Dumbo Tours and Tickets

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

• The Original Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food & Culture Tour by Bus
• Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Neighborhood Tour - from Manhattan to Brooklyn
• NYC Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Food Tour
• Brooklyn Bridge and Waterfront 2-hour Guided Bike Tour
• Brooklyn Neighborhoods Small-Group Bike Tour

Anyone can visit Dumbo for free at any time, day or night. But to visit as part of a guided tour, expect to pay anywhere from around US$50 per person for a walking tour that crosses the Brooklyn Bridge, to US$150 each for a half-day food tour that includes multiple tastings.

The acronym stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, where the neighborhood is located. Dumbo is known for its stunning architecture and waterfront views overlooking the East River. While small, the neighborhood is filled with trendy cafés, galleries, and shops. It is home to Brooklyn Bridge Park, a picturesque green space located right on the water.

Avoid peak times, from midday through the afternoon, if you’d like to snap photographs. When it gets busy, people line up to take selfies on Washington Street with the Empire State Building in the background. Head here in the early morning, just after sunrise, to have the neighborhood mostly to yourself.

Yes, the neighborhood is mostly accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility, but some inclines and cobblestoned sections can be challenging to navigate. Individual businesses will have varying levels of access. Consider booking an accessible guided tour through Brooklyn for a customized itinerary designed for wheelchair users or visitors with mobility restrictions.

That depends. Many people come here to snap a quick photo before heading to other nearby attractions, such as the Brooklyn Bridge, which you can walk across from Brooklyn into Manhattan. However, consider sticking around and exploring local attractions, such as the Brooklyn Flea or the contemporary art at A.I.R. gallery (Artists in Residence, Inc.).