Licensed NYC guide · 47 Hicks St, Brooklyn Heights
A three-hour food walk from the row houses of Brooklyn Heights down to DUMBO, with five tastings and a licensed NYC guide. Pizza is one stop, a full Grimaldi's slice, and that is the easy way to taste its coal oven without ordering a whole pie.
Know what you are booking: a Brooklyn food tour with one pizza stop, not a pizza crawl. The stop is a good one, a full-size slice from Grimaldi's (two if you are hungry, the listing says). Grimaldi's in DUMBO bakes in a coal-fired brick oven and sells whole pies only, so a single slice is not something you can normally order there.
The other four tastings: falafel in Brooklyn Heights, tacos from El Gallo Taqueria, pancakes from Clinton St. Baking Co. (the Lower East Side brunch name, which also runs a counter at Time Out Market in DUMBO) and hot chocolate from Jacques Torres, served at the end with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge. In between, the guide covers the bridge's real history, DUMBO's industrial past and its street art.
The walk is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), runs rain or shine and is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Luggage and large bags are not allowed. Tips are extra. At $129 it costs about twice the pizza walks, and you get lunch, dessert and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade in one afternoon. Reviews are strong: 4.9 stars from 9 reviews.
Meet in Brooklyn Heights, on a quiet residential block. The neighborhood was the first historic district designated by New York's Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the guide starts with its row houses.
The first tasting is falafel, with the story of how immigration made New York's food the most varied anywhere.
Walk the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for the classic view of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge, then head down toward the water.
In DUMBO come the full slice from Grimaldi's coal oven, tacos from El Gallo Taqueria and a filling portion of pancakes from Clinton St. Baking Co. The order can change.
The tour ends with Jacques Torres hot chocolate and a view of the Brooklyn Bridge, after the Manhattan Bridge views and DUMBO's street art.
★★★★★This tour was absolutely amazing. Shannon was so knowledgeable and explained all of the food and history. I would highly recommend this tour.
★★★★★Our guide was knowledgeable, upbeat and caring. Sharing stories and walking on the coldest day of the year without missing a beat. I would highly recommend this tour.
★★★★★Wonderful tour with Gaby, the best guide you can imagine. So much enthusiasm, warmth, humor and detailed knowledge [...] And the food was a dream!
★★★★★Gaby was a fantastic guide. Food was superb. Definately recommend
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One full-size slice from Grimaldi's, or two if you are hungry, according to the listing. The other four tastings are falafel, tacos, pancakes and hot chocolate.
Not normally. The Brooklyn Grimaldi's serves whole coal-oven pies, so the tour's slice is a handy way to taste it on its own. Groups of 25 or more need 72 hours' notice for a table, per Grimaldi's own site.
About 1.5 miles (2.4 km) over three hours, from Brooklyn Heights down to the DUMBO waterfront. It runs rain or shine and is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
At 47 Hicks St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, in Brooklyn Heights. It finishes with Jacques Torres hot chocolate and a view of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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A full Grimaldi's slice plus falafel, tacos, pancakes and hot chocolate, with the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and DUMBO views.
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