Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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
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.
What To Expect
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.
- 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.
Options
Small Group Brooklyn Tour
Private Brooklyn Tour
What‘s Included
Walk 3 hours and explore diverse Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East
Join a friendly, food-loving guide for a flavorful walk through Brooklyn’s Smith and Court Streets
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
Tips / gratuities for your guide
Additional food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
648 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brooklyn Food Tour
490kathrynk,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice walking food tour with a little bit of history in Cobble Hills. Lovely local food establishments.
Very enjoyable
Julie G,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Sara was terrific, combining her knowledge of both food and the history in Cobble Hill. I give her 5 stars. I only rate it 4 stars as I wish on a couple stops we had choices (particularly with the Greek place and the type of topping on our bagel as I’m not a cream cheese fan). Otherwise, it was fun and enjoyed the others on the tour with us.
Tour guide was very...
Barbara M,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Tour guide was very wordy…could have condensed this tour to 2 hours. We seemed to be walking in circles. Food choices were just so-so.
Beautiful Neighborhood
Patty N,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Lovely few hours with our group and guide, Sara. Lots of good food at local and long lived establishments. Heard a bit about Brooklyn history. Beautiful neighborhood!
Great choice!
samantharN8783TA,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Very informative and good food
Very tastefull and enjoyable tour.
rubenvK7267ME,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour Guide Sara was very friendly. She explained a lot of the history in Brooklyn. And also about the food we tasted. Also she gave some extra attention to the visitors (us) and the group.
Very insightful
tar kn2020,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sarah was great! I had a lot of fun.
Very fun!
NorthStar16057452124,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sara is well versed in Brooklyn history and we enjoyed learning about all she shared. The food was so fun to experience. Absolutely encourage others to experience this tour.
Excellent
OnAir676855,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was excellent and provided us with excellent food choices and his knowledge of history was an added bonus.
Our guide knew a lot...
kmtaglia,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide knew a lot about the area. I learned a few things ! Food selection was " carb heavy " but tasty.
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