Chocoholics, all aboard for this incredible, edible tour through Brooklyn.
Martz Bus is taking you on a whirlwind, sweet tour to four of the finest chocolatiers in Brooklyn – the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, The Chocolate Room, Raaka Chocolate and LI-Lac Chocolates.
Sample a variety of traditional and artisanal chocolates at each stop and enjoy a 4 ½-hour guided tour of these shops that have been featured on the Food Network, The Cooking and the Travel Channel. Learn about the history of chocolate, how it is created from “bean to bar” and watch demonstrations.
There’s also a lunch stop at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria under the Brooklyn Bridge.
If you’ve enjoyed the Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour, don’t worry: This tour focuses on unique parts of Brooklyn not featured on other tours with spotlights on Cobble Hill, Red Hook, Industry City and Gowanus.
You’ll certainly want to bring back some “souvenirs” – just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation

• Tours & samples at four Brooklyn chocolatiers

• 4 1/2-hour guided tour through Brooklyn

• Lunch at Grimaldi's Pizzeria under the Brooklyn Bridge

PICKUPS 

7:30 a.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

8 a.m. – Green Ridge Plaza 

9 a.m. - Delaware Water Gap

There is no charge to park your car at the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township, or the Green Ridge Plaza, Scranton. Pickup at the Wyoming Valley Mall is in the area of the Ken Pollock Service Center, site of the former Sears service center. Passengers boarding at Green Ridge Plaza should park at the end of the shopping center near Planet Fitness but as far from the door as possible. There is a $5 daily parking fee at Delaware Water Gap.

ITINERARY

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. – Brooklyn Chocolate Tour with stops at 4 chocolatiers and lunch at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

3:30 p.m. – Depart for home

All tour itineraries are subject to change. Martz reserves the right to revise the itinerary and make substitutions of equal value.

DROPOFFS 

6 p.m. -Delaware Water Gap

7 p.m – Green Ridge Plaza 

7:30 p.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall 

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CANCELLATIONS

• All sales are final.

• Refunds will not be issued for tours -- no exceptions.

• Therefore, we recommend travel insurance which is now being offered through our partner, Trip Mate. You may use this link to get a quote or to purchase the insurance.

• If it becomes necessary for Martz Travel to cancel a tour, you will receive a full refund with the option of receiving a refund in the form of a gift certificate that may be redeemed for a future Martz Tour.

PAYMENT

Payment in full is due at the time of booking for all day trips.

VENUE INFO

Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory in the DUMBO section serves egg-free, gluten-free ice cream made with all natural ingredients. Seasonal flavors are featured along with The Great 8 – the parlor’s most popular flavors.
One of the most unique and sweetest experiences can be found at The Chocolate Room in Cobble Hill. From signature chocolates to bonbons and truffles, to baked goods and gifts, this is a must-see for all candy lovers.
For some unique confections, you have to taste the specialties offered by Raaka in Red Hook. Top-selling chocolate bars are Bourbon Casked Aged, Pink Sea Salt and Oat Milk. Here you’ll learn about the chocolate-making process from “bean to bar.”
Our stop at Sunset Park is at Li-Lac Chocolates where you’ll experience fresh, gourmet chocolate at its finest. This New York legendary chocolate shop sells specialty molds – from an alligator to a zebra -- just in time for the Easter basket.
The famous Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is an iconic restaurant under the Brooklyn Bridge that offers an open kitchen concept, allowing guests to see the art of pizza-making. 

MEALS

Pizza and soft drinks will be served at Grimaldi's Pizzeria under the Brooklyn Bridge. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

WALKABILITY

The bus will drop off passengers close to the entrance to each venue as possible.

If you have trouble walking steps, please make note in the Comments section so we can arrange for first-floor seating at Grimaldi's.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair or scooter or ADA-approved mobility device, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.

BUS SEATING

While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a  preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. Since we are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers, the seating arrangements may change before our departure date.