The Original Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food and Culture, Bus Tour | La Vacanza Travel

The Original Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food and Culture, Bus Tour

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United States, New York, New York City
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • New York City
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Welcome to Brooklyn, the coolest, most dynamic borough in the Big Apple. Not just the center of all things hip and artisanal, Brooklyn also happens to be one of the best places to eat in the country right now, where dining standards like locavore-ism and farm-to-fork trends hit here early on.

This guided half-day culture-and-food-centric tour winds throughout Brooklyn, revealing the hip 'hoods and the off-the-beaten-path eats that you'd be hard-pressed to find on your own.

Your journey begins in the historic West Village, the past and present home to some of the city's most influential residents. Then, along with your knowledgable food-crazed New Yorker guide, hop into the air-conditioned shuttle and venture across the Williamsburg Bridge.

Journey around the ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jewish section of Williamsburg, where families stroll the bustling streets that look like they haven't changed in a generation or two, before hitting the hipster section of the neighborhood. Williamsburg is one of the best restaurant neighborhoods in the city where third-wave coffee roasters sit next to cutting-edge farm-to-fork restaurants. Indulge in a slice of Neapolitan pizza or a cannoli before moving next door to Greenpoint.

Wander around Greenpoint, a neighborhood where you may hear "dzień dobry" as much as "hello." That's because the area has long been home to the city's Polish residents. Stop into a traditional Polish eatery for scrumptious meat-stuffed pierogies and juicy kielbasas.

The tour suddenly gets sweet in DUMBO, an atmospheric part of town that stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Sample some delectable sweets at the Jacques Torres chocolate factory and then walk it all off at the recently re-constructed Brooklyn Bridge Park (make sure you bring your camera for the incredible views of the Manhattan skyline).

Then return to Manhattan, pleased with your newfound knowledge of New York's coolest borough.

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
  • Multiple Food tastings
  • Vegetarian options & other dietary restrictions can be accomodated with advance notice when booking

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • We CANNOT make food substitutions for allergies/preferences (such as dairy-free, nut-free, vegan)
  • While there are food tastings included that are gluten free, we don't have gluten free substitutes.
  • Much of this tour takes place on a comfortable, temperature-controlled bus. While there is walking in each of the neighborhoods, this tour is comfortable even during the colder months
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please bring child seats for all children under 6 years of age. These are not supplied on the tour
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Marie Blachère Bakery & Café, 301-303 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA


Departure Time

11:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Leah_F

25 Mar, 2024

What a wonderful experience this trip was. The bus was a perfect way to see and enjoy the different parts of Brooklyn. It was nice that Laurie was so knowledgeable about so many things and e learned so much. The food was amazing as well. Well worth it. I would recommend to anyone.

116irman

11 Feb, 2024

Last year we were here about 15 people and celebrated HDB, it was really good atmosphere and friendly staff with good Georgian food. I liked Khachapuri Mtsvadi (Georgian Barbeque on sticks ), Kinkali - dumplings and of course Georgian local beer. strongly recommended to visit here. You can spend here unforgettable time and you will really enjoy here.

Susy_C

28 Dec, 2023

A great way to see Brooklyn and eat at great places. Thanks Laurie for a great day. We did not go back to the hotel hungry. Thanks to Luis for the safe driving.

Victoria_K

19 Dec, 2023

Our guide and driver were amazing. Polite and on time and also very knowledgeable. The food was very good and we got a good sense of the neighborhoods at the same time.

Catherine_D

10 Dec, 2023

Our tour guide , Laurie, made the trip even more fun. She’s the best!!!! She gave us so much history and side stories. She was a super host!

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