous promenade to admire the beautifu bay of New York and take in the Downtown Skyline.

We will continue our tour by visiting DUMBO, Brooklyn's fashionable neighborhood, where we will get great views of the Financial District and the famous Manhattan Bridge with the Empire State Building framed right in the middle of the lower arch.

Then, it's time to hop on the water taxi which we will ride all the way to Long Island City (LIC) - The water taxi ride will give us some front-row views to the Manhattan and Brooklyn skyline as we cruise up the East River. In Long Island City, we will see the famous Pepsi-Cola symbol and we can enjoy stunning views of Midtown East at Sunset. The tour ends right at the LIC park.

You can either ride the Water Taxi back to Wall Street or Midtown East (34th Street Pier) or you can hop on the Subway, Line 7, that will take you to Grand Central and Times Square. The tour ends in Long Island City.

Highlights of The East Side at Sunset

3-Hour Private Walking Tour
We use the Ferry (a Water Taxi) to Discover the East River
Discover Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo
Panoramas, Skyline, and Sunset Views

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Additional Description

Dumbo

Let's start by saying that Dumbo has nothing to do with the young Disney elephant but is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Until a few decades ago, it was an abandoned neighborhood, a former manufacturing district, where a handful of artists had decided to establish their lofty studios, and 30 years ago Sergio Leone filmed one of the most beautiful scenes of the movie "Once upon a time in America." Now, Dumbo has changed and we're going to see just how much it has changed during the Tour. As we are touring Dumbo, we will visit some of its most iconic attractions including the new-ish Time Out Market Terrace for incredible views of the waterfront.

Some of the views include –
  • Up-close views of the Brooklyn Bridge
  • The Manhattan Bridge
  • Jane's Carousel
  • Washington Street
To move north up the East Rider towards our next stop, we will use one of the NYC Ferries, by far one of the best ways to get around town while enjoying the view. The ride will last probably 15 to 20 minutes tops but the view is incredible and will forever live in your camera!



Long Island City - Sunsets & Pepsi-Cola Sign

If Long Island City (LIC) once was above all the center of the NYC-based Entertainment Industry housing major movie & tv productions, it has become one of New York's most vibrant and modern residential neighborhoods. The 19th-century industrial buildings have been transformed into galleries, museums, artists’ studios and restaurants are growing more and more in number alongside shops and boutiques. The waterfront has been transformed into a collection of ultra-chic glass sky-rises offering a plethora of luxury amenities from rooftop pools and gyms to libraries, clubs, and nurseries only accessible by its residents. LIC might also be a great choice for Hotels since many open in recent years, and with only one train stop, line 7, away from Grand Central Terminal and Water Taxi, this area has become increasingly accessible even to visitors. Last but not least, you have some of the best views over the Manhattan skyline and the famous Pepsi-Cola sign.


NOTES: Water Taxi tickets are not included in the price. The cost for each ride is $4. During the tour, we will take at least 1 rides for a total of $4 per person – If you want to return to Manhattan by water taxi at the end of the tour, you will need an additional ticket for $4

If you are passionate about photos and videos you will have unique opportunities to capture the skyline at sunset immortalizing the views of the three bridges of the East River: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg (aka BMW,) and everything your guide will bring to your attention.

Inclusions

    • 3 hours Private Walking Tour The East Side: Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and LIC
    • Professional Tour Guide

Exclusions

    • Public Transportation
    • Gratuities
    • Pick-up and Drop-off Hotel

Pricing

Tour Price:
$56.25 per person, based on 4 participants

Activity Schedule

Location meeting Point:
This Tour departs from Brooklyn Heights.
The end of the tour by LIC close to water taxi/subway station
Opening Dates: Weekdays, Year-round
Hours: 3:30 pm
Closing Dates: Thanksgiving – December  24th and 25th – Decmeber 31st – January 1st – July 4th – Labor Day

Additional Info & FAQ

  • WEATHER NOTICE: All Walking Tours are performed rain or shine, please check the weather and dress appropriately. It is at the discretion of the operator in case of extreme weather conditions or for reasons of force majeure to decide to cancel the tour or to postpone it to a later date. If the alternative date is not conducive to the customer, the tour will be refunded completely.
  • Please note that all venues included in the tour description, including, but not limited to, restaurants, attractions, and museums may change without prior notice. 

Policy & Disclaimers

Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note all reservations are subject to a 2.5% booking fee - This 2.5% Booking Fee is applied to all sales and is never refundable.
Cancellation Policy: Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy
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How to
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Map & Directions

The Sunset on the East Side Walking Tour departs from Brooklyn Heights. There are a few subway stops in the vicinity you can choose from depending on the subway line you will ride - the "Charles Street  (2,3 red line,) "High Street" (A, C) and "Court Street" (R yellow line.) For those that prefer traveling by car, you can reach the departure point by Taxi/Uber/Lyft by providing the complete address –71 Clark Street, Brooklyn 11201 - The location is right by the 2 & 3 subway exit - there is a sushi place named Sushi Gallery.
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Breanna A. | TripAdvisor
5-Star Review on TripAdvisor
Irene was a FANTASTIC tour guide! She was so knowledgeable about the area and was so patient with all our questions. We stopped to use the bathroom and we got coffee halfway through, she was so kind! It was a pleasure learning about Brooklyn from you!

From TripAdvisor - April 2022
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I’m the biggest fan of Fall activities, but haven’t had a chance to do anything beyond Apple Picking in NJ. I decided to take a last minute 2 day trip with a friend in Hudson Valley, but didn’t know where to start [...] Thankfully I was able to use New York Welcome to do the hard work for us [...]

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Keena B. | TripAdvisor
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The SATC walking tour is fabulous! Our tour guide was amazing. Friendly, helpful, accommodating and so knowledgeable about the city. It was essentially 2 tours in 1. SATC and visits to historical places in the city. I give this tour 5 stars and definitely recommend. Grab your walking shoes and schedule one today!

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Our family had a wonderful experience seeing Ellis Island and Liberty Island! Irene was very knowledgeable and engaging for our three children ages 5, 9, and 12. We will definitely book again with her [...]

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We did 2 tours together with our guide Irene in one day, Hoboken and the East side. What can I say, in addition to the wonderful places, she has made everything more magical [...]

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