Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops
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Brooklyn, USA
3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
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.
What's Included
- Walk 3 hours and explore diverse Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East
- 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
- Join a friendly, food-loving guide for a flavorful walk through Brooklyn’s Smith and Court Streets
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips / gratuities for your guide
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
What To Expect
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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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Carroll Gardens
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Heights
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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-5713P118
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Walk 3 hours and explore diverse Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East.
- 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.
- Join a friendly, food-loving guide for a flavorful walk through Brooklyn’s Smith and Court Streets.
The following is NOT included:
- Additional food and drinks.
- Tips / gratuities for your guide.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Walk 3 hours and explore diverse Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East
- 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
- Join a friendly, food-loving guide for a flavorful walk through Brooklyn’s Smith and Court Streets
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips / gratuities for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
