New York: Food, History and Culture of Brooklyn Tour
Experience the best travel stories for yourself! 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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Private Brooklyn Tour
What's included in New York: Food, History and Culture of Brooklyn Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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 including a renowned baker, an impressive cheese shop, and an adorable little cookie bakery.
Carroll Gardens
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.
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
- You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city
- 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 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.
- Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the adult’s rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child between 6 and 11 years old. You can do so in the special requirements box on the checkout page
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Outside of 61 Bergen Street (near the F/G subway entrance), Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Ticket Redemption
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 [email protected]. 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.