National Geographic Day Tour: Tastes & Tales from Brooklyn's Little Caribbean
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Port
New York, New York, US
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$350
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Not far from Central Brooklyn's famous Prospect Park, the Flatbush neighborhood invites you to take the pulse of the Caribbean without leaving the city. This "Little Caribbean" is home to the largest community of Caribbean descendants outside of the West Indies.
In the mid-20th century, Afro-Caribbean immigrants arrived in the US seeking economic opportunities. This migration surged post-World War II and again after the 1965 Hart-Celler Act, which liberalized immigration policies. Many who arrived from the Caribbean settled in and around Flatbush in Brooklyn, and today the community spirit remains strong.
Your National Geographic-trained guide, living and working in Little Caribbean, will lead you on a walk through the area to visit a variety of community hubs. Absorb the culture, listen to music, and taste your way around some of the typical treats of the Caribbean.
At a local Grenadian grocery store, sample fresh coconut water, and bring it with you to add a splash of Caribbean rum at your next stop.
Next, visit an African record store that has been in business since the 1970s, selling musical treasures from around the globe.
Your taste buds are in for a treat as you savor spicy Jamaican patties and jerk chicken.
Finishing with treats from a beloved local bakery that's been a neighborhood staple for more than half a century. Meet the family that has owned it for three generations and hear their story — the perfect ending to a day of discoveries in Brooklyn's own Caribbean oasis.
Notes:
Tour requires approximately two hours of walking. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. This National Geographic Day Tour is certified based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. Moreover, a portion of the proceeds goes to the National Geographic Society to fund research and sustainable programs around the world. Tour does not operate on Saturdays.