Overview
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You may not immediately compare Brooklyn to a small town, but the hippest borough is made up of distinct community-oriented neighborhoods that thrive and blossom because of the local mom-and-pop businesses, many of which have been here for generations.
Throughout this neighborhood food tour, we celebrate the businesses by telling the stories of the people involved, by sampling some of the delicious food being sold.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Walk 3 hours and explore diverse Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East
Join Friendly Local, English-speaking guide
Visit family-owned food stores
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Discover best bites Brooklyn has to offer on 7 Unique Stops and taste 7 Food samples
Tips / gratuities for your guide
Additional food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Outside of 61 Bergen Street (near the F/G subway entrance), Brooklyn, NY 11201
Good to know
Additional Information
This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
Dietary Notes and Food Inclusions
This tour can cater vegetarians, vegans, gluten free customers, but for any any specific dietary request we need to know 24 h before the tour start time. Please emails us at email info@newyorkcityurbanadventures.com.
We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour.
Please note: food options and portion sizes will vary depending on the season and where we stop that day but the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal.
Dress Standards
Summers can be hot and humid, autumn can be cool, and winters downright frigid with snow. Dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Tipping Your Guide
A tip / gratuity for your guide is not included in the price of this tour. If you feel that your guide has done their best to provide a personal and engaging experience, giving a gratuity is encouraged.
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What to expect
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Smith Street
30 min
We spend the first part of the tour along one of the most exciting restaurant districts of Brooklyn. Wandering up and down Smith Street in Carroll Gardens, we stop into many of the local mom and pop businesses including a renowned baker, an impressive cheese shop, and an adorable little cookie bakery.
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Carroll Gardens
30 min
As we stroll through this picturesque neighborhood we learn how it got its name, about its history as an Italian and Irish immigrant neighborhood, and how the waterfront helped transform it. We meet residents and shop owners and taste some great pastries, house roasted coffee, and visit an old-school soda fountain.
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Cobble Hill
1 hour 30 min
This historic district features some of the most beautiful brownstones in all of Brooklyn. Feel like a local as we wander through the residential streets and beautiful parks. Admire the architecture and visit many of the mom and pop businesses in the neighborhood.
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Brooklyn Heights
20 min
We just touch on the southern end of this historic neighborhood by walking down the main commercial street of Atlantic Avenue. Here we get a sense of how locals shop by visiting one of the legendary Middle Eastern bakeries.
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Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
10 min
We end our tour at one of the cutest businesses in the neighborhood, and a place where you find kids indulging in an ice cream sundae and grandparents enjoying a good old fashioned ice cream float. This revived soda fountain brings the old world and the new world together with modern twist on New York classics. And you need to hear the story about how they first began.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Please note food options, portion sizes , and stops will vary depending on the season and where we stop that day, but the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New York: Food, History and Culture of Brooklyn Tour
Can I cancel New York: Food, History and Culture of Brooklyn Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Outside of 61 Bergen Street (near the F/G subway entrance), Brooklyn, NY 11201
What's included?
- Walk 3 hours and explore diverse Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East
- Join Friendly Local, English-speaking guide
- Visit family-owned food stores
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Discover best bites Brooklyn has to offer on 7 Unique Stops and taste 7 Food samples
What's not included?
- Tips / gratuities for your guide
- Additional food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Smith Street, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA
