Lonely Planet Experiences: Brooklyn Small-Group Food Tour
ID: GYG48725-65329
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 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
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof that they have received at least one dose of a FDA or WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Meet at Stinky Bklyn, 215 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11201. Your guide will be holding an "Urban Adventures" signboard
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
