Food and Culture DUMBO Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Overview
Explore the heart of DUMBO on this walking tour with a pro. You'll taste the neighborhood's best local eats as you hear stories of Brooklyn past and present and admire its waterfront views.
Included
Included
2-hour guided tour
Excluded
Excluded
Food (optional)
Important information
How much does the food cost?
It's your choice to purchase food at any or all of our restaurant stops during the tour. If you choose our suggested item at all three stops, the total cost is around $30.
How much walking is there?
This tour covers 1.2 miles at a leisurely pace.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, this tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren't eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
More information
Our guided DUMBO walking tour begins at one of the neighborhood’s most historic sites, Plymouth Church. Learn why it was once called the “Grand Central Station” or “Grand Central Depot” of the Underground Railroad, and hear how the passionate abolitionist, Henry Ward Beecher, spoke out for freedom during some of America’s darkest days.
As you walk with your guide to Fruit Street Sitting Area, you’ll stroll further back in time. At this overlook, admire views of New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan as you stand where the largest conflict of the American Revolution, the Battle of Brooklyn, took place. Discover how General Washington managed a tactical escape from the British when they were outnumbered two to one, losing the battle but ultimately winning the war.
Fast forward to 1938. That’s when L&B Spumoni Gardens opened in Brooklyn. Now a favorite pizzeria, they serve a different slice of pie: the airy square Sicilian pizza. Follow your guide’s recommendation and try a slice. Food is optional at every stop on this tour, but your guide will have suggestions at each place.
Another spot for photography lovers, Fulton Ferry Landing gives you a great shot of the Brooklyn Bridge. Your guide will share the saga of its creation, with more than a few twists and turns, before you head to your next restaurant: Luke’s Lobster. It’s not a Brooklyn food tour if you don’t visit this NYC-born staple. Their fresh Maine lobster rolls are sustainably sourced and delicious.
Our tour continues on to Empire Stores and Main Street, the heart of DUMBO in Brooklyn, as your guide tells stories along the way. We finish in the best way possible with chocolate from Mr. Chocolate himself. The famous French chocolatier Jacques Torres Chocolate, crafts truffles, cookies, chocolate bars, and more, and the smell alone is decadent.
Expect to take amazing photos throughout the tour — from Pebble Beach to the Manhattan skyline with the Empire State Building easily visible to the perfect viewpoint of the Manhattan Bridge, framed by a cobblestone street and historic architecture. Want a pic of you and your group? Just ask! Our guide is happy to help you capture the memory of your Brooklyn food tour here in hip, historic DUMBO.