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Overview
Discover Brooklyn through its food. This guided neighborhood tour celebrates family-run shops, iconic bites, and the local stories behind them—showing how tight‑knit communities, generations of owners, and great food shape the borough.
Meeting and Pickup
Outside of 61 Bergen Street (near the F/G subway entrance), Brooklyn, NY 11201
Redemption Instructions
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. Leave Us A Review How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 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.
2. As we stroll through this picturesque neighborhood we learn how it got its name, about its history as an Italian and Irish heritage neighborhood, and how the waterfront helped transform it. We meet residents and shop owners and taste some great pastries.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. At the end of the tour, you'll be lucky enough to enjoy a homemade chocolate tasting. Each bite offers a delightful burst of flavor and exquisite craftsmanship.
Inclusion
Walk 3 hours and explore diverse Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East
Join a friendly, food-loving guide for a flavorful walk through Brooklyn’s Smith and Court Streets
Meet local shop owners and hear their personal stories and business journeys
Support small businesses by understanding the challenges they face and how to help
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Taste 6 food tastings at locally owned, artisanal food shops
Exclusion
Tips / gratuities for your guide
Additional food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Can this tour accommodate special dietary requirements? The tour can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free diets. For any other specific dietary requests, please let us know at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
Will the food options and portion sizes be the same on every tour? Food options, portion sizes, and stops may vary depending on the season and daily availability. However, the total amount of food included is equivalent to a full meal.
Is this tour child-friendly? Yes! This tour is suitable for families. Children under 4 years old can join free of charge. A reduced child price applies for children aged 4 to 11.
Is this tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels? The tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, though it does include approximately 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
Does this tour promote responsible travel? Along the way, your guide will share simple, practical tips on how to travel more responsibly and reduce your environmental impact while exploring the city.
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