Feel Like A Local as you meander through the streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, eating, sightseeing, shopping, and enjoying views of NYC and some street art along the way.
Eat and shop eco in Brooklyn
Eat & shop your way through the best of sustainable Brooklyn with a local expert.
| Location: Brooklyn
Duration: 3 Hours Tour Capacity: 14 people. Our groups are small for intimate, high-quality experiences. Tour Includes: Meet & greets, food/wine tastings, shopping discounts & more! Walking Tour: Yes, 2.5 miles of walking. Please wear comfortable clothing/shoes. |
Don’t let the city grit sway you, we’re living green right here in the middle of Brooklyn! Join local sustainable fashion and textile designer, Amalya Meira, for a look at conscious design, forward-thinking cuisine, and innovative architecture all here in Williamsburg!
Meet at the corner of North 10th Street and Bedford Avenue.
*Tour runs rain, snow or shine.
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- Meet designers, chefs and entrepreneurs forging a path for conscious urban living
- Try delicious natural wine
- See innovative and up-and-coming sustainable design from around the world
- Taste amazing organic food that will leave you feeling wonderful (enough for lunch)
- Visit a local designer studio
- Give vintage gems new life!
- Discover a mother-daughter sustainable design success story
- Like A Local only discounts at local boutiques
- Learn about organic tea and tea ceremonies
- See one of the only Passive Houses in all New York!
- More natural and organic restaurant tips in the area!
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Food tastings, organic tea ceremony, and behind-the-scenes access! Your tour guide is also a sustainable fashion designer, stylist and licensed tour guide. We also include info and history of the neighborhood and shopping discounts (where available).
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A working Fashion and Textile Designer, Amalya launched her own sustainable womenswear line in 2017 (Amalya.com). Based in Brooklyn, her work is now selling in like minded boutiques internationally. Ever inspired by the city around her, and it’s local style Amalya has been working as a licensed Fashion Tour Guide and Personal Shopper for the past four years. “I gain so much inspiration from meeting curious shoppers from all over the world! Each person’s unique style really sheds new light on the city I already know and love so well. It’s amazing being able to introduce people to their new favorite designers and shops!” While specializing in specific to NYC boutiques of both independent designers and vintage gems, Amalya tailors her tours to your taste-you will definitely end the day with your new favorite piece!
See what one of our shops on the tour has to say:
Package-free shop: IMPACT
“SINCE OPENING WE’VE KEPT AN ESTIMATED 4,025,600 PLASTIC STRAWS, 3,061,240 PLASTIC BAGS AND 1,419,260 NON-RECYCLABLE BOTTLES AND CUPS OUT OF LANDFILL. WE ALSO VIEW SUCCESS AS HELPING OUR BRANDS TAKE STEPS TO REDUCE THEIR WASTE. WE HAVE A STRICT PACKAGING POLICY AND SINCE OPENING WE HAVE HELPED MANY OF THE BRANDS THAT WE WORK WITH TO MAKE CHANGES WITHIN THEIR COMPANIES TO REDUCE PLASTIC USAGE, PACKAGING, AND WASTE.”