Follow Downtown Brooklyn's Pizza Trail

Duration
2.5 hours

Distance
About 1 mile

Group Size
16 people max (we adhere to a strict capacity limit)

Tour Location
This tour visits pizzerias in Downtown Brooklyn, which includes Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, and the Columbia Waterfront. You'll receive the exact starting point in your ticket confirmation. The tour ends 10-15 minutes from its starting point but since our pizzerias change every time you won't know the exact ending point until you're on the tour.

About this Tour
Several neighborhoods rich in pizza history converge in what we simply call "downtown." This tour visits an ever-changing mix of pizzerias in Boerum Hill Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and the Columbia Waterfront. You'll visit a mix of coal, gas, and wood-fired pizzeria that illustrate how evolution in oven technology drove variation in pizza style.

This tour begins with a deep-dive into Neapolitan pizza, the style that started it all. The U.S. has only discovered it within the past twenty years, but it's been around since at least the mid 18th century. After experiencing some live pizza making and tasting the results, your guide will take you to two additional stops for unique styles.

All of our tours focus on pizza. We're specialists. It's unlikely we'll stop to talk about NYC history… unless it has to do with pizza!

Your Guide
We don't hire standard tour guides, we bring on specialists. Everyone on our team not only has a passion for pizza, but also a deep bank of knowledge. Our founder Scott regularly leads the crew in continuing education sessions, whereby he shares new insights into historical research, pizza science, and the latest happenings in the pizza industry. Each of our guides is licensed as a Sightseeing Guide by New York City's Department of Consumer Affairs.

Tickets
We offer instant confirmation via email! No need to print your ticket, just show us the confirmation email and you'll be set. ADVANCE PURCHASE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED, as tours usually sell out in advance. Kids under 4 are welcome to join the tour for free but won't get their own slice so be prepared to share.

What's Included?
All tours include a full slice at every stop, pizzeria tours, in-depth pizza analysis, and everybody gets a Pocket Pizza Journal to keep track of tasting notes. We'll hook you up with water at most stops, but you're welcome to purchase beer, wine, or soft drinks.

What's Not Included?
Beer, wine, and soft drinks are not included. Your guide will be happy to recommend beverage pairings at each stop. Gratuities for your tour guide are not required, but always appreciated.

Weather & Attire
All tours run rain or shine. Tour itineraries may change if weather becomes a problem but we will always run complete tours. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately, as we will be outside for most of the tour.

What To Bring?
We strongly recommend bringing a refillable container for water. We discourage the use of bottled water, as New York’s tap water is among the cleanest and tastiest in the country. It's a good idea to bring cash if you'd like to purchase drinks along the way or tip your guide.

Accessibility
This tour is wheelchair accessible! Let us know in advance if you have any specific requirements.

Dietary Restrictions
Our tours feature a comparison of cheese pizzas, which means everything we serve will be made of dough, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. All public tours are vegetarian! While we cannot provide slices to fit dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten free, tomatophobic) we will do our best to route the tour to at least 1 pizzeria that serves something you can eat. You will be able to purchase pizza to fit your dietary restriction. We'll also give you a discount code to knock down your ticket price. Please email us in advance!

Cancellation Policy
Tours run rain or shine. If your plans change and you're unable to attend the tour, just follow the directions at the bottom of your confirmation email and we'll take care of you.