DUMBO Brooklyn Food and Culture Tour
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4.9
182charleney
15 days ago
Wonderful tour! Very interesting and I learned a lot from our friendly and very knowledgeable guide, Clair. She was great.
There are lots of stunning views of Manhattan along the way and the food was yummy.
I recommend it!
Our DUMBO walking tour is more than a food tour. Enjoy Brooklyn’s amazing flavors, with recommendations from your guide, as you soak up its culture, history, and scenic sights. Travel back in time to 1776 as you stand where General Washington made a difficult decision to save his trips when outnumbered two to one. Less than a hundred years later, Brooklyn was again at the center of history, home to a simple red brick church that became a key waystation on the Underground Railroad. Your guide will entertain with stories of DUMBO past and present, and you’ll taste some of its best foods, like a Sicilian slice at L&B Spumoni Gardens, a Brooklyn institution, and a bite of the Northeast's finest at Luke’s Lobster. Indulge your sweetest cravings with creations from Jacques Torres of Netflix fame, aka Mr. Chocolate. From Pebble Beach to a warehouse turned retail powerhouse to sweeping views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, explore the best of DUMBO with a local who knows its secrets.
Departure Point
- Meet your guide at the intersection of Clark and Monroe Streets. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the brown brick wall. The closest address for GPS is 101 Clark St.
- This tour ends at the Manhattan Bridge viewpoint on Washington Street.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Plymouth Church75 Hicks St., , Brooklyn, New YorkKnown as “Grand Central Station” for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad, this was also the home church of legendary abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Fruit Street Sitting AreaConnects Columbia Heights to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn, New YorkEnjoy stunning views of the New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan here, but this is more than a scenic overlook. Your guide will share the dramatic encounter between the Continental Army, led by General Washington, and British forces that took place here in 1776.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: L&B Spumoni Gardens46 Old Fulton Street, NY 11201Follow your guide’s recommendation at this family-owned eatery, founded in 1938, and try a slice of Sicilian pizza.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: St. Ann's Warehouse45 Water St, , Brooklyn, New YorkAt this waterfront viewpoint, hear the dramatic story of how the Brooklyn Bridge was built.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Empire Stores53-83 Water Street, NY 11201This homegrown NYC eatery serves up fresh, sustainable lobster rolls sourced directly from independent Maine fishermen.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Main StreetMain Street, NY 11201This performing arts center has hosted groundbreaking performers from all over the world.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Jacques Torres Chocolate66 Water St, , Brooklyn, New YorkVisit the centerpiece of contemporary DUMBO, home to the first Time Out Market in America, a cultural institution in its own right.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View39-21 Washington St, Brooklyn, New YorkTour the historic industrial heart of DUMBO as you discover how it’s also the birthplace of modern consumerism.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Luke's Lobster Brooklyn Bridge Park11 Water Street, NY 11201Indulge your sweet tooth at this gourmet shop from French chocolatier Jacques Torres, fondly known as Mr. Chocolate. Here, find bars, cookies, truffles, hot chocolate, and moreDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Fulton Ferry Landing1 Water Street, NY 11201Located on Washington Street, the iconic DUMBO Manhattan Bridge View is a famous photo spot. Walk down the cobblestone street to a viewpoint that shows the Manhattan Bridge and even the Empire State Building.Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Some venues may not be open on all tour dates. When that happens, our expert guides will ensure a great alternative is included.
- Insider Tips and hidden gems
- Professional New York tour guide
- 2-hour walking tour
- Stories of DUMBO's unique history and culture
- Viewpoints of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, and more
- Visits to iconic restaurants like Luke’s Lobster, Jacques Torres Chocolate, and L&B Spumoni Gardens
- Cost of food (The customer can choose to purchase food at recommended stops or not.)
Our DUMBO walking tour is more than a food tour. Enjoy Brooklyn’s amazing flavors, with recommendations from your guide, as you soak up its culture, history, and scenic sights. Travel back in time to 1776 as you stand where General Washington made a difficult decision to save his trips when outnumbered two to one. Less than a hundred years later, Brooklyn was again at the center of history, home to a simple red brick church that became a key waystation on the Underground Railroad. Your guide will entertain with stories of DUMBO past and present, and you’ll taste some of its best foods, like a Sicilian slice at L&B Spumoni Gardens, a Brooklyn institution, and a bite of the Northeast's finest at Luke’s Lobster. Indulge your sweetest cravings with creations from Jacques Torres of Netflix fame, aka Mr. Chocolate. From Pebble Beach to a warehouse turned retail powerhouse to sweeping views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, explore the best of DUMBO with a local who knows its secrets.
Departure Point
- Meet your guide at the intersection of Clark and Monroe Streets. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the brown brick wall. The closest address for GPS is 101 Clark St.
- This tour ends at the Manhattan Bridge viewpoint on Washington Street.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Plymouth Church75 Hicks St., , Brooklyn, New YorkKnown as “Grand Central Station” for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad, this was also the home church of legendary abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Fruit Street Sitting AreaConnects Columbia Heights to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn, New YorkEnjoy stunning views of the New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan here, but this is more than a scenic overlook. Your guide will share the dramatic encounter between the Continental Army, led by General Washington, and British forces that took place here in 1776.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: L&B Spumoni Gardens46 Old Fulton Street, NY 11201Follow your guide’s recommendation at this family-owned eatery, founded in 1938, and try a slice of Sicilian pizza.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: St. Ann's Warehouse45 Water St, , Brooklyn, New YorkAt this waterfront viewpoint, hear the dramatic story of how the Brooklyn Bridge was built.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Empire Stores53-83 Water Street, NY 11201This homegrown NYC eatery serves up fresh, sustainable lobster rolls sourced directly from independent Maine fishermen.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Main StreetMain Street, NY 11201This performing arts center has hosted groundbreaking performers from all over the world.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Jacques Torres Chocolate66 Water St, , Brooklyn, New YorkVisit the centerpiece of contemporary DUMBO, home to the first Time Out Market in America, a cultural institution in its own right.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View39-21 Washington St, Brooklyn, New YorkTour the historic industrial heart of DUMBO as you discover how it’s also the birthplace of modern consumerism.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Luke's Lobster Brooklyn Bridge Park11 Water Street, NY 11201Indulge your sweet tooth at this gourmet shop from French chocolatier Jacques Torres, fondly known as Mr. Chocolate. Here, find bars, cookies, truffles, hot chocolate, and moreDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Fulton Ferry Landing1 Water Street, NY 11201Located on Washington Street, the iconic DUMBO Manhattan Bridge View is a famous photo spot. Walk down the cobblestone street to a viewpoint that shows the Manhattan Bridge and even the Empire State Building.Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Some venues may not be open on all tour dates. When that happens, our expert guides will ensure a great alternative is included.
- Insider Tips and hidden gems
- Professional New York tour guide
- 2-hour walking tour
- Stories of DUMBO's unique history and culture
- Viewpoints of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, and more
- Visits to iconic restaurants like Luke’s Lobster, Jacques Torres Chocolate, and L&B Spumoni Gardens
- Cost of food (The customer can choose to purchase food at recommended stops or not.)
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182charleney
Wonderful tour! Very interesting and I learned a lot from our friendly and very knowledgeable guide, Clair. She was great.
There are lots of stunning views of Manhattan along the way and the food was yummy.
I recommend it!
Lucie_S
Good entree to learn about DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights. Recommend walking over the bridge first! Good pace.
gaideurs
Emmanuelle is a very good guide. Good explications on the diffrent neigtborought of the city. Enjoy visit of New York. Make it.
432ck
Someone had recommended this tour & she was not wrong! I too, highly recommend it!
Claire, our guide was charismatic, enthusiastic & super knowledgeable - about all sorts, not just this area.
The Sicilian pizza was fab too - tucked in so fast, forgot the obligatory photo!
The area felt safe & was an array of culture.
claire_k
Fabulous, seemingly little heard of, area. Just loved it down there. Our tour guide, Claire, was enthusiastic & knowledgeable & certainly helped make the experience.