Bensonhurst Food Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Brooklyn, United States
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- CitywalksNYC
- Meeting point
- We will meet by in the center of Seth Low park, next to the maintenance building / restrooms.
Description
Book a Culinary Cartography tour of Bensonhurst, one of Brooklyn’s most diverse and authentic food destinations, with CitywalksNYC’s resident cultural geographer and tour guide Jim Baker! Culinary Cartography Tours sample and savor the culinary delights a particular neighborhood has to offer. Culinary Cartography Tours run between 1 and 3 miles and involve 5 pre-planned stops for light snacks. This Culinary Cartography tour begins at Bensonhurst’s Seth Low Park, where travelers will be greeted by their guide with some piquant Korean-Uzbek appetizers before embarking on a journey down the culinary pathways of the Caucasus, delving into Georgian cuisine, sampling a sweet Balkan dessert, savoring some Kyrgyz samsa, and concluding with cannoli from Bensonhurst’s own Villabate Alba bakery. Designed for individuals and small groups to explore the diversity that makes Bensonhurst one of NYC's most intriguing food destinations, this walking tour is easily accessed by the “D” and “N” trains.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, and Sun
- Start times
- 11:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 19–67)
- $45
- Youth (ages 9–18)
- Free
- Child (ages 3–8)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Bensonhurst
This tour presents CitywalksNYC's signature Culinary Cartography walking food tour of Brooklyn's Bensonhurst neighborhood, hosted by cultural geographer and Bensonhurst resident Jim Baker. Travelers will get to know the history of Bensonhurst as one of New York City's most diverse multiethnic neighborhoods and should expect to taste food from a variety of ethnic cuisines local to the neighborhood, including Koryo-Saram, Georgian, Kosovar, Kyrgyz, and Italian. Past tours have included a sampling of dishes from these culinary traditions, including morchovka (Korean carrot salad), khachapuri, sheqerpare (Albanian butter biscuits soaked in sugar syrup), samsa, and cannoli.
What's included
Included
The cost of this Culinary Cartography experience includes five snacks from five different cuisines local to Bensonhurst.
How it compares in Brooklyn
- Starting price $45 is 31% below the typical $65 for tours of similar length in Brooklyn
Excurgo comparison of 170 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bensonhurst Food Tour take?
Bensonhurst Food Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Bensonhurst Food Tour cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Brooklyn experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Bensonhurst Food Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, starting at 11:00 AM.
How much does Bensonhurst Food Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–8 pay nothing, adults from $45. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Bensonhurst Food Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will meet by in the center of Seth Low park, next to the maintenance building / restrooms. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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