What to do and see in Brooklyn, New York (NY): The Best Food Tours

August 24, 2021 Agatha Simes

It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
Restaurants in Brooklyn

1. Secret Food Tours Brooklyn w/ Private Tour Option

6401 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204, USA Secret Food Tours New York City
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On Secret Food Tours Brooklyn, we eat our way through the charming, historic and international neighborhood of Bensonhurst located in southwest Brooklyn. This area was one of the first settlements in the entire city, so as we walk and eat you will see vestiges of times gone by. Your three-hour tour will guide you through the many cultures and food influences that have made their way through this community throughout the years. As we take a stroll back through time, we'll uncover the origins of some of New York's best-loved international foods and how they have evolved into the delicious morsels we will indulge in today. Food, sweets, and an in-depth tour of Bensonhurst are all included in the price. In addition, as with all of our tours, there is our Secret Dish, which will only be revealed on the day of your tour.

Inclusions: Snacks, Lunch

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Reviewed By Margesty

Excellent day out! Bridget taught us—New Yorkers—some cool history and took us to some great alternatives of classic food locales. The secret food was an impressive surprise! And, the group we were with was lovely!

2. Brooklyn Chocolate Tour: A Slice of Brooklyn

137 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours
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Hershey's? FUHGETTABOUDIT! A Slice of Brooklyn Chocolate Tour is a 4 hour bus tour that includes a visit to four of the finest chocolatiers in Brooklyn as well as samples of the most delicious variety of traditional and artisanal chocolates at each stop.You’ll also stop for a slice of classic Margerita pizza along the way to cleanse your palate!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By lucyd136

I had the Dyker Heights tour booked for December however due to the current climate we are unable to visit NYC as we are from the U.K. I emailed A Slice of Brooklyn at 10am requesting a refund and by 4pm they had issued this. I am gutted we can’t travel but when we can eventually go to NYC I will be booking all of my tours through them! Even though we haven’t done the tour, I just wanted to leave a review on how great the customer service is! Thank you

3. New York: The High Line & Chelsea Market with Food Tastings

Washington Street & Gansevoort Street, Washington St & Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA New York City Urban Adventures
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This fun walking tour will take you over the High Line and through the Meatpacking and Chelsea neighborhoods to explore history, art, food... and, of course, beautiful views. You’ll leave with an understanding of how the past has shaped the present, and how modern New York has re-purposed this history to create something unique that has transformed the city both for the better and for the worse.

Inclusions: Local Spanish-speaking guide, 1-2 small food tastings in Chelsea Market

Exclusions: Tips/gratuities for your guide

Reviewed By LassMinTraveler

Brian was a great tour guide as well as accommodating everyone's individual needs as well as diets if you didn't eat it or like it Brian went out of his way to make it happen. I truly enjoyed the tour as well as the other places he recommended after the tour I definitely recommend this tour ....Great job Brian we're still talking about it who knows you may see us soon something is in the works ????????????

4. Lonely Planet Experiences: Brooklyn Food, History & Culture Small Group Tour

61 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA New York City Urban Adventures
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Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Urban Adventures. You may not immediately compare Brooklyn to a small town, but the hippest borough is made up of distinct community oriented neighborhoods that thrive and blossom because of the local mom and pop businesses, many that have been here for generations. Throughout this neighborhood food tour, we celebrate the businesses by telling the stories of the people involved, by sampling some of the delicious food being sold, and by contributing a donation to an organization designed to maintain the success of this community of small businesses.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Food and drink tastings

Exclusions: Tips / gratuities for your guide, Additional food and drinks, Souvenirs and edible merchandise

Reviewed By 178allisonh

We had a nice time exploring areas of NY that we would have never discovered on our own! Learned a good deal about the various cultures that helped build NY. Also felt very safe with our guide respecting COVID protocols

5. A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour

137 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours
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Embark on this 4.5-hour bus tour with a local guide and discover Brooklyn from one end to the other while eating pizza. You will be visiting two pizzerias as well as some popular landmarks of Brooklyn. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included. You will meet your guide at The Union Square area of Manhattan.

Inclusions: Meals as per itinerary, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Guaranteed to skip the lines, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase at one of the pizzerias), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By lucyd136

I had the Dyker Heights tour booked for December however due to the current climate we are unable to visit NYC as we are from the U.K. I emailed A Slice of Brooklyn at 10am requesting a refund and by 4pm they had issued this. I am gutted we can’t travel but when we can eventually go to NYC I will be booking all of my tours through them! Even though we haven’t done the tour, I just wanted to leave a review on how great the customer service is! Thank you

6. Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food and Culture, Bus and Walking Tour

192 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012, USA New York Fun Tours
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The new culinary center of the Big Apple, where food and dining trends are dispersed to the rest of the country, is Brooklyn. And with this half-day tour, you can take a big bite out of it. From old ethnic enclaves to the latest hipster 'hoods, Brooklyn's dining scene is both diverse and cutting edge. Munch pierogies in Polish-dominated Greenpoint and hip farm-to-table fare in Williamsburg. This guided eating tour of New York's coolest and tastiest borough is ideal for foodies and the people who love them.

Inclusions: Transport by climate-controlled bus, Licensed NYC sightseeing guide, Luggage storage available upon request; your luggage is stowed at the rear of the bus , Food tasting, Bottle of water, Vegetarian options & other dietary restrictions can be accomodated with advance notice when booking

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Corti_3

He was very knowledgeable, entertaining and fun! Had a teen and a kid on board and he took us to a candy store, surely got their attention! stopped at a great pizza place and many other great stops! Thanks James!! MAde oye tour very fun!

7. Brooklyn Food Tour: The Flavors of Williamsburg

The Mini Mall, 218 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA Like A Local Tours
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This walking food tour is a window into what makes this neighborhood so special. Try ice cream made by an Iron Chef contestant, the "Best Pizza" in Brooklyn, cookies from a judge on Master Chef, BBQ and more. You will enjoy enough tastings for lunch, while learning the history of the neighborhood, experiencing some amazing street art and checking out the best view of the New York City skyline.

Inclusions: Local and professional guide, All tastings (enough food for lunch) and water available at each stop

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Maisie800

We did a virtual tour for our company holiday party and it was fantastic. Justin is an excellent guide, informative and entertaining! What an education about our office neighborhood that we miss while on COVID lockdown. So great to dive deep into the history and architecture. I would love to do this again in real life when we can and I highly recommend the virtual tour while we can't do it live!

8. Private Brooklyn Shopping and Food Tour in Williamsburg with a Fashion Designer

The Mini Mall, 218 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA Like A Local Tours

Eat and shop your way through the best of Brooklyn with a local expert. Weave your way through unique shops that were formerly warehouses and waterfront factories while discovering locally made gems and in house crafted flavors. Between GreenScream Slices and MisoCherry Scoops you’ll even learn a bit of history. Join a Brooklyn local to shop, taste and take home with you all we make in Brooklyn.

Inclusions: Lunch

Exclusions: Tour guide gratuity

Reviewed By Maisie800

We did a virtual tour for our company holiday party and it was fantastic. Justin is an excellent guide, informative and entertaining! What an education about our office neighborhood that we miss while on COVID lockdown. So great to dive deep into the history and architecture. I would love to do this again in real life when we can and I highly recommend the virtual tour while we can't do it live!

9. Brooklyn Pizza and Breweries Tour with a Local: Private & Personalized

Brooklyn, NY, USA City Unscripted New York

You’ll join one of our hosts to feast your way around Brooklyn, getting to grips with its traditional and new-age brew culture, and discovering some legendary pizzerias. A practical approach is key, so you’ll be doing a lot of eating and drinking! You could try craft brews from Williamsburg microbreweries or venture further into the historic neighborhood to discover how it all began with German migrants in the 19th century. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them. Your meeting place and time as well as your itinerary are flexible, so you can plan and experience with your host to meet your needs.

Inclusions: Private and personalized 3 hour experience with a foodie, 6 of the best NYC brews and a pizza to share, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Authentic local insights and knowledge, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs , Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By 622sophieo

Kamilla was a wonderful host. She has shown us the wonderful world off the beaten track, real areas where people live and work. The tour of Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Williamsburg was a real treat! Thank you, Kamilla!

10. Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Brooklyn

6401 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204, USA Secret Food Tours New York City

On Secret Food Tours Brooklyn, we eat our way through the charming, historic and international neighborhood of Bensonhurst located in southwest Brooklyn. This area was one of the first settlements in the entire city, so as we walk and eat you will see vestiges of times gone by. Your three-hour tour will guide you through the many cultures and food influences that have made their way through this community throughout the years. In addition, as with all of our tours, there is our Secret Dish, which will only be revealed on the day of your tour. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Inclusions: Snacks, Lunch

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Reviewed By Margesty

Excellent day out! Bridget taught us—New Yorkers—some cool history and took us to some great alternatives of classic food locales. The secret food was an impressive surprise! And, the group we were with was lovely!

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