NEW YORK CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Brooklyn Pizza Pilgrimage: Neapolitan Slices, Sicilian Squares and the Skyline Between
A 4.5-hour, all-ages guided tour of Brooklyn’s signature pizzas and waterfront views — this guide distills the stops, sights and practicals you need to know.
A Brooklyn Pizza Pilgrimage: Neapolitan Slices, Sicilian Squares and the Skyline Between.
Embark on a mouthwatering journey through Brooklyn that pairs iconic Neapolitan and Sicilian pies with waterfront vistas and cinematic street corners. This award-winning Pizza Tour by A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours skips the lines at landmark pizzerias, brings you to DUMBO for the best photos of the Brooklyn Bridge, and walks the famous Coney Island boardwalk while pointing out movie locations and local insights.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Neapolitan and Sicilian Classics
Taste both worlds: handcrafted Neapolitan slices at Grimaldi’s in DUMBO and the thick Sicilian pies of L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst — with line-skipping access to two Brooklyn institutions.
DUMBO Waterfront & Brooklyn Bridge Vistas
A guided stop on the Brooklyn waterfront in DUMBO delivers the classic skyline framing of the Brooklyn Bridge — prime photo opportunities built into the route.
Coney Island Stroll and Movie Locations
The tour strolls the storied Coney Island boardwalk and points out famous movie locations — from Saturday Night Fever to Goodfellas and The French Connection — that punctuate Brooklyn’s cinematic history.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over 4.5 hours you move through neighborhoods—boarding and disembarking with a local guide—sampling landmark pizzas, pausing at the Brooklyn waterfront for bridge views, and walking Coney Island’s boardwalk while your guide narrates neighborhood lore and movie history.
THE PIZZA
Neapolitan and Sicilian Classics
Taste both worlds: handcrafted Neapolitan slices at Grimaldi’s in DUMBO and the thick Sicilian pies of L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst — with line-skipping access to two Brooklyn institutions.
THE VIEWS
DUMBO Waterfront & Brooklyn Bridge Vistas
A guided stop on the Brooklyn waterfront in DUMBO delivers the classic skyline framing of the Brooklyn Bridge — prime photo opportunities built into the route.
THE BOARDWALK
Coney Island Stroll and Movie Locations
The tour strolls the storied Coney Island boardwalk and points out famous movie locations — from Saturday Night Fever to Goodfellas and The French Connection — that punctuate Brooklyn’s cinematic history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Pizza Tour runs 4.5 hours.
Bring whatever you need for a 4.5-hour urban outing; the tour is advertised as appropriate for all ages.
The tour meeting location is in Brooklyn, NY; confirm the exact meeting point with the operator A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Pizza Tour?
The tour lasts 4.5 hours.
Where does the tour meet?
The meeting location is in Brooklyn, NY.
Which pizzerias are visited?
The itinerary includes Grimaldi’s in DUMBO for Neapolitan-style pizza and L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst for Sicilian-style pizza.
Will I see the Brooklyn Bridge?
Yes — the tour stops on the Brooklyn waterfront in DUMBO for prime Brooklyn Bridge photos.
Is this tour suitable for children and older adults?
The tour is described as suitable for all ages.
Has the tour received any recognition?
The tour has been voted #1 tour of Brooklyn on TripAdvisor for four years in a row and has been featured on the Today Show, the Food Network and the Travel Channel.