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We will take you distances and places that no other tours offer!

"They're accommodating, friendly, interesting and cater to their guests. Will definitely be back for another tour..."

LONDON, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

"...we had stops for historical facts, sightseeing, a whisky tasting, and a chocolate tasting... go for it!"

NEW JERSEY, APRIL 22, 2021

Local guides & avid cyclists!

"Highlight of our trip... they brought us gloves... and they scheduled a stop for Hot Chocolate since it was a cold day... very thoughtful..."

FRANCE, FEBRUARY 15, 2018

"Legit Bike Ride... we wanted to see the rest of NY outside the madness of Times Square..."

ARIZONA, US, OCTOBER 15, 2021

We have the best routes, covering more than any other tour operator in NYC.

"We did a ride to Central Park from Lower Manhattan... Our guide was circling back to make sure we were always safe..."

UNITED KINGDOM, OCTOBER 18, 2018

"Very friendly and knowledgeable about Brooklyn.. the bike was new & and there were plenty of stops for pictures... so glad that I went on a ride with John & Mike..."

AUSTRALIA, MARCH 1, 2018

Take in NYC's most iconic places, while meeting really cool people, and make new friends.

"...was a superlative experience... will make this the top of my list the next time I visit New York City!"

BELGIUM, NOVEMBER 11, 2018

"They offer some of the best bikes... I rode a sporty bike while my wife was given a more comfortable option... great way to ride around New York..."

ITALY, FEB 11, 2019

More routes & tour options than any other tour company- designed by local, avid cyclists.

"We had a wonderful time... felt more like catching up with a friend versus taking a tour... Thank you for making our trip!"

FLORIDA, US, MARCH 31, 2019

"Best way to see Brooklyn... the stop at the Chocolate Factory was very fun and gave enough energy to finish the rest of the tour... way more than we expected..."

NETHERLANDS, APRIL 2, 2018

Local guides who love exploring NYC and beyond will guide you with expert knowledge of the "city" - history, art, culture...

"My husband and I do bike tours in every city we visit and this was the best... we did the Manhattan Tour and cannot wait to try another one of their tours on our next visit.."

FLORIDA, US, AUG 13, 2018

"...What a great way to see a large part of a sprawling metro... thanks for the whiskey tasting on the waterfront, really unexpected..."

GERMANY, APRIL 16, 2021

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Cover more miles than any other tours available.

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Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tours

Bike across the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge, explore NYC on two wheels with our professional tour guides or blaze your own trail!

Bike the Brooklyn Bridge! This fun and informative tour is the best way to experience the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.

Bike the Brooklyn Bridge on an e-bike! This fun and informative tour is the best way to experience the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.

Explore New York City’s bridges and historic neighborhoods by bike, with breathtaking waterfront views!

This special version of our Brooklyn Bridge tour is designed for riders who have the New York Pass.

Brooklyn Bike Tours

Brooklyn Bike Tours LLC was founded by Tony Mantione in the Spring of 2009. Tony has a long time connection to Brooklyn dating back to the mid 1960's. After completion of Middle & High School in Brooklyn , Tony began to work in one of the the many manufacturing plants that were still prevalent in the borough while attending college in the evening. His connection to cycling dates back to the mid 70's when he began to commute to work and college by bike . On weekends Tony would explore the many diverse neighborhoods in and around his Bushwick & other North Brooklyn neighborhoods. He soon became a member of several NYC based cycling organizations and began to explore further more distant areas of Brooklyn. His love for the borough runs deep . After starting a family and later moving to the Southern part of the borough, Tony began to share is love of cycling & Brooklyn by offering weekend bike tours to co-workers, friends & neighbors. As NYC began to promote tourism, Tony became a volunteer " Big Apple Greeter " and would lead walking tours for visitors to NYC. After years of leading bike tours for visiting family & friends, Tony was asked " why don't you start a bike touring company". And the bug was planted. A few years later Brooklyn Bike Tours LLC was born. His passion for Brooklyn is so strong that Tony wants his guests to experience nor just a bike ride through a neighborhood , but also the local flavor through food and the special events that make Brooklyn unique. All at a very affordable price.

Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tours

Best Way To Explore Big Apple!

Going on a bike ride is the ultimate way of transportation. Unlike a car or train, there is no traffic; unlike a boat, you see the sights up-close; and unlike walking, it’s fast.

Arrange an experience you won’t forget with Fancy Apple. Our Brooklyn Bridge bike tours are so authentically New York that you’ll feel like the city is yours.

Why Take a Bike Tour?

Taking a tour on a Brooklyn bridge bike path is a very different experience from the average trip. It includes many of the usual pleasures but also adds some bonuses:

• Our guides are professionally trained and licensed to conduct top-level tours.
• You’ll learn a rich history of Brooklyn Bridge and Downtown Brooklyn.
• Our guides are true local New Yorkers who know the city inside out. You’ll get the chance to discover the secret spots that cannot be found in the guide books. This opportunity is one-of-a-kind.
• On the tour, you will meet new people. Mingle with anyone and everyone on the tour. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded people, so there will be a lot to talk about while all of you can enjoy the Statue of Liberty view.
• Finally, it puts you in the moment. It’s one thing just to see the Manhattan skyline. It’s another thing to take a breath and notice where you are.

Brooklyn Bridge Public Tour

• Duration: 2-Hours
• Local Tour Guide
• Group up to 15 people
• Daily: 10am & 4pm
• Comfy Bike, Helmet
• Covers All Main Highlights
• Multiple Stops
• Leisurely Pace

Brooklyn Bridge Private Tour

• Customizable
• Daily: Anytime
• Covers all Main Highlights
• Multiple stops
• Leisurely pace

On a group tour, you’ll be guided through the city’s main highlights for two hours. Each group is under 15 people so you can easily invite friends and family – anyone interested can join. A private tour is much more flexible. With this option, a private guide will develop a personalized tour with unique spots and extra stops.

Visit South Street Seaport, one of the oldest, historic, and charming neighborhoods in New York. Then, there is the Financial District, the neighborhood known for Wall Street bankers has famous sights and historic districts, where you’ll pass the City Hall praised for its beautiful architecture. Another location is East River Park, which is one of the most vibrant parts of the Big Apple.

At Fancy Apple, we make sure you walk out with great memories to look back on. We’ve helped numerous tourists as well as city natives, so we know what our clients want. Get in touch to find out when the next Brooklyn bridge and Dumbo tour is scheduled and join the fun!

Why Choose Us?

If you’re interested in a Brooklyn bridge bike tour, let us tell you why Fancy apple is the best choice for every scenario:

• Bicycle touring pros – Our guides have years of experience leading groups around the city. They’ll show you the Brooklyn bridge skyline and other spots that you’d never discover on your own.
• Bike safety gear – We provide you with proper safety accessories. While it’s not mandatory, we recommend wearing a helmet as it reduces the severity of head and brain injuries.
• Affordable pricing – New York is known as an expensive city. We know that our customers appreciate that make our prices as low as possible to fit every budget.
• Prime location – by Brooklyn Bridge captures the city’s true vibe with the area’s natural beauty.
• Flexible terms – We’re happy to accommodate your requests and make the tour more enjoyable. Plus, we offer free cancelation of up to 24 hours in advance.

We’re proud to offer favorable terms and top-quality equipment. Not to mention, we’re always working on improving our services and adding exciting touches to each tour. For Brooklyn tours from Manhattan and a variety of other bike services, choose Fancy Apple!

What to Keep in Mind for Our Bike Tours

Before you go on our Brooklyn bridge bike tour around NYC, there are a couple of things we want to mention:

• You will be provided with top quality bicycles.
• You can request a tandem bike (two-riders) as a substitute for two-bikes – for a truly bonding experience.
• You can request a free bike helmet for every rental – for staying safe. Remember: helmets are mandatory for children that are 14 and under.

These measures help cyclists safely navigate City streets and hit the Manhattan bridge bike path. Any other information will be provided by our consultants when you visit the store. Overall, there is nothing to worry about as long as you follow our instructions on where to go and where you can cycle.

Our guide Tam was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hour tour. Took us all around the park .... we were here in November so no crowds

Everything was perfect, the bikes we rented were good and easy to ride. Farell is very helpful and supernice. I realy recommend this Place right near Central Park !

Hired bikes to go and cycle around Central Park. Very helpful staff and great bikes, a must do when in NYC.

Brooklyn’s best bike routes, according to local cyclists

Bicycling has been a favorite pastime for many Brooklynites long before the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a two-wheeled boom last year. 

As the weather warms up again, pent-up borough dwellers are sure to head back out to highly-popular spots like Prospect Park or the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway . 

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We wanted to hear from prominent cyclists and advocates about their favorite places to bike in the borough, which will hopefully offer a helpful guide for both seasoned pedal pushers and newcomers.

Red Hook’s Valentino Pier/Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie by Doug Gordon

For a relaxed family ride to the Red Hook waterfront, safe streets activist Doug Gordon, who hosts the podcast “War on Cars,” recommends heading to Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie in Red Hook.

The route starts in Park Slope, on the area’s newly completed Fourth Avenue protected bike lane, before heading downhill over the Gowanus Canal on Third Street. Once you get to Carroll Gardens, hang a left and head over into Red Hook. The ride then goes along the Brooklyn Greenway until the Valentino Pier on Coffey Street. Steve’s is directly on the other side of the park at 185 Van Dyke St.

“This route is a slightly roundabout way to get there, but it takes you through three different neighborhoods and allows you to enjoy the greenway a bit longer – which is perfect for kids who can ride their own bikes,” Gordon said. “It also makes the pie and the glorious views of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty that much more rewarding.”

Bed-Stuy to the Williamsburg waterfront by Dulcie Canton

Duclie Canton, a Bedford-Stuyvesant-based safe streets advocate with Transportation Alternatives, likes biking from her home to the Williamsburg waterfront at Domino Park. 

“My route is mostly a series of class 2 painted bike lanes. You’re riding with traffic but the only thing separating you from the cars is paint,” Canton said. 

Canton starts the route on Throop Avenue before heading north into Williamsburg, and then hanging a left, where the route takes you all the way to Domino Park on Kent Ave. 

“Grand Street is newly parking protected and painted green and feels good to bike in now. I would say this route is for intermediate riders, someone confident in some traffic,” she said. “Domino Park has a great view of Manhattan, many benches and chairs. There are also public restrooms if you need.”

Stuyvesant Heights Historic District by Jacqueline VanDusen

Jacqueline VanDusen should know about cycling in Brooklyn, given that she undertook the Herculean task of biking every block in the borough over three years, documenting interesting architecture along the way on her Instagram @bkbybike .  Of the thousands of miles of Brooklyn’s streetscape, VanDusen favors the brownstone-lined blocks of the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District in Bedford-Stuyvesant. 

She created a handy collection of routes online , which includes Stuyvesant Heights along with two longer itineraries, one looping around the entire borough (50 miles) and another making a brewery tour from Gowanus to Bushwick (9 miles). 

The 8-mile Stuyvesant Heights route starts off heading around Nostrand and Greene avenues, before making a series of turns along the gorgeous residential blocks, where pedal pushers can see the architecture of the neighborhood, before ending up one block from the starting point, at Bedford and Greene avenues. 

VanDusen recommends riding between 9 am-3 pm for bright blue skies and vivid colors, and encourages riders to stop at one of the many local businesses for a drink, coffee, or snack along the way.

Victorian Flatbush to the beach by Cal DeJesus 

DeJesus, a Flatbush-based member of the street safety political action committee StreetsPAC and sits on Community Board 9’s Transportation Committee, recommends starting from Prospect Park Parade Grounds heading south on Rugby Road to see some gorgeous Victorian architecture in Flatbush. 

“A lot of people take Bedford Avenue straight down, but for someone who wants a more laid back, scenic route, I take the Rugby Road route,” DeJesus said. 

Riders will eventually hit the historic Floyd Bennett Field, and from there you can head across the Marine Parkway Bridge (the MTA officially asks riders to walk their bike across the span) and to popular beaches in Queens, such as Fort Tilden or Jacob Riis.

East Flatbush to Canarsie Park by Cal DeJesus 

DeJesus’ second route starts by heading east on Clarendon Road at Bedford Avenue passing through East Flatbush. At the corner of Ralph Avenue you can make a stop at the Wyckoff House Museum , boasting the 17th century Dutch building which is oldest house in Brooklyn ! There’s also a nice garden that offers space to take a break, according DeJesus. 

The next section that connects to the two-way bike lane on Paedergat Avenue N. is a little bit tricky, because of the severe lack of safe bike infrastructure in central and eastern part of the borough, where wide multi-lane avenues often resemble busy highways. 

DeJesus advises to take Ralph Avenue for less than a block south, make a left on Canarsie Lane, a right on E. 83rd Street and head three blocks south to Farragut Road. There, make a right and ride west to E. 80th Street where you’ll make a left, head further south and then right again onto Avenue J. 

The adjacent Jamaica Bay Greenway makes for an easy connection further east to Canarsie Pier or the fairly-new Shirley Chisholm State Park , offering trails and sprawling greenery atop a former landfill. 

Coney Island – Prospect Park – Bay Ridge Triangle by Brian Hedden

Bike South Brooklyn co-founder Brian Hedden is a strong advocate for cycling in the borough’s more car-dominated southern belt. 

One of his favorite rides is a loop from Bay Ridge to Coney Island, Prospect Park, and back starting at John Paul Jones Park (or Cannonball Park as locals call it) heading east along the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. 

“The waterfront is gorgeous, and with the new-to-2019 extension, the Greenway goes almost all the way to Coney Island. On the way, sometimes I’ll stop at Calvert Vaux Park, a wide-open space with some underrated views of Coney Island Creek and the occasional killer sunset.”

The route continues along Cropsey Avenue and W. 17th Street to MCU Park, where Coney Island Brewing offers up tasty burgers and brews. Head on to the landmarked Riegelmann Boardwalk (“look for fireworks on summer Friday nights!”) and then take America’s first bike path along Ocean Parkway all the way north to Prospect Park. 

“The six-lane Cropsey is the worst, but if you take the sidewalk there, you don’t have to be a fearless daredevil to manage this route,” he said. “Do watch for cars turning across the Fourth Avenue protected bike lane – cars often illegally park on pedestrian islands, reducing visibility at corners.”

Back route to Jamaica Greenway by Brian Hedden

Hedden’s other favorite route is a kinder, gentler back route from Bay Ridge to Floyd Bennet Field. 

To start, he rides east along 85th St, which eventually turns into Avenue T as it crosses Stillwell Avenue. This goes all the way to Marine Park (the park and the neighborhood). 

A two-way bike path works its way around E. 38th Street, Avenue V, and Hendrickson St, and a shared sidewalk runs on the eastern side of the Marine Park Golf Course. From there, you can take the greenway to Floyd Bennett Field.

“If you go, look for the garden association, the archery range, the radio control model airplane field, and the historical aircraft in Hanger B,” said Hedden.  

Jamaica Greenway bike routes by Jon Orcutt 

For Bike New York advocate Jon Orcutt, a good bike ride usually brings him to waterfront attractions along Jamaica Bay, such as Floyd Bennet Field or the Jamaica Bay Greenway.

“[Bus lanes] are pretty well respected by drivers and so give you a good amount of space from traffic versus the parked-up bike lane of Bedford Avenue,” Orcutt says of the Nostrand Avenue bus lane.

As the bus lane doesn’t extend all the way through Brooklyn, riders can head down Flatbush where Nostrand ends, which takes them straight into Marine Park. Orcutt says that route is still manageable for less road-tested cyclists, but that the city should work to provide better connectivity. 

“Hopefully the city will put in work to provide more generous cross-borough bikeways,” he said. “With the refurbished greenway and the trails in newly-opened Shirley Chisholm Park, Jamaica Bay has potential to be a hot-bed of bike riding, but it needs to be better connected to the adjacent neighborhoods.”

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A Day in Brooklyn Bike Tour

• Entry/Admission - Williamsburg
• Entry/Admission - Dumbo
• Food and drinks
• 1 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA This is Lockaway SeflStorage. Please wait at the front gate for a tour guide to meet you. He or she may already be inside fitting others on bikes.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum age is 13 years old
• Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If terrible weather, we may choose to cancel and give you a refunds
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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• Grand Army Plaza

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• You'll start at 1 Carlton Ave 1 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA This is Lockaway SeflStorage. Please wait at the front gate for a tour guide to meet you. He or she may already be inside fitting others on bikes. See address & details
• 1 Williamsburg Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included See details
• 2 Dumbo Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included See details Pass by Grand Army Plaza Soldiers' and Sailors Monument New York Brooklyn Giro Bicycle Tours
• You'll return to the starting point

• brucew41 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles THE BEST TOUR OF OUR LIFE! Brooklyn Giro Bike Tours Day in Manhatton For five glorious hours covering almost 20 miles, my wife and I had the best time ever on a bike tour. Neither Paris nor London tours this year were even close to the Manhattan tour. We saw the entire city, from Wall Street, thru Chinatown, up 7th and 5th Avenue and of course shopping districts , thru Central Park to 72d Street, down 7th Avenue with NYC pizza!, the West Side Hudson River bike path, Greenwich Village, and of course the 9/11 Memorial. Frank, our guide, knew the history of everything and all the right routes to see so much that was very beautiful. It is a great city to see on a bike! And Frank led us on the busiest roads safely. But most of all, he was fun, very humorous and caring. A memory of a lifetime. Bruce & Anne Walker, serious cyclists from San Antonio Texas Read more Written December 5, 2023
• suttingsimon 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great way to do sightseeing! Fantastic day out cycling around Manhattan! Our guide Frank was very knowledgeable, telling us loads of interesting facts about the city, and he was great company too! We (myself and 20yr old daughter) did a Brooklyn Giro tour of Brooklyn a couple of years ago and wouldn't even consider using another company because we were so impressed with our experience. Honestly can't fault it, a great way to do sightseeing. Read more Written September 3, 2023
• JackJ9688LI 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Day in Manhattan Had a fantastic time riding around Manhattan with Frank. He's knowledgeable, friendly, and an overall great guide. We hit all the Manhattan attractions you'd want to see and he was even willing to make a bit of a detour to swing by something a fellow rider asked to visit. Good quality bikes, too. All in all, it was a fun day spent pedaling around NYC with good people. What's not to love? Highly recommended! Read more Written August 6, 2023
• ssapone 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Bicycling Through Manhattan-a Great Ride! We very much enjoyed the A Day in Manhattan tour offered by Brooklyn Giro Bike Tours. Our guide, Frank, was very personable and quite knowledgeable about the city and its rich history. The hybrid bicycles were in good repair and very comfortable to ride. The tour is about 20 miles in length and lasts about 5 hours, but it is paced well and not strenuous. We strongly suggest that riders be attentive to the starting location for each specific bike tour, because they do not always begin at the same place. While the riders are provided the address of the starting point for their tour by the tour provider, another family in our tour mistook the starting place for our tour as being in Brooklyn; however, it began in lower Manhattan. Waiting for these riders to arrive at the Manhattan location delayed the start of our tour by about 20 minutes. One suggestion we have for Brooklyn Giro Bicycle Tours is to text and/or email each tourist the day before their scheduled ride to remind them of their tour’s starting location and time. This gentle reminder may prevent the mix up about the starting location that members of our tour group experienced. Read more Written July 27, 2023
• 718grahamn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fabulous cycle through Manhattan New York City Bike Tour, The Manhattan - 4 Hours We did this amazing tour on May 5th. Our guide Frank was brilliant and spoke knowledgeably of the development of Manhattan, the history and geography as we cycled from Downtown to Central Park then across and down the side of the Hudson. Cycling up Broadway was awesome. Being guided by a local who gave personal perspective and stories also majorly enhanced the tour. We have recommended it to many friends. Read more Written June 15, 2023
• prw50 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great introduction to Manhattan This was a great introduction to Manhattan. Rob our guide was thoughtful and knowledgeable and was very attentive to what we wanted from the tour. Highly recommend! Read more Written May 24, 2023
• Emily C 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome Guide Robbie is one of those guides that if you are lucky enough to get, your trip will be beyond what you expect. We started out with the Manhattan tour but we loved Robbie so much we booked again with him for a Brooklyn tour the next day. He listened to everything we said we liked and took us to special places catered to us that were really beautiful. Robbie made us feel like travelers instead of tourists. He took us to things he knew we would enjoy - unique shops, bakeries, bookstores, we even ate lunch on a boat in a harbor! He showed us the personality and soul of both Manhattan and Brooklyn and I can’t thank him enough for it. Our trip was one I will remember forever. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Robbie and this tour for anyone looking for a fun, unique and impactful way to experience NYC. Read more Written April 5, 2023
• Relax07488414067 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great activity with super pleasant guide! Super fun activity! Through this activity we saw places we would have never seen otherwise, the guide was super pleasant and friendly! Definitely recommend!!! Read more Written March 7, 2022
• 493jimmyf 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Neighbourhood cycles Excellent trip with Tom our guide around the neighbourhoods of lower Manahatton. We here a group of friends. Minimal level of fitness required Read more Written November 14, 2021
• Naomi L 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The Absolute Best Way to Tour the City! This is the very best way to tour the city. After equipping my daughter and I with excellent bikes, our guide, Robby, took us all over Manhattan including Central Park. He knew all the ins and outs, so we were able to experience a vast array of sights up close and personal. We look forward to booking the rest of the tours on future visits. Read more Written August 27, 2021
• diltj 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles It was challenging driving through the busy traffic of New York! I was with my teenage son for one week in New York and I thought it was nice to start to go around by bike in Manhattan instead of for instance a bustour. Biking around is a active way to visit interesting places and gives the opportunity to spend some more time in the places you really like or in which you are really interested. Even my son, who is usually quite lazy, liked it! the pizza break he liked the most. Read more Written February 25, 2020
• Teejoows 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brooklyn tour Always wanted to know why Brooklyn is the place to be in New York and why it is so much more relaxed than Manhattan? Then you should join the Brooklyn Giro Bicycle tour! I was lucky that I was the only participant on this Monday morning. I can imagine that there are organizations which would cancel this ride because of lack of interest but luckily this was not the case. My guide John was as enthusiastic as if there were 10 people following him. As a proud local he told about the Brooklyn history, the current situation and the future of Brooklyn full of passion. I can highly recommend the Brooklyn cycling tour in this surprisingly (anyway for me) part of New York. The ride by car after the tour offered by John to the restaurant was highly appreciated! Thanks! Hope to come back in Spring some time. Read more Written February 17, 2020
• chocpals 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles the Robby roadshow Robby was great - left it to us to decide if we wanted the sedate tour around the edge of Manhattan or whether we mixed it with the buses and cabs on all the main streets - we opted for the second and it was great - always safe but you got a much better buzz about the place Read more Written December 22, 2019
• congaigui 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges Tour The location was tricky to find despite having a map because of construction, and it is literally inside the Extra Storage Building in one of the storage spaces. We did the bridges tour and it was a really wonderful day to bike - sunny and all. We didn't need any helmets as the route is safe. My bike was a little wobbly and I would have preferred to have a basket to store my things, but the tour guide was nice enough to offer some storage in front of his bike. It was also cold so it was great that they lent us some gloves. We took lots of great pictures, and appreciated a little history of the locations we went to. There were tips on where to eat at Chinatown. We also didn't mind going overtime because we were having fun just biking to places we would never have discovered on our own. I would recommend going on this bike tour! Read more Written November 25, 2019
• stryjeff 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Cycle tour with those who know NY This did not look good to begin with as you meet in an industrial block and we waited for some late arrivals. However once we got going we had a lovely day . We went to places we had not visited and both guides were informative and readily answered all questions fired at them. Read more Written November 15, 2019

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10 Best Eco-Tours You Can Take In New York City

• Choose eco-friendly transportation: Use the highly efficient and cheap mass transit system of subways and buses in NYC to reduce carbon footprint and contribute to sustainable tourism.
• Explore NYC's top attractions sustainably: Opt for these eco-friendly NYC tours that have a minimal impact on the environment and showcase the city's history, parks, and cultural landmarks. Walk, cycle, or take an eco sailboat tour to experience the Big Apple while being environmentally conscious.
• Embrace sustainable food options: Join a walking food tour that showcases quintessential New York street food while walking through the city's streets instead of using vehicles. By supporting local eateries and choosing sustainable transportation, tourists can contribute to a greener New York City.

Eco-tourism and eco-travel in New York City? Yes, the world's busiest cosmopolitan does a lot to make it an environmentally friendly destination. The best example of this is its highly useful and used mass transit system of subway and bus services. Citizens and visitors are highly encouraged to use this super efficient and cheap mode of transportation within the city.

Sustainable tourism is conscientious travel, and this means being careful with the environment and respecting the community. Visitors can contribute towards this effort by choosing mass transit over taxis, staying at eco-friendly New York City hotels or homestays that make an effort to be “green,” shopping at a locally owned store, and eating at a diner or coffee shop instead of at a branded fast-food chain. Plus, New York City recycles its bottles and cans (including bottled water), and travelers can look for containers for recyclables before discarding litter.

Outside of the everyday small things that people can do to be eco-friendly during an NYC vacation, they can also be kind to the environment while sightseeing and having fun in the Big Apple. Tourists have an incredible amount of interesting things to do in NYC, and the city offers them lots of eco-friendly options while doing so - in the form of eco-friendly NYC tours. Here is a list of some of the best eco-tours in New York City that let travelers explore its top sights and sounds while ensuring a low-impact, low carbon footprint at the same time.

The following eco-friendly tours in New York City were selected based on their minimal impact on the environment, low carbon footprint, and appreciation and value of nature. From walking and cycling tours to excursions to botanical gardens and farms that highlight nature's importance, these environmentally friendly NYC tours are worth it for eco-conscious travelers.

Historic NYC Downtown Walking Tour

Downtown New York City! No other historical neighborhood can lay claim to so much impact or influence in the world over a relatively brief period in global events, and so a tour like this one is an essential item on the bucket list of things to do in NYC for anyone.

The tour retraces the evolution of Lower Manhattan, the historic role of New York Harbor, and the covert activities of the Revolutionary War. While on the tour, visitors will explore key historical locations like Wall Street, Stone Street Historic District, Trinity Church, Federal Hall, Hamilton's grave site, etc., and discover how Lower Manhattan has transformed since 9/11.

Downtown Manhattan is one of the most densely populated places in New York City, and a walking tour is a refreshing and most eco-friendly way of seeing this iconic city.

• Price: $50 per person
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Meeting Point: Upon reservation, travelers will receive a confirmation with maps and the best mode of transportation to get to the meeting point
• Reservation: Click here for reservations

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Central Park Walking Tour

Central Park is certainly one of the most popular places in New York City. They say even a few days walking through Central Park (which is free to visit) will not be enough to cover its many hidden corners and stories. The only way to see the park to justify the park's true potential is by walking, and this expert-led Central Park Walking Tour offers views and entrance to areas unavailable to even cyclists.

It is a relaxing stroll of a little over two hours covering the history, structures, plants, animals, and movies filmed in the park, told in a way both entertaining for adults and children. Visitors are expected to have a moderate fitness level of being able to walk for 2 hours at a comfortable pace. Being a rather large park, it's best to follow a guide who knows it very well to have a richer experience.

• Price: $45 per person
• Duration: 2 hours
• Meeting Point: CENTRALPARKHORSES, 7TH AVE &, Central Park S, New York, NY 10019

This tour will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

New York Botanical Garden Visit

Located in the Bronx, the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden is nature's paradise in every season of the year. With 50 breathtaking gardens, indoor rain forests and deserts, 50 acres of native forest, a river, waterfalls, and rolling green hills, the Garden is a blessing for the environment and a must-see destination for NYC visitors.

The garden is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays. Most of the Garden consists of outdoor spaces and are open in all weather conditions. Visitors are advised to dress for the weather and exploration. Refreshments are available at the Pine Tree Café within the property.

• Price: $35 per adult, $31 per student/senior (65+), $15 per child (2-12), Free (children under 2, members)
• Duration: All day pass
• Location: 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458

Related: The New York Botanical Gardens Are Home To NYC's Old Growth Forests, But That's Not The Only Reason To Visit

New York City Skyline Night Sailboat Tour

Seeing New York City's lights at night is a spectacle that just cannot be missed. City Lights Sail on America 2.0 is a breathtaking eco-friendly cruise through the waters of New York Harbor, sailing past One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty, all lit up brilliantly to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience that begs to be repeated, and more than just once.

This incredible eco-friendly ride is one of the best places to view the New York City skyline . It's better enjoyed with a romantic companion or a close group of friends who want to have a quiet, relaxed evening and watch the most admired skyline in the world. Each seat allows a complimentary beer, wine, champagne, or soda, and additional beverages are available for purchase by credit card.

• Price: $76 per person
• Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Extreme high winds, fog, torrential rain, extremely low temperatures, etc., may contribute to a cancelation decision.

New York Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

New York City isn't just a bustling financial capital. With its rich history of culture and cuisine, it is also a food capital of the world, with delicacies from around the globe in fine dining restaurants as well as finger-licking street food.

This tour allows visitors an opportunity to contribute towards a greener New York by walking the vehicle-riddled streets of Manhattan instead of using a cab or bus, all the while sampling several quintessential New York street food favorites like classic bagels, New York-style pizza and gourmet doughnuts. The local tour guide takes visitors to some of New York’s best under-the-radar eateries.

• Price: $85 per person
• Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
• Meeting Point: IFC Center, 323 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014

This tour requires a minimum number of 12 travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, guests will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Hudson River Greenway Bike Tour

Nothing could define an eco-friendly activity more than people using their energy while exploring nature. This is a small-group guided bike tour along the Hudson River in New York City on one of the most popular places to ride, offering beautiful water views, fresh unpolluted air, and a dedicated bike path that is closed to car traffic.

The use of a bicycle and a helmet is included in the Hudson River Greenway Bike Tour, so visitors have one less thing to be concerned about. Just land up there with comfortable clothing and shoes (suggested shorts or track pants with sneakers and a T-shirt) and get ready to spend some time refreshing yourself from the city's bustle. The tour prefers small groups of no more than 15 to allow a more personal experience for the group.

• Price: $53 per person
• Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
• Meeting Point: Pier 84 at Hudson River Park, 555 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Infant seats are available on request.

A Day In Brooklyn Bike Tour

Brooklyn is one of New York City's coolest neighborhoods. This bicycle tour through Brooklyn explores tough-to-reach areas that most tourists often miss. The eco-friendly ride also goes through popular landmarks and hidden gems, like areas under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, including breweries and eateries to stop and refuel.

Photo stops and complimentary tastings along the way make this a popular choice for active New York City visitors, especially those who prefer environment-friendly activities that are fun, informative, and don't leave a carbon footprint.

• Price: $118 per person
• Duration: 5 hours
• Meeting Point: Under the Manhattan Bridge - Brooklyn, NY 11205. (This location is a Lock away SeflStorage. Guests are requested to wait at the front gate for a tour guide to meet them here)

This tour will have a maximum of 12 travelers. The minimum age for travelers is 13 years old.

Prospect Park Walking Tour

Prospect Park is a 585-acre park located in the center of Brooklyn. On this tour, the experienced guide helps the visitors discover hidden treasures, natural wonders, and little-known tales of Prospect Park .

While taking in the beauty of this iconic park’s woodlands, waterways, wildlife, and landmarks, visitors also get to explore layers of history, flora, and the architecture of the surroundings. The tour gives an insight into how the park supports environmental conservation, historic preservation, and recreational and cultural access for locals and visitors from around the world.

• Price: $25 per person (children under 5 are free)
• Meeting Point: Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza

Related: The Ultimate Eco-Travel Checklist: 10 Things To Be Aware Of When Traveling

Farm.One Classic Tasting Tour

Farm.One’s indoor hydroponic farm uses LED lighting, hydroponics, and technology to grow hundreds of culinary plants with no pesticides or chemicals and up to 90% less water than a traditional farm. The tour offers visitors a chance to connect with fellow plant lovers while experiencing new flavors and culinary plants in a sensory experience not easily found anywhere else in New York.

This 1 hour guided tour takes visitors to the grow room, display racks, and packing room. It allows guests to taste rare herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers. Each visitor gets a complimentary 0% ABV beverage crafted with Farm.One greens.

• Duration: 1 hour
• Location: 625 Bergen Street in Brooklyn, New York

Exploration Day At Randall’s Island Urban Farm

Despite its concrete density, New York City has hundreds of farms and gardens that produce fruit, vegetables, and herbs that are distributed and consumed within the city. Randall’s Island Urban Farm, set on 1 acre of land, grows hundreds of plants and teaches visitors about sustainable farming practices like pollination and composting.

The farm also has rice paddies, berry bushes, and greenhouses, all of which are open to the public on Exploration Days during weekends in the summer months. Throughout the year, the farm hosts over 200 free public events on the grounds of Randall's Island Park Alliance, including tours, waterfront activities, annual Earth Day and Harvest Festivals, and more.

• Price: Free
• Duration: Subject to individual interest
• Timing and Reservation: There are specific days when visitors can explore the farm. Please check for relevant information .

NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour 2024: Everything you need to know about parking on Staten Island

• Published: Apr. 27, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

More than 32,000 participants in the NYC Five Boro Bike Tour will descend upon New York City on May 5, and they’ll finish their 40-mile journey in Fort Wadsworth. (Staten Island Advance/Derek Alvez).

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than 32,000 participants in the TD NYC Five Boro Bike Tour will descend upon New York City on Sunday, May 5, and they’ll finish their 40-mile journey in Fort Wadsworth.

The event is billed as the largest charity bike ride in the world, with participants riding through all five boroughs of the city.

They’ll cross five major bridges, including the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which will signal to riders that the Ford Wadsworth finish, and the Finish Festival, is near.

Streets throughout the city will be closed that day along the route, and parking will be difficult for participants and spectators, who are advised to park their car on Staten Island for easy access by ferry to the Bowling Green start in Manhattan.

It’ll also be convenient for cyclists, who won’t have to travel far to their car at the end of the race.

Paid parking in lots at the Staten Island Ferry in St. George are limited, due to ongoing construction, but there are several municipal lots nearby.

Another option would be to park near a Staten Island Railway station a few stops from the Staten Island Ferry. This is a good way to find free parking. Simply hop on the Staten Island Railway, head to the ferry, and off you go to the race start. Bikes are permitted on the train.

Paid Parking

• Empire Outlets Parking

Hours: 24/7

Cost: $25/day

Note: The Empire Outlets garage will be accessible for parking only until 8:30 a.m. on Tour day.

• Saint George Courthouse Garage and Parking Lot

Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: $12/day (Subject to change)

Pay with cash or credit card (no debit card)

• 25 Wall Street

Cost: $15/day (Subject to change)

Pay with cash, credit, or debit card.

Cars that park without checking in with an attendant are subject to being booted. Riders must comply with all posted rules and regulations.

• 325 St. Marks Place
• South Beach Field #4, 446 Father Capodanno Blvd

Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants parking at South Beach can cycle to the Staten Island Ferry in order to get to the Start Area in lower Manhattan.

MTA Staten Island Railway

Cyclists may find luck parking on local streets near any stop, or in a free Staten Island Railway Park-and-Ride at Dongan Hills, Great Kills, Annadale, Prince’s Bay, or Huguenot stations. Municipal parking lots are also available at Great Kills and Stapleton stations.

From there, participants and fans can easily then hop on a train to the Staten Island Ferry.

Bicycles will be allowed on the trains, and you can board at any Staten Island Railway station.

MetroCard fares are collected as you enter and exit at the St. George and Tompkinsville stations. Visit www.mta.info or dial 511 for more information.

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