Private Red Hook Brooklyn: Behind the Scenes Neighborhood Tour
History, culture, art, wine, craft beer and coffee, chocolate and magnificent views of Lady Liberty.
Things to know
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Tour Includes: Local professional guide. All food, wine tasting + guided chocolate or coffee tasting!
- Walking Distance: 2 miles
- Meeting Point: Hometown BBQ, 454 Van Brunt Street
Savor Local Flavors and Artisan Crafts
Experience a private guided tour with neighborhood storytelling (history, waterfront, warehouses, hidden gems)
+ Planning support ahead of time (timing, routing, dietary notes, weather considerations)
+ the following awesome fixed and customizeable stops…
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Included in the base experience:
+ Your choice of...
Optional Add-Ons (Extra Cost)
Want to turn this into a more “wow, we did it all” Red Hook day?
These can be added for an additional cost (or swapped in when available).
Please note that some of these will add additional time to your experience, which will be priced out upon request.
Food Upgrades
🍗 Additional BBQ / larger BBQ tasting at Hometown (if you want more than the standard inclusion)
Or… Extra food stop / “make it a meal” upgrade (additional savory tastings)
🥪 Defonte’s Sandwiches add-on (famous giant hero sandwiches) (+$10 per person)
🍕 Mark’s Red Hook Pizza (+$8 per person)
Experience upgrades
🎨 Pioneer Works – Explore the rotating art exhibits
🍫 Raaka Chocolate – Behind-the-scenes / workshop-style experience
🥃 Widow Jane Distillery – Tour and tasting
Drink upgrades
🍷 Expanded drinks package (additional pours at existing stops)
🍻 Add a brewery / cocktail stop if you want more of a “bar crawl” energy
If you would like to select any of these add-ons, please contact us for booking.
Tour Highlights
Red Hook feels like a different New York: part waterfront village, part working maritime neighborhood, part creative hideout. On this private “behind-the-scenes” experience, you’ll explore cobblestone streets lined with historic warehouses and quietly iconic small businesses, soak up harbor breezes and one of NYC’s best views of the Statue of Liberty, and get a true taste of why locals love this neighborhood so much.
This tour is built around the places Red Hook does best: bold flavors, craft makers, and unforgettable stories.
Along the way, your guide brings the neighborhood to life. Its shipping-port history, the Civil War–era warehouses, and the details you’d never notice on your own (plus plenty of “where locals actually go” recommendations for after the tour).
Explore the Historical and Industrial Red Hook:
Enjoy Panoramic Views by Ferry:
You can opt to arrive or depart via the South Brooklyn Ferry for spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and Governor’s Island, enhancing your experience of the city from a stunning vantage point.
FAQ
How much walking is involved and what is the pace?
Our tours vary from 1-2 ½ miles over a 3 hour period. We walk at a leisurely pace and stop frequently to discuss interesting points along the way.
We do recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes. Keep in mind that you are on your feet for most of the tour. All tours include at least 1 stop where you can sit for your tasting.
The least walking would be attending our Chelsea Market + High Line Tour and opting to skip the High Line walk portion that culminates the tour.
Our Flatiron Food Tour is the least walking (1 mile) followed by Chelsea Market & High Line Food Tour (1.5 miles) Lower East Side (2 miles), and Williamsburg Food Tour (2 miles).
Are your tours in English only?
Our public tours are conducted in English with the exception of tours in Spanish offered on Saturdays at 4:30 PM. Outside of this, we can accommodate foreign language private tour bookings. Our guides speak Spanish, Italian and French. If you need a tour in another language, please contact us and let us know.
Will locals enjoy the tours as well or is it mostly for tourists?
Absolutely! While you may be familiar with our route and some of the stops, you will also have the opportunity to discover new things about the wonderful neighborhood you live in! Additionally, this tour is an excellent way to entertain out-of-town guests, celebrate a special occasion or encourage professional team building.
We regularly hear from local customers that they found a new favorite spot while on tour with us!
How do I book a private tour for more than 16 people?
Please fill out our contact form, or email us with details about your group at reservations@likealocaltours.com.
Do I have to purchase tour tickets in advance?
Yes! Booking in advance is required. Our tour guides do not accept cash on site for tickets.
Ready to book a public tour? Click here.
Looking for something more intimate? Book a private tour here.
What are your cancellation policies?
Public Tours
Plans sometimes change. We get it; it happens to us too. So we’re happy to provide a hassle-free, 100% refund if you give us 48 hours’ notice.
Inside of 48 hours, we’ve already started preparing for your visit, and can’t easily fill your slot, so we sadly can’t provide you a refund in that case.
Private & Corporate Tours
Do you cancel for inclement weather?
Tours will run rain, snow or shine. We ask that you check the weather forecast and dress accordingly if inclement weather is predicted.
In the case of extreme weather, we will reach out to you if we need to cancel your tour and reschedule you to a time when it is safe!
How can I amend my booking number of guests?/How can I remove or add guests?
If you booked directly with us, you should’ve received a confirmation email. Please click ‘change booking’ located directly below the photo/event details. You should be able to modify there.
If you booked through a third party or reseller, please contact them directly to make the change. This includes booking made through Viator, TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide, Fever, Cozymeal.
What do I do if I am late to a tour?
Don’t panic! You can join the tour up to 30 minutes after it has started. Please call us at +1(347)542-7998 and follow the menu options to contact your tour guide.
They will let you know exactly where you can find the group and join the tour!
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