Tours and Tickets to Experience George Washington Bridge

There are plenty of ways to experience the George Washington Bridge. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise
• New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing
• New York Helicopter Tour: City Lights Skyline Experience
• New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island
• New York Helicopter Tour: City Skyline Experience

While it’s free to visit the George Washington Bridge, there are plenty of tours that offer impressive views or further information about the bridge. Helicopter tours are a popular option, offering a bird’s-eye view of the city and bridge, which start at around US$300. You can also take a cruise that passes under the bridge for about US$125.

Yes, you can walk or bike across the George Washington Bridge. The bridge has dedicated pedestrian and cycle pathways on both the north and south sides, though sometimes one side may be closed for maintenance or construction. In Manhattan, the entrance for pedestrians and cyclists is near West 180th Street and Cabrini Boulevard.

On the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge, head to Fort Lee Historic Park, which has scenic overlooks that offer sweeping views of the bridge, Manhattan skyline, and Hudson River. In Manhattan, check out the view from the Hudson River Greenway near Riverside Park, while Fort Tryon Park and Riverside Drive Viaduct are also good spots for photos.

The George Washington Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects New York City and Fort Lee, New Jersey, which has a rich history dating back to its conception in the 1920s. When it opened, it held the record for the longest main span of any suspension bridge in the world.

Currently the toll for cars crossing the George Washington Bridge is around US$16 during peak hours and US$14 for off-peak hours. The bridge operates under a cashless system, meaning that if you don’t have E-ZPass, your vehicle will be photographed and a bill will be sent to your registered address. Tolls are collected when crossing into New York, not when entering New Jersey.