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Original Heart of Brooklyn Food and Culture Tour

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by Cool NYC and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Brooklyn, USA
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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Enter artisan Brooklyn and go where the tour buses don't. Eat hand-crafted bites at local factories, take in the area's vibrant street art, browse vintage and record shops, and do everything else that defines Brooklyn.

- Visit nano coffee roasters and hipster sandwich shops to experience how modern Brooklynites live

- You'll also step into Bushwick’s industrial past. Munch on tacos made with fresh tortillas at a tortilla factory and small batch bean to bar sweets at a chocolate factory (entry not included Sat)

- Stand in awe of Bushwick's expansive street art, hearing the inspirations behind the massive murals

- Hear about Bushwick’s evolution and get recommendations about spending a night in the area from a local storyteller

- The tour is just a 20 min subway ride from Manhattan

- Join our VIP add-on and sip on tasting flights from two local breweries at the end of your tour (adds a third hour)

- The tour is small group capped at 10 for a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Explore classically hipster institutions, like a sandwich shop and vintage store
  • Three tastings, including artisanal tacos and chocolate straight from a factory
  • Small group capped at 10 for a personalized experience
  • Gratuities
  • Chocolate factory entry on Saturdays
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

86 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA

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End point

54 Wyckoff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

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Loveless Coffees

Meet your guide at Loveless Coffees, a local roastery
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Maria Hernandez Park

Grab sandwiches at a hipster Italian deli and enjoy them in the neighborhood's always happening park
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Roberta's

Explore Bushwick's history and the locations which have shaped the contemporary neighborhood
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Urban Jungle

Live like a Brooklynite and do some thrifting at a local vintage shop
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos

Visit a tortilla factory that doubles as a taqueria for your next tasting of the day
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

FINE & RAW Chocolate

Explore a chocolate factory and taste some locally produced sweets
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Bushwick Collective Street Art

Take a tour of Bushwick's world famous street art and learn the backstories of the area's gorgeous murals
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Bushwick Market

Wrap up your day at an outdoor vintage flea market, getting to browse through goods just like local Brooklynites do
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kings County Brewers Collective

With our optional breweries add-on, visit and sample from a tasting flight at a local brewery known for their IPAs
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kato Sake Works

With our optional breweries add-on, end the tour with a sake tasting flight at a second local brewery
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Original Heart of Brooklyn Food and Culture Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Explore classically hipster institutions, like a sandwich shop and vintage store
  • Three tastings, including artisanal tacos and chocolate straight from a factory
  • Small group capped at 10 for a personalized experience
  • Optional VIP visits to two local breweries, each with a tasting flight
  • Immerse yourself in the Bushwick Collective, a vibrant outdoor art gallery
  • Receive a digital map, full of recommendations from your local foodie guide
  • Gratuities
  • Chocolate factory entry on Saturdays

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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