Savor the flavors of Brooklyn on a 3-hour food tour, and sample breads, cheeses, and pastries crafted by those who treat food as an art form. Get off the tourist map as a local guide takes you to mom-and-pop stores, food courts and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 12:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Discover why Brooklyn is now the center of the NYC food scene
- Visit family-owned food stores to get the lowdown on the culinary scene in Brooklyn
- Stroll down beautiful tree-lined streets
- Explore the many faces of Brooklyn's cuisine, from New American to the Middle East and beyond
Full description
Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience.
Stroll around the brownstone buildings of Brooklyn on a 3-hour neighborhood food tour, and discover the delicious mom-and-pop shops and restaurants of New York. Discover first-hand how food is the engine of the local ecosystem.
Focused on Smith and Court Streets and the surrounding neighbourhoods, the tour uncovers a vibrant mix of locally-owned, artisanal food stores that are unlike almost any other neighborhood in America.
You will visit old school haunts and new culinary entrepreneurs to experience traditional flavors and daring dishes. Pop into Italian and Middle Eastern shops that have long been the staple of the neighborhood, and explore the growing scene of cafés and restaurants specializing in New American cuisine.
Learn about the neighborhood's rich history and changing character from local business owners and residents. Try artisan cheeses, breads, and Italian pastries. Meet coffee roasters, discover a modern soda fountain, and go to the oldest Middle Eastern bakery in New York City.
Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Food and drink tastings
- Tips and gratuities for your guide
- Additional food and drinks
- Souvenirs and edible merchandise
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet at Stinky Bklyn, 215 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11201. Your guide will be holding an "Urban Adventures" signboard
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What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- The dress code for this tour is casual. Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed
- Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform the local partner at the time of booking if you'll be bringing a child under the age of 6
