Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Bike Tour on Dutch Bikes

This Brooklyn Bridge DUMBO bike tour starts at the operator's store in Brooklyn, a short walk from the bridge. You wheel your bike across it on foot, which leaves time to look at the Manhattan skyline and the East River, then the pedalling begins and a local guide leads the way for about two and a half hours.

On the Manhattan side the route passes Foley Square and its courthouses and reaches the 9/11 Memorial, with its two reflecting pools at Ground Zero. From there you ride into Chinatown, full of markets and restaurants, and round the corner to the quieter streets of Little Italy. Then you cross back to Brooklyn over the Manhattan Bridge, which shows the skyline and the other bridges from a new angle.

The last part of the ride goes through:

• DUMBO, the cobbled district with galleries, independent shops and views of both bridges
• Brooklyn Heights, where the brownstones and tree-lined streets have appeared in Sex and the City and other series

Along the way the guide talks about the history, culture and daily life of each neighbourhood. The classic Dutch bike comes with a helmet and a basket, and you can choose an e-bike for extra help on the pedals when you book. Food and drinks are not included.