Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops Discount Tickets

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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

Meeting point

148 Smith St, in front of Dunkin’ Donuts (at the corner of Bergen St and Smith St)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Smith Street
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.
Duration: 30 mins
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.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Cobble Hill
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.
Duration: 90 mins
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.
Duration: 20 mins
5. The Chocolate Room
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.
Duration: 10 mins

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

Taste food at multiple food stops at locally owned, artisanal food shops

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

Exclusion

Tips / gratuities for your guide

Additional food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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? We can accommodate most dietary needs — including vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free, dairy‑free, nut‑free, and other requirements — as long as we are informed at least 24 hours before the tour. Substitutions can be arranged in most cases but may not be available at every stop. Please note that many foods on this tour are not prepared in nut‑free, dairy‑free, or gluten‑free facilities, and cross‑contamination is possible. Guests with severe allergies should use caution.

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 2.5 miles / 4 km of walking at a relaxed pace.

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.

Supplied by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA

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