--- title: "Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops" lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 688 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 69 of 73 (Food & Pizza Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/brooklyn-food-walking-tour-local-eats-family-run-shops/ --- # Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops In our comparison: #69 of 73 in Food & Pizza Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: 148 Smith St, - Group size varies by option: small group from €54 · private from €142 - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00, 13:30, 16:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person for the Small Group Brooklyn Tour option; other options up to €142 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 688 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €54 · private from €142 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 13:30, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.84 from 688 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 657 of 688. - 5 stars: 623 (91%) - 4 stars: 34 (5%) - 3 stars: 17 (2%) - 2 stars: 11 (2%) - 1 star: 3 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Brooklyn Tour | €54 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Private Brooklyn Tour | €142 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | ## 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 ## Not included - Tips / gratuities for your guide - Additional food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Smith Street** (30m) - 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. 2. **- As we stroll through this picturesque neighborhood we learn how it got its ...** (30m) - - 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. 3. **Cobble Hill** (1h 30m) - 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. 4. **We just touch on the southern end of this historic neighborhood by walking do...** (20m) - 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. 5. **At the end of the tour, you'll be lucky enough to enjoy a homemade chocolate ...** (10m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 13:30, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 148 Smith St, in front of Dunkin’ Donuts (at the corner of Bergen St and Smith St) ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Food & Pizza Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #69 of 73** | €54 | 3h | 4.84 (688) | varies by option | | [Greenwich Village Food Tour / Tasty Tours NYC](/usa/new-york/tours/greenwich-village-food-tour-tasty-tours-nyc/?format=md) | €77 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (933) | shared | | [Greenwich Village Food Tour: 6 Tastings + Iconic Sites](/usa/new-york/tours/greenwich-village-food-tour-6-tastings-iconic-sites/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.97 (1681) | shared | | [Lower East Side Food Tour in NYC: 6 Tastings + Famous Landmarks](/usa/new-york/tours/lower-east-side-food-tour-in-nyc-6-tastings-famous-landmarks/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.97 (716) | shared | Ranked #69 of 73 in Food & Pizza Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €308, median €83; typical length 3h. 5 of 73 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/nyc-food-tours/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/brooklyn-food-walking-tour-local-eats-family-run-shops/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md