Williamsburg Bites: Culinary Exploration of Brooklyn History
4.7
110 Ratings
Brooklyn
Embark on a culinary adventure through the historic neighborhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Taste authentic Polish pierogies, indulge in the best pizza in town, and enjoy a beach-inspired meal. Experience breathtaking views, learn about the neighborhood's history, and make a positive impact on the community.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Northside Bakery - Step into Williamsburg’s past at this traditional Polish bakery (pierogis and pastries)
- Mable’s Smokehouse & Banquet Hall - Mouthwatering Oklahoma style BBQ in the heart of Brooklyn! (Yes, you read that right). Delicious vegetarian option available!
- Tacombi - Insanely good corn esquires and sandia (watermelon aqua fresca) in a former auto body shop.
- Best Pizza - If you know Vice Munchies, then you know Frank Pinello, the owner of this award-winning, local favorite pizza joint. We try to types of pizza here so you can decide which is your favorite New York slice.
- Kahkow - Taste and learn about this famous and historic chocolate company at this unique storefront that is also a bean to bar chocolate factory. They only have one location outside the Dominican Republic and you’ll get to visit and get the inside scoop!
What's Included
- Local and professional guide
- All tastings (enough food for lunch) and water available at each stop
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
Additional Information
This captivating gastronomic journey is a showcase of why this area is truly unique. Delight in the historical essence of the neighborhood as you taste genuine Polish pierogies, stop by the town’s finest pizza joint, and feel the beach vibes at Tacombi. Relish a purpose-driven bagel and conclude with scrumptious BBQ! A visit to a working chocolate factory for dessert is included as well! Along the way, marvel at stunning waterfront vistas of the Manhattan Skyline and learn about the rich history of one of New York’s most vibrant neighborhoods from your knowledgeable guide.
Your decision to join our tours brings a positive change to the community. We provide patrons an opportunity to contribute to the community by getting involved with our social impact collaborators. Every food tour is paired with a social impact partner, creating an exclusive experience for you and ensuring each tour positively contributes to the community we explore.
Our tour caters to Vegetarians, Vegans, and individuals with a Gluten-Free diet.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A maximum of 14 people per tour
- 1.5 miles of walking over the course of the 3 hour tour with many sit down stops in between (water, bathroom, etc)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarians are welcome
Location
The Mini Mall
Bedford Avenue
Meet your guide 5-10 minutes before the tour starts at The Mini Mall, 218 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249. The guide will be inside, near the front entrance, which is on Bedford Avenue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(110 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Zmice850
Jan 8, 2024
Great tour, tour guide, & food - This was such a great tour and the food stops were amazing! I loved the al pastor taco from Tacombi, pizza from Best Pizza, and pierogi from Northside Bakery. Our tour guide, Justin, was super knowledgeable about the neighborhood and I learned so much! If you are visiting NYC or even if you live locally, I’d highly recommend going on a tour with Like A Local!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Robert_c
Dec 31, 2023
Delicious Bites and introduction to a great area in Brooklyn!! - Great Tour and Great Tour Guide! Our Guide was very knowledgeable and informative. The food tastings were delicious, the portions at each stop were adequate and certainly introduced us to new places we will definitely come back to and would not have otherwise have found. Can’t wait to plan the next walking food tour!!
Review provided by Viator
Voyager32328945156
Nov 29, 2023
A highlight of our stay in New York - A highlight of our stay in New York. Paul was very friendly and knew lots about the area. It was very relaxing walking and chatting, and taking in all the sites; and the food was amazing. Highly recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Wallymamaohio
Sep 28, 2023
Perfect intro to Brooklyn - Had an excellent tour led by Seth. It was our first Brooklyn experience and hit the important spots, shows us local neighborhoods and included wonderful food! Our tour featured the waterfront with views of Manhattan, Brooklyn bridge, and DUMBO. We tasted almond croissants, tequeños, pizza, mini whoopie pies, and a delicious chicken bahn mi. Two thumbs up.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Troyha6701ko
Sep 17, 2023
Great casual food tour - Fantastic tour and our guide Bridget was added a lot! Food was tasty and really enjoyed walking around Williamsburg
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Michael_k
Sep 6, 2023
Great way to explore Williamsburg - Only 6 of us which was great! Guide was amazing, very friendly and informative. Food was great and such a fun/interesting area to do a walking tour of. Ended right by Brooklyn Brewery, which was on my guys to go list. 3 hours so 12-3, plus 2 brewery stops, made for a very fun day.
Review provided by Viator
Kurtrh2016
Aug 19, 2023
Well worth the time! - From start to finish, this was an excellent tour! Our guide, Bridget, was knowledgable, kind, and entertaining. The fact that she's a native Brooklynite was a plus! The food options were excellent and filling. We really appreciated the history, as well as anecdotal information given to us. We also LOVED sharing the tour with wonderful people from Manhattan and Ireland.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Gordon
Aug 7, 2023
Wonderful Williamsburg - Walter did a wonderful job with the tour. He was very informative. The food selections were good and with good sized portions. Overall one of our favorite food tours. If there is a negative we were disappointed that for the price of this tour a bottle of water was not included - especially on such a hot day. Our Greenwich Village tour also did not include water as it had in the past. Our food tour in Philadelphia today did include water. What give?
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kelly_h
Jul 30, 2023
One of the best travel days EVER! - We loved Walter. What other tours does he give? We are coming back in January from the 5th through the 6 the and would love to have him give us another tour!! Please get in touch with me. Thank you!!
Review provided by Viator
Valerieln8655vp
Jan 4, 2024
Eating, Learning, & Socializing - Despite the rain, this was such a satisfying tour. I got to meet people for all over the world, while learning history about the neighborhood and indulging in delicious food. Definitely skip the breakfast because you will be pretty full after the tour!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
