Walk the working streets of Bensonhurst on a three‑hour food tour that highlights old‑school Italian‑American shops and family tables. Learn neighborhood history, taste handmade pasta and find the small businesses that keep Brooklyn’s pasta tradition alive.
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The smell of fresh ricotta and warm bread meets the click of trolley tracks as you step onto Bay Ridge Parkway. This three-hour walking tour threads through Bensonhurst between 75th and 84th Streets and 14th and 18th Avenues, where old-school Italian-American bakeries, heroic sandwich shops and family-run raviolerias line avenues worn smooth by decades of foot traffic.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and walking on flat city sidewalks for up to three hours.
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History
Bensonhurst became a major Italian-American neighborhood from the late 1800s through mid-20th century, shaping its bakeries, delis and small manufacturers.
Conservation
Support local sustainability by bringing reusable utensils and bags, minimizing single-use plastics, and leaving storefronts as you found them.
Reserve your spot on the Made in Brooklyn Food Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early
Meet at Pastosa Ravioli 10 minutes before the 10:30 a.m. start—tours leave on time and guides cannot wait.
Carry Small Cash
Many specialty shops accept cards but smaller vendors may prefer cash for quick purchases and samples.
Wear Supportive Shoes
Expect up to three hours on flat pavement with short standing stops—supportive footwear keeps the focus on tasting, not sore feet.
Allergy Alert
This tour includes pork, dairy and gluten; participants with strict dietary restrictions should contact the operator beforehand.
Comfortable walking shoes
Flat, supportive shoes make three hours on pavement much more enjoyable.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important between tastings, especially on warm days.
summer
MetroCard or OMNY-enabled card
Public transit is the easiest way to reach the meeting point and return afterward.
Small daypack or crossbody bag
Keeps purchases, water and personal items hands-free while you walk.