New York: Food, History and Culture of Brooklyn Tour

Brooklyn, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the exciting restaurant districts of Brooklyn
  • Learn about the history and culture of the neighborhood
  • Taste delicious pastries and local drinks at unique establishments
  • Wander through beautiful parks and residential streets
  • Indulge in classic New York treats at a revived soda fountain

Meeting Point

Outside of 61 Bergen Street (near the F/G subway entrance), Brooklyn, NY 11201

Meeting point

61 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 , United States

End point

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 including a renowned baker, an impressive cheese shop, and an adorable little cookie bakery.

Duration 30 minutes
2

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.

Duration 30 minutes
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 minutes
4

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.

Duration 20 minutes
5

Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

We end our tour at one of the cutest businesses in the neighborhood, and a place where you find kids indulging in an ice cream sundae and grandparents enjoying a good old fashioned ice cream float. This revived soda fountain brings the old world and the new world together with modern twist on New York classics. And you need to hear the story about how they first began.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
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    You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city
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    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.
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    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.
Provided by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA

What our experts say

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    Try the pastries at the bakery on Smith St.
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    Visit nearby Prospect Park after the tour.
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    Check out local shops in Cobble Hill.
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    Grab a coffee at the soda fountain finish.
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    Explore the waterfront views at Brooklyn Heights.

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