Urban Adventures New York City

Arthur Avenue Food Tour
from $79

Discover the Little Italy of the Bronx and see the neighborhood where Broadway's "A Bronx Tale" is set. Arthur Avenue in the Bronx remains a close-knit neighborhood of Italian food shops, most of which have been in business for over 100 years. Join us for a walking tour of Arthur Avenue and 187th Street as we visit butchers, bakers, and cheese shops, as well as the famous Arthur Avenue Retail Market. We taste some of the best bites in Little Italy and meet the food artisans who are keeping traditions alive.

Arthur Avenue Food Tour Highlights

• Taste delicious pastries, cheese, salume, bread, and more, all made by local artisans
• Learn all about the history of the Bronx and the Italian community that built the city and the neighborhood
• See the Bronx's Little Italy, where Italians still shop and own the businesses
• Make a day of it by visiting the world-famous Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Gardens, each within walking distance
• Meet the people who make the food and have owned these shops for generations

  Inclusions

English speaking guide, and food and drink samples as per the itinerary.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drinks, transportation to and from the meeting point, and tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Learn all about the history of the Bronx and the Italian community that built the city and the neighborhood

Taste delicious pastries, cheese, salume, bread, and more, all made by local artisans

See the Bronx's Little Italy, where Italians still shop and own the businesses

Starting time: 11.00 AM

Meeting point: In front of the Arthur Avenue entrance to the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, 2344 Arthur Ave, Bronx. View on Google Maps.

Meet the people who make the food and have owned these shops for generations

Make a day of it by visiting the world-famous Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Gardens, each within walking distance

Duration: 2.5 hours

Ending point: Arthur Avenue Retail Market.

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We say hi to Carmela at a local pastry shop, watch fresh pasta being made, and visit a neighborhood deli for a sample of their hand-pulled mozzarella. Finally, we find out where NYC chefs get their Italian food supplies and why.

Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of six and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour for the price indicated above. Children younger than six are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Next, we head next door to a pork shop where the entire ceiling is covered with their homemade sausages. Then, our friend Diego gives us samples of his house-made ricotta at his cheese store before we move onto a local bakery for a taste of their singular white chocolate bread.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, and food and drink samples as per itinerary.

The tour has been created and is often led by Danielle Oteri and her husband Christian Galliani. Danielle's great grandfather, Albino Oteri, settled in the area and opened a fish market at 2374 Arthur Avenue. The store later became a butcher shop where the Academy Award-winning movie "Marty" was filmed. Christian is a first-generation Italian-American whose culinary tradition hails from Northern Italy. He's also a sommelier who believes firmly in the Italian wine pairing principle of what grows together, goes together.

We start our food adventure at the famous Arthur Avenue Retail Market, where we explore the many stalls inside and make a special stop to see what foods have just arrived from Italy.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.  Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, transportation to and from the meeting point, and tips/gratuities for your guide.

Dress standard: Dress is casual, but please dress comfortably and appropriate for the weather.

The Belmont section of the Bronx, also known as Little Italy or simply "Arthur Avenue," is one of New York's last enclaves of truly family-run food shops. On this European-style food tour, we visit nearly a dozen Italian food shops, most of which have been in business for over 100 years.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Brewed in Brooklyn Tour
from $65

Discover the ultra-stylish craft beer scene of Brooklyn on this NYC beer tour that not only samples delicious brews, but teaches you fun facts about them, too! Take a stroll with a local to discover the who, what, where, and when of the history of NYC and Brooklyn beer, from the breweries of the 19th century to the biggest beer buffs in town today. Cheers to that!

Brewed in Brooklyn Tour Highlights

• Discover the history of Brooklyn brewing, with a local guide. Sample from a selection of craft beers and learn about their production
• Listen to the local stories of brewing, bottling, and bootlegging
• Visit 19th-century brewery buildings that were once part of the old Brewers Row, one of which is now an amazing craft beer bar where we have a beer
• Visit one of the new craft breweries that have brought the industry back to Brooklyn
• Enjoy a pizza lunch with a beer, of course!

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, beer, pizza, and the New York City brewery tour.

  Exclusions

Tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Ending point: Interboro Spirits and Ales, 942 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Meeting point: Sugarburg, 519 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Your guide will meet you outside the main door of the bar.

Enjoy a pizza lunch with a beer, of course!

Starting time: 2.00 PM

Listen to the local stories of brewing, bottling, and bootlegging

Duration: 3 hours

Visit one of the new craft breweries that have brought the industry back to Brooklyn

Visit 19th-century brewery buildings that were once part of the old Brewers Row, one of which is now an amazing craft beer bar where we have a beer

Discover the history of Brooklyn brewing, with a local guide. Sample from a selection of craft beers and learn about their production

  Full Itinerary

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.  Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Dress standard: Casual. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

On this NYC beer tour, we take a behind-the-scenes local look at how beer is made at one of Brooklyn's present-day breweries. Explore the pre-prohibition era as we check out 19th-century brewery buildings, visit landmark sites, and share stories of the German immigrants who lived and worked in the neighborhood. Plus, don't forget all the craft beer and food along the way! We enjoy a number of great Brooklyn brews from all kinds of spots, and stop off at a local pizza joint for lunch. Join us as we raise a glass to the history and masters of beer in Brooklyn!

Total NY Combo #3 - Midtown Sights & Bites to NYC Brewery Tour
from $151

There is no better way to see NYC! You'll get all the major sites like Times Square, 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center, plus we'll show you all the amazing hidden local food shops in the middle of the craziness that is Midtown Manhattan. Then, when you've had your fill, we'll shoot across the East River to Long Island City in Queens to visit some of the best craft breweries in the city, that are all clustered in this amazing neighborhood. You'll get brewhouse tours, dinner and, of course, beer. Not a bad way to end a beautiful day of sightseeing and eating.

Total NY Combo #3 - Midtown Sights & Bites to NYC Brewery Tour Highlights

• Sample tastings of local beers from three different breweries
• Wander one of the city's best brewery corridors while a local teaches you about the city's obsession with craft beer
• Become a true New York craft beer expert
• Discover hidden local food spots, retail shops and a quiet oasis in the world's busiest neighborhood
• Experience two great NYC tours in one full-day combo
• See famous NYC sites like Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and more!

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, food and beer tastings, pizza dinner, round-trip subway fare for during the tour.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

  Full Itinerary

We can cater to dietary requests on this tour, including for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free travellers. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the 'Additional information' box at checkout, or by emailing us as [email protected]

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food and beer tastings, pizza dinner, round-trip subway fare for during the tour.

We'll start the tour at Grand Central Terminal, an amazing architectural icon and one of the busiest transit hubs in the world. We'll tour the building and give you all the inside knowledge. From there we'll head west through Midtown, stopping at local markets and shops as we go. Some can't be seen from the street, some are three floors up an unmarked staircase, and some aren't even restaurants, but they have great food nonetheless. Along the way, you'll see 5th Avenue and iconic shopping, Rockefeller Center and the underground city below it, and finally, Times Square, crossroads of the world. We'll show you all the hidden details and teach you how to navigate the crowds in this busy neighborhood.

From there we'll hop on the subway for just a few stops to get to Long Island City Queens, just across the East River from Midtown. There we will visit three different craft brewers that are a part of the booming craft beer scene here in NYC. We'll also grab some NYC pizza to go with our beer. Our beer expert guide will teach you all about the different styles of beer and help navigate your choices as you hop from tap room to tap room. You'll also meet the people behind the beer and get tours of the brew houses.

Make the most of New York! This tour combines two of our most popular adventures (Midtown Sights and Bites and NYC Brewery Tour) into one epic all-day adventure.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

At the end of the tour, you can hop back on the subway and be back in Midtown in five minutes or spend the rest of the night with new friends at one of the breweries.

This tour will tick off some key items on your visit NYC checklist. Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, check. Amazing local food shops that only locals know about, check. Visits to some of the best craft beer breweries in NYC's booming craft beer scene, check.  End your day in New York with new friends, a full stomach, and feeling a little buzzed. Double check.

Child Policy: No children allowed: Travelers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.

Dress standard: As we will be outside for part of the tour, please dress appropriately for the weather.

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Total NY Combo #1 - Tenements Tales & Tastes to Midtown Sights & Bites to NY Craft Cocktail
from $230

Truly have the Best. Day. Ever. in NYC with our Total NYC Tour! From amazing food to historic neighborhoods to New York's famous nightlife, this experience covers it all. You'll also get the scoop on everything NY from our local experts, so it's a great way to start your trip. We've merged three of our top-selling NYC tours into this adventure, so you can make the most of your time in the city.

Total NY Combo #1 - Tenements Tales & Tastes to Midtown Sights & Bites to NY Craft Cocktail Highlights

• See classic NYC sites like Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Grand Central Terminal
• Discover hidden local food shops that only locals know about
• See everything from major monuments to city neighborhoods
• Experience three of our top New York City tours in one great combo
• Sample NYC nightlife at the best cocktail bars in the city

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, food and drink samples, subway transfers.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

  Full Itinerary

Your epic full-day NYC tour will begin in City Hall Park, the center of Lower Manhattan and one of the most historic spots in the city.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food and drink samples, subway transfers.

Mr. Roy W. from United Kingdom travelled on 10 May 2017:

To finish off our total NYC tour, we'll head to the East Village, one of the main nightlife districts, to visit some of the best cocktail bars in the city. We'll explore historic and modern speakeasies and talk about the history of the cocktail, prohibition, and gangsters. Finally, we'll delve into the more recent craft cocktail movement that has taken the city by storm and created the best cocktail culture in the world, right here in NYC.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

From there, we'll venture up into the Lower East Side, once New York's poorest neighborhood but today a thriving and fashionable district with local restaurants, bars, and shops. We'll explore its legacy as an immigrant neighborhood, visiting the Chinatown, Little Italy, and old Jewish and German quarters and stopping along the way into local shops run by members of these communities.

From the Lower East Side we'll then head up to Midtown, where we'll take in the bright lights of Broadway. We'll make our way across Midtown and you'll spot several of the most famous buildings and sites in the city, including Grand Central, Rockefeller Center, and Bryant Park.

Our Midtown tour will end with a pint of local craft beer at one of our favorite bars — which is great preparation for our last activity of the day: a cocktail tour!

Most visitors to NYC don't realize there are loads of hidden indie shops tucked away throughout Midtown, so we're going to give you the local treatment and stop in at a few. You'll find out where to get the best food in Midtown so you're not suck eating at mediocre chain restaurants.

Dress standard: Please dress comfortably for the weather, but also note that the last part of the tour visits cocktail bars, which may not allow you to wear shorts or t-shirts. You may want to bring a change of clothing if you decide to wear shorts or a t-shirt.

And throughout your entire day, all along the way, you'll have access to our local expert guide, who can be your ultimate resource, with tips on where to eat, what to see, what not to do, and how to navigate the city for the rest of your stay in NYC.

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.

We'll stop at three different bars and have a cocktail at each, and by the end of it all you'll be ready to head into the New York City night and dance until dawn! (If you're not exhausted from so much awesome touring, that is).

Child Policy: Travellers under 21 years of age are not permitted on this tour.

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]

This New York City tour combines three of our favourite NYC adventures (Tenements, Tales and Tastes, Midtown Sights & Bites, and Craft Cocktail Tour), making for one massive all-day adventure!

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.  Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Come hungry because we'll sample some fantastic immigrant food as we learn about their culture and their culinary traditions, and how both have shaped the city and America as a whole. Trust us, you're in for a feast and will get enough food that you won't have to worry about packing along a lunch.

excellent tours experienced on all three occasions. Would certainly recommend /and have indeed done so to fellow travellers who have promised to contact Brian to confirm a tour in New York. Especially enjoyed the mixed variety of topics and learnt much from the experience .Keep the good work up and enthusiasm !!! Roy

Times Square and Midtown Sites & Bites
from $69

Explore the very center of New York City with our expert local guides. See famous sights and get the inside scoop on places like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Grand Central Terminal. Along the way, our guides introduce you to our favorite local food shops for pizza, coffee, pastries, and more. You'll know all the great spots to eat and won't be stuck eating at chain restaurants with all the other tourists after this NYC food tour!

Times Square and Midtown Sites & Bites Highlights

• See famous landmarks like Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and more!
• Get insider tips on how to navigate Times Square, avoid scams, and get great deals on theater tickets
• Discover hidden local food spots, retail shops, and a quiet oasis in the world's busiest neighborhood
• Taste delicious food made by local culinary artisans
• Get the local scoop on New York City's most famous neighborhood and inside info on the most famous sights in the city

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking tour guide, and food samples.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drink, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, and tips and gratuities for the guide.

  Schedule

Taste delicious food made by local culinary artisans

Meeting point: The clock in the center of the main concourse at Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street

Starting time: 2.00 PM

See famous landmarks like Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and more!

Get the local scoop on New York City's most famous neighborhood and inside info on the most famous sights in the city

Get insider tips on how to navigate Times Square, avoid scams, and get great deals on theater tickets

Ending point: 328 West 45th Street

Discover hidden local food spots, retail shops, and a quiet oasis in the world's busiest neighborhood

Duration: 3 hours

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Tenements, Tales, and Tastes
from $79

Tacos, dumplings, knishes, bagels; America's food choices wouldn't be as diverse without immigration. Join this New York tour to sample the delicious effects of mass immigration while learning about those that dared to live the American Dream.

Tenements, Tales, and Tastes Highlights

• Discover NYC from a local perspective, with a local guide by your side
• Stroll through New York's unique cultural historic sites in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy.
• Visit bustling markets and sample the tasty treats on offer
• Get a glimpse into New York's immigrant heritage and how it's shaping the city today

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide and several tastes of different ethnic dishes.

  Exclusions

Items of a personal nature, and tips and gratuities for your guide. Guests are requested to bring their own re-usable water bottle.

  Schedule

Ending point: Loreley Biergarten - 7 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002 or Cafe Katja - 79 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002

Meeting point: The Fountain at City Hall Park which is at the southern end of the park (City Hall Park, Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10007)

Starting time: 10.00 AM

Duration: 3 hours

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On a recent visit to New York, I booked two tours with Urban Adventures. The first, "Tenements, Tales, and Tastes", was with David on the morning of the first day in NYC. It was a really special introduction to the city that I was about to spend four days exploring. We toured the neighbourhoods where NYC started, sampling delicious food along the way. It was fun, informative, all the things the best tours should be. Highly recommended. The second, the "Craft Cocktail" tour in the East Village was with Joshua, and on my final night in town. I was joined on the tour by two New York locals, so I guess that goes to show how valuable the knowledge of the guide can be! We visited three bars, enjoyed cocktails and delicious snacks and heard fascinating stories about prohibition and NYC bar culture. Also a great tour. Many thanks to both Dave and Josh for their friendly and professional service, and for sharing their enthusiasm for their city.

Total NY Combo #2 - The Full Immigrant Experience: Tenements Tales & Tastes to Brewed in Brooklyn
from $151

New York City is a city built by and inhabited by immigrants. To this day, immigrants outnumber native-born New Yorkers and they continue to shape the city. This tour explores the legacy of those immigrants through their food and beer, and visits two classic immigrant neighborhoods, the Lower East Side and Williamsburg. Not only are those areas rich in history but they are two of New York's most popular neighborhoods today, full of great food and drink and catering to new, well-to-do immigrants. We'll give you the whole history of New York as an immigrant city and fill your belly with their brews and bites.

Total NY Combo #2 - The Full Immigrant Experience: Tenements Tales & Tastes to Brewed in Brooklyn Highlights

• Stroll through New York's unique cultural historic sites in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy and Williamsburg
• Discover the history of the Brooklyn's German neighborhood
• Eat amazing dishes from immigrant kitchens and enjoy delicious local craft beer
• Experience two of our best-selling tours in a one-day package
• Get a glimpse into New York's immigrant heritage, including how immigrants shaped the city and how they lived
• Listen to local stories of brewing, bottling and bootlegging

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, food tastings, pizza lunch, beer tastings, round-trip subway fare during tour.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

  Full Itinerary

We can cater to dietary requests on this tour, including for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free travellers. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the 'Additional information' box at checkout, or by emailing us as [email protected].

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food tastings, pizza lunch, beer tastings, round-trip subway fare during tour.

Make the most of NYC! This Total Immigrant Tour combines two of our most popular adventures (Tenements, Tales, and Tastes and Brewed in Brooklyn) into one epic all-day adventure.

Dress standard: As we will be outside for part of the tour, please dress appropriately for the weather.

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]

Child Policy: No children allowed: Travellers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.

Toast your way through the past and present of beer brewing in Brooklyn! Once home to 48 breweries, this ancient trade disappeared from the borough in the 1970s, only to be reborn in recent years with craft breweries leading the way. If you want a taste (quite literally…) of the history behind beer brewing in New York, look no further!

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Plus, don't forget all the craft beer and food along the way! We'll enjoy a number of great Brooklyn brews from all kinds of spots, and stop off at a local pizza joint for lunch.

On this NYC beer tour, we'll take a behind-the-scenes local look at how beer is made at one of Brooklyn's present-day breweries. Explore the pre-prohibition era as we check out 19th-century brewery buildings, visit a landmarked building, and share stories of the German immigrants who lived and worked in the neighbourhood.

Join us as we raise a glass to the history and masters of beer!

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

New York Craft Cocktail Tour
from $82

This happy hour tour is taking you to the center of New York's booming cocktail culture as we visit some of the best bars in the city. Along the way, we sample delicious libations, swap tales of speakeasies and gangsters, shop for new locally produced spirits, learn how to make craft cocktails, and discover some of the best places to grab a drink in the Big Apple.

New York Craft Cocktail Tour Highlights

• Discover new spirits from local micro-distilleries
• Find the best tucked-away places to grab a drink in New York's East Village
• Learn how bartenders are revolutionising cocktails in America with fresh, artisanal ingredients
• Learn how prohibition shaped NYC, and the speakeasies and gangsters who influenced the city's cocktail culture
• Taste delicious craft cocktails at some of New York's best bars

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, three cocktails, and a light snack

  Exclusions

Additional food and drink, bottles of spirits, souvenirs, and tips and gratuities for the guide

  Schedule

Ending point: Near the corner of Lafayette and Great Jones St. in the East Village

Duration: 2.5 hours

Starting time: 6.00 PM

Meeting point: Corner of Avenue A and St. Mark's Place at the entrance to Tompkins Square Park. Meet on the park side of the intersection (east side). You must bring a government-issued photo ID as proof of age. Passports and/or driver's licenses are acceptable.

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The Craft Cocktail Tour was fabulous. We had the benefit of Brian serving as host and tour guide. He was outstanding - his enthusiasm and knowledge could not be beat!

NYC Holiday Sights & Markets Tour
Missing Price

Let Urban Adventures show you how New Yorkers do the Holiday season. See the iconic holiday sights in NYC and then head downtown for local shops and drinks.

NYC Holiday Sights & Markets Tour Highlights

  Inclusions

Guests will have the opportunity to shop for holiday gifts and treats in some of the most quintessential New York shops and Holiday Markets in the city. They'll finish the tour with a hot beverage and some Holiday cheer!

  Exclusions

• Learn about the history of the Rockefeller Tree See the Bryant Park Holiday Market & Union Square Holiday Market Ride the NYC subway Enjoy a delicious holiday beverage among new friends Get great inside tips on gift shopping, avoiding the crowds, and how to make your holiday trip to NYC the Best Day Ever!

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Neighborhood Eats: Brownstone Brooklyn
from $69

From Italian to Middle Eastern, New American to everything artisan, this NYC food tour shows you the best bites Brooklyn has to offer, from the people who make cuisine an art form. Sample breads, cheeses, pastries, and more to nibble at the rich palette that is the New York food scene, and do it all with a local by your side to give you the lowdown on why this city is just so darn tasty.

Neighborhood Eats: Brownstone Brooklyn Highlights

• Visit family-owned food stores to get the local lowdown on food in Brooklyn
• Stroll down the beautiful tree-lined streets of Brooklyn with a local
• Discover why Brooklyn is now the center of the NYC food scene
• Explore the many faces of Brooklyn cuisine, from New American to Italian, the Middle East, and beyond!

  Inclusions

Local English speaking guide, food tastings, and tour map of the neighbourhood.

  Exclusions

Tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Starting time: 12.00 PM

Ending point: Brooklyn Farmacy - 513 Henry St. Brooklyn, NY 11231

Meeting point: Stinky Bklyn - 215 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11201

Duration: 3 hours

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Dress standard: Casual. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.

Josh was very knowledgeable and easy to interact with. Great job

Mr. Robert M. from USA travelled on 07 Jun 2017:

Superb walking tour, Josh was very informative and Brooklyn is a great place We had some beers cakes sandwiches snacks in fact so much that we didn't need Dinner that night! Book this tour you won't be disappointed Thanks Spencer and Jan

Brian was GREAT. Tour was GREAT. All stops were very good. Although the soda fountain place was cute and had an interesting story, the egg creme was not to our liking. And quite frankly, a little heavy after all the other great food and drink.

The tour was a little heavy on breads and bakeries. Would have liked a little more culinary balance.

Mr. Stephen P. from Australia travelled on 24 Aug 2016:

We visit both old school haunts and new culinary entrepreneurs to experience an exciting menu of both traditional flavors and daring dishes. We stop into Italian and Middle Eastern shops that have long been the staple of the neighborhood, and explore the growing scene of cafes and restaurants specializing in New American cuisine. While we enjoy their delicacies, we learn about the neighborhood's rich history and changing character from the local business owners and residents themselves.

Mr. Alex B. from USA travelled on 07 Feb 2017:

Discover the delicious mom-and-pop shops and restaurants of Brooklyn to experience how food is the engine of our local ecosystem.  Brooklyn's Smith and Court Streets and surrounding neighborhoods have a vibrant mix of small, locally-owned, and artisanal food shops unlike almost any other neighborhood in America. On this Brooklyn food tour, you find out how these unique spots came to be, and with a local guide you discover just what it is that makes them special.

Mr. Rodney G. from USA travelled on 10 Feb 2017:

Mr. Miller C. from USA travelled on 06 Feb 2017:

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Mr. Spencer S. from Australia travelled on 08 Apr 2017:

Fantastic tour with a great guide (Brian). Lots of different taste tests with plenty to eat and drink and great history of the area and the small businesses that make it so interesting

Josh was an excellent guide and it was good that he lived in the area we were exploring. It gave us an different prespective on life in New York for the usual Manhattan based trips. Will definitely revisit Brooklyn on our next trip.

Exclusions: Tips/gratuities for your guide.

Great experience with a great guide. Saw places and experienced Brooklyn like never before.

Mr. Philip C. from United Kingdom travelled on 14 Jan 2017:

It was dope, the coffee shop was cool and I enjoyed talking with the owners

Brian was an excellent tour guide. Will definitely be recommending this tour!

Ms. Lauren P. from USA travelled on 11 Feb 2017:

Child Policy: Children between the ages of six and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select 'child' above when booking. Children below the age of six are not permitted on this New York City food tour.

Very friendly shops. Eclectic food tour. Knowledgeable guide.

Brian was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He also made sure the group and the tour stayed organized.

From artisan cheese and bread shops, Italian pastry stores, cafes with coffee roasters, the oldest Middle Eastern bakery in NYC, and a modern soda fountain, this NYC food tour couldn't get more unique if it tried. The shops and food in this area have been featured in press and TV all around the world, from Australia to France, and is by consensus the best food neighborhood in NYC. So definitely come hungry!

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]

Ms. Holly F. from Australia travelled on 01 Jun 2016:

Elaine A. from United Kingdom travelled on 16 Mar 2016:

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.  Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, food tastings, and tour map of the neighbourhood.

Ms. Nam K. from USA travelled on 26 Oct 2016:

New York Times Journeys - Dumbo: The New Brooklyn
from $99

Locals know that in New York City, it's the boroughs that have the best secrets to share. Dumbo is where artists and innovators are making their mark and a city is reinventing itself. With exclusive access and hands-on experiences curated by Urban Adventures and The New York Times, see the city through the eyes of a local guide.

New York Times Journeys - Dumbo: The New Brooklyn Highlights

• Feel the vibe that has attracted artists, innovators and tech companies, and revitalized the neighborhood
• Try the offerings at some of the neighborhood's favorite local food creators and businesses
• Travel like a local on the commuter ferry from Manhattan to Brooklyn
• Learn the history of Brooklyn's waterfront and how it has transformed from industrial to recreational
• Visit Brooklyn Bridge Park, built partly on old shipping piers, and get breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline

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  Schedule

Starting time: 9:00 AM

Meeting point: Entrance of Pier 11, just East of South Street and Gouverneur Lane, underneath the F.D.R. Drive in Manhattan. GPS Coordinates

Duration: 3 hours

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Hamilton Tour
from $30

Stroll the streets of New York's oldest neighborhood as we retrace the steps of one of our greatest locals and founding father, Mr. Alexander Hamilton. Discover how Wall Street, the Stock Exchange, and our financial system began with this young immigrant. We end with a pint at his favorite tavern.

Hamilton Tour Highlights

• Dive deep into the story of the star of the hit musical Hamilton in NYC's most historic neighborhood
• Get an introduction to a few of our favorite financial district food stops
• Grab a pint at the tavern where Hamilton and Burr broke bread for the last time before their infamous duel
• Pay your respects at Hamilton's gravesite, located in one of the most historic churchyards in town
• Discover the origins of the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street's many other financial institutions

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide.

  Exclusions

Food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, and tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Duration: 2 hours

Ending point: Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl St, New York, NY 10004

Meeting point: Entrance to Trinity Church, 75 Broadway, New York, NY 10006

Discover the origins of the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street's many other financial institutions

Dive deep into the story of the star of the hit musical Hamilton in NYC's most historic neighborhood

Pay your respects at Hamilton's gravesite, located in one of the most historic churchyards in town

Starting time: 3.00 PM

Get an introduction to a few of our favorite financial district food stops

Grab a pint at the tavern where Hamilton and Burr broke bread for the last time before their infamous duel

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Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

With the success of the hit musical Hamilton, we've created a tour to help people understand how an illegitimate immigrant finds his way to New York, remakes himself, and becomes one of our most brilliant, charismatic, and controversial founding fathers! Walk in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton through New York City's oldest neighborhood, the financial district, and discover how this famous New Yorker has his fingerprints on nearly every landmark these streets have to offer.

High Line & Chelsea Tour
from $34

This fun walking tour takes you over the High Line and through the Meatpacking and Chelsea neighborhoods to explore history, art, food... and, of course, beautiful views. Leave with an understanding of how the past has shaped the present, and how modern New York has re-purposed this history to create something unique that has transformed the city both for the better and for the worse.

High Line & Chelsea Tour Highlights

• See (and interact with) inspiring al fresco art works and hip Chelsea galleries
• Learn the history of the famous High Line
• Catch views of the Statue of Liberty, the Hudson River, the Empire State Building, and unique NYC buildings
• Taste treats from purveyors in the Chelsea Market

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, and one to two small food tastings.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drinks, entrance fees to local museums, and tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Catch views of the Statue of Liberty, the Hudson River, the Empire State Building, and unique NYC buildings

Learn the history of the famous High Line

Meeting point: At the base of the stairs of the entrance to the High Line on the corner of Washington and Gansevoort Streets, New York, NY 10014. View on Google Maps.

Taste treats from purveyors in the Chelsea Market

Duration: 2 hours

See (and interact with) inspiring al fresco art works and hip Chelsea galleries

Ending point: Chelsea Market 75 9th Ave, NY, 10011.

Starting time: 9.00 AM

  Full Itinerary

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, and one to two small food tastings.

This tour can be customized to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary needs. You can do so in the 'Additional request' box at checkout, or by emailing us at [email protected].

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure, you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of six and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select 'child' above when booking. Children under the age of six are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you'll be bringing a child under the age of six. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

We start your NYC tour with some background information on the High Line before strolling on the historic structure to see history up-close. The aerial park is so much more than a green space. In fact, it was once an elevated railway that delivered goods to the various meatpacking plants and food factories that occupied the area. Along the way, your guide tells you about the various artworks — many of which are interactive — and about what you're looking at down below. Hint: Have your camera ready, as you get some stunning views of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, entrance fees to local museums, and tips/gratuities for your guide.

Dress standard: Please dress comfortably as this is a walking tour. Casual dress is fine.

Once you exit the High Line, your guide takes you through NYC's Chelsea district to understand how the hip art-focused 'hood has been transformed by the High Line.

*Please note: in the event of heavy snow fall, the High Line may have to close temporarily while the snow is cleared. Please contact our office at 347-878-8444 or email us at [email protected] to find out if your tour is still able to run.

We also visit the famed Chelsea Market — once the home of the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) — and maybe grab a quick taste of some of their treats.  We then continue north along the High Line talking about architecture, sustainable design, and the transformation of the neighborhood.

We pop into galleries and trendy boutiques, and then wrap up the tour in the middle of the neighborhood with more tips and suggestions for those who would like to continue exploring culture in the area.

Made In NY: Industry City Brooklyn
from $79

NYC is experiencing a boom in small-scale manufacturing and this tour of one of New York City's largest and most amazing creative hubs gives you an insider's look into NYC's contemporary manufacturing and design industries. Learn how Industry City has been a revolutionary part of making goods in NYC, both past and present, all while meeting some of the passionate designers and artisans who operate there today — and sampling some great food and drink, too!

Made In NY: Industry City Brooklyn Highlights

• Experience the wide array of makers and designers that NYC has to offer in one vibrant location
• Learn about the history of manufacturing in NYC and how it has changed over the decades, in a place that has been integral to that transformation
• Experience Industry City's one-of-a-kind industrial setting on the Brooklyn waterfront and take in amazing skyline views
• Shop Industry City's unique artisanal offerings, from soaps to salumi, coffee to candles, and lighting to liqueurs

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, one small food sample, one hearty snack, coffee/tea samples, and a beer or sake tasting.

  Exclusions

Additional food and beverages, souvenirs and personal shopping, and tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Starting time: 10.00 AM

Shop Industry City's unique artisanal offerings, from soaps to salumi, coffee to candles, and lighting to liqueurs

Ending point: Industry City Food Hall, 220 36th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232. (GPS Coordinates: 40°39'22.9″N 74°00'29.0″W). View on Google Maps.

Experience the wide array of makers and designers that NYC has to offer in one vibrant location

Learn about the history of manufacturing in NYC and how it has changed over the decades, in a place that has been integral to that transformation

Duration: 3 hours

Meeting point: The northwest corner of 4th Avenue and 36th Street in Brooklyn (right outside of the D/N/R 36th Street subway stop). Outside of 952 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232. (GPS coordinates: 40°39'16.2″N 74°00'16.1″W). View on Google Maps.

Experience Industry City's one-of-a-kind industrial setting on the Brooklyn waterfront and take in amazing skyline views

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This tour can be customized to accommodate vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free travellers. Please advise us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance. You can do so in the 'Additional requests' box at checkout, or by emailing us at [email protected].

Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of six and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select 'child' above when booking. Children under the age of six are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you'll be bringing a child under the age of six. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.

All along the way, you have the opportunity to buy items either for yourself or as gifts for friends and family. Best of all, your purchases are supporting the local NYC economy.

This morning tour of Industry City is a great way to jumpstart your day in Brooklyn! Explore the neighborhood with some unconventional souvenir shopping, a selection of treats both sweet and savory, and epic city skyline views!

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Dress standard: Please dress casually and wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.

Today, Industry City is a microcosm of various industries: The complex is home to over 400 independent businesses in a stunning industrial setting, and it truly is a place where different worlds collide. This tour explores several of these modern-day artisans, giving you a unique opportunity to meet the makers themselves, from butchers to brewers, designers to woodworkers, and everything in-between.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

This tour features four or five of the diverse companies that call Industry City home, and activities include sampling sweets at NYC's oldest chocolate house, perusing luxury goods made on-premise at the complex's very own design store, visiting artisans making anything from clothing to jewelry to furniture, and learning about the ways a whole-animal salumeria collaborates with its Industry City neighbors to produce some pretty unique condiments!

Your tour begins in the bustling neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This area grew up around the Bush Terminal, an industrial complex that would eventually become Industry City.

The tour ends in Industry City's food hall, giving you the chance to grab some lunch or to attend one of the many food events or sample sales that are frequently hosted on-site. Alternately, venture inland to explore nearby attractions like the historic Greenwood Cemetery or the neighborhood of Sunset Park, known for its Asian and Latino communities.

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, one small food sample, one hearty snack, coffee/tea samples, and a beer or sake tasting.

We make our way over to the waterfront to present-day Industry City and discuss Bush Terminal's role as the first intermodal manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping complex in America. Bush Terminal revolutionized those industries and allowed the site to become an integral part of manufacturing in NYC for decades.

Exclusions: Additional food and beverages, souvenirs and personal shopping, and tips/gratuities for your guide.

NYC Brewery Tour
from $89

Join the craft beer crowd as we explore the great taprooms of New York City's new breweries. This tour puts the average pub crawl to shame. With a focus on the unique brews of the Big Apple, you try the freshest beers straight from the brewery, enjoy local New York pizza, and learn all about the craft beer industry in NYC and the USA. Because drinking beer is even more fun when it's unique and educational!

NYC Brewery Tour Highlights

• Sample tastings of local beers from three different breweries
• Become a craft beer expert in NYC!
• Wander the streets of one of the city's best brewery corridors, while a local teaches you all about the city's obsession with craft beer
• Meet the brewers and taproom managers as you learn all about the rise of craft beer in America and NYC

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, all beer tastings (at least three different breweries), and food.

  Exclusions

Tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Ending point: Rockaway Brewing Company - 46-01 5th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Duration: 3 hours

Starting time: 6.00 PM

Meeting point: Albert E. Short Triangle - Northeast corner of Jackson Ave and 23rd Street in Long Island City (across the street from the Court Square Diner - 45-30 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101).

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Craft beer in the USA is a rapidly growing industry, and one that we at Urban Adventures happily support. There are more than 5,500 breweries across the country, which has led to tasting and appreciating craft beer becoming something akin to a pro sport, and many of the top of the league players make neighborhood taprooms their stomping grounds.

Join us on this NYC brewery tour to explore the wonderful world of craft beer as we visit several Long Island City (Queens) breweries, sampling their delectable products, and discovering everything you need to know about craft beer in the States. This beer tour is a one-stop-shop for all things craft beer related!

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]

Child Policy: Travelers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, all beer tastings (at least three different breweries), and food.

Dress standard: Casual. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.  Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Exclusions: Tips/gratuities for your guide.

We learn all about the brewing process, what kind of ingredients go into making a killer pint, what to look out for when distinguishing between different varieties of beer, and how to taste a craft beer like the experts do! Come away from this tour with all the pro knowledge you need to turn yourself, and your friends, into craft beer aficionados.

The Undiscovered Lower East Side with Local Author Bruce Northam
from $49

After visiting 150 countries, veteran travel writer and author Bruce Thoreau Northam rediscovers his historic and overlooked corner of New York City's Lower East Side below Delancey Street. His new, one-of-a-kind walking tour is a two-hour odyssey that mingles offbeat locales, history, untouristed establishments, fun facts, and tales of NYC and beyond. This unconventional excursion transitions through several wildly different worlds, and the route and content have nearly zero crossover with any other tour—it goes behind the scenes of NYC's uncharted "lower" Lower East Side. Chances are you won't see any tourists until the tour's finale.

The Undiscovered Lower East Side with Local Author Bruce Northam Highlights

• A peek inside a historic church and an old-timey saloon
• Un-touristed ultra-Kosher businesses
• Off-the-radar parks, streets, eateries, and ideas
• Strolling the backbone of a now trendy neighborhood, the "Lower" Lower East Side ($7 ice cream cones?) that resembled a ghost town 15 years ago
• Beholding one of the city's oldest housing projects (and its requisite, authentic bodega) and the grand architectural landmarks of centuries past that survived the bulldozer

  Inclusions

"Bruce Northam is what you might call well-traveled." —CNBC

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  Schedule

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Total NY Combo #4 - Beer & More Beer: Brewed in Brooklyn to NYC Brewery Tour
from $164

Visit the breweries, beer bars and historic brewing locations that make New York City one of the premier beer cities in America. Learn about the history of beer, the industry in NYC and what is happening now. And of course, along the way you'll get to enjoy lots of great beer and food.

Total NY Combo #4 - Beer & More Beer: Brewed in Brooklyn to NYC Brewery Tour Highlights

• Enjoy an iconic slice of NYC pizza, plus some tasty snacks as you sip
• Visit four different craft breweries and sample 10 to 15 different beers
• Get two great beer tours in one brew-happy combo
• Visit two boroughs and two of NYC's coolest neighborhoods: Williamsburg and Long Island City
• Learn everything there is to know about beer in NYC

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking beer expert guide, pizza, beer tastings and pints, one-way subway fare for during the tour.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

  Full Itinerary

You'll begin your NYC beer tour in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was the home of dozens of breweries in the 19th century thanks to a flood of German immigrants. You'll get to explore this history and visit the sites of some of the former breweries.

Child Policy: No children allowed: Travellers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.

Then your beer tour will shift to Queens, via the subway, and dive headfirst into the present beer brewing scene in New York. Long Island City, just across the East River from Midtown, is home to several breweries and we'll visit three of them while walking the neighborhood. You'll get to meet the brewers, go on tours of the brew houses and enjoy some of the delicious beers being produced right here in NYC. It's the perfect way to explore the local craft beer brewery scene!

Cheers to New York City! This Total NY Beer Tour combines two of our most popular beer-fueled adventures (Brewed in Brooklyn and NYC Brewery Tour) for the ultimate beer lover's afternoon.

This tour is a deep dive into the craft beer scene in New York City. Our beer expert guides will escort you on a seven-hour odyssey of pints, tastings, brewhouses and more. By the end, you'll know all there is to know about the craft beer scene in NYC and the United States — and you'll probably be just a touch buzzed, too.

Dress standard: As we will be outside for part of the tour, please dress appropriately for the weather.

We can cater to dietary requests on this tour, including for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free travellers. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the 'Additional information' box at checkout, or by emailing us as [email protected].

You'll also discover one of NYC's most interesting neighborhoods, now full of artists, clubs, bars and galleries.  We'll enjoy some NYC pizza and make a few stops for beers along the way before ending up at a local craft brewery that is part of the new generation of brewers.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking beer expert guide, pizza, beer tastings and pints, one-way subway fare for during the tour.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Office phone number: +1 (347) 878-8444 Email address: [email protected]