New York Union Square Food Tour: Delicious Donuts & Sweet Treats
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New York City, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Donuts, along with hot dogs and pizza slices, are a Manhattan fast-food staple. But with so many options, how do you find the best ones? Ideal for pastry lovers, this small-group walking tour takes you on a downtown crawl through the best donut joints in NYC. From a 1960s-era Greenwich Village icon to a luxurious French-inspired West Village staple, you’ll discover where locals go to get their sugar fix.
- Small group sizes mean personalized attention from your guide
- Enjoy complimentary samples with a friendly expert leading the way
- Make multiple stops at some of NYC's most famous donut shops
- An easy-to-find meeting spot for a stress-free start
What's Included
- Sample delicious donuts and sweet treats from New York City favorites.
- Explore the vibrant streets surrounding Union Square with a local guide.
- Learn about the history and culture of one of Manhattan's most iconic neighborhoods.
- Discover hidden gems and beloved local bakeries.
- Hear stories about New York City's past, present, and unique character.
- Visit notable landmarks throughout the Union Square area.
- Experience the energy of one of Manhattan's most dynamic districts.
- Capture photos of historic buildings, parks, and city streets.
- Receive insider recommendations for food, shopping, and attractions.
- Create unforgettable memories while exploring the heart of New York City.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 124 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Meet your guide inside Unregular Bakery in the back of the shop. They will be wearing a donut tour t-shirt or sweatshirt. If you are using Google Maps to find the location, we suggest searching for "Unregular Bakery Union Square" to find the correct location.
End point
- 28 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Tour ends at Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery
Itinerary
1
Unregular Bakery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Union Square
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Greenwich Village
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Awesome tour guide, Rob, gave my daughter and I a wonderful tour of NYC, while making stops at to-die-for donut bakeries and giving us their amazing origin stories. The donuts were huge and Rob made sure to point out the iconic ones. We each chose a different donut to share, made all the easier with plates, forks and knives. We were given water bottles at our first stop which was perfect. We were stuffed by the end. It was super fun! I can't wait to do it again.
Reviews
4.9
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What a fun tour! I was worried initially because I was notified that I was the only person signed up for the tour because of the weather (lots' o snow!) However, I said I was game and so was the tour guide Jacob. We had a great time chatting about everything New York and Donuts under the sun! Jacob has a lot of great knowledge about the Donut world in New York. I have told a few people I know some of the facts he shared with me. I highly recommend this tour with Jacob. I think my fav was the Dough Flatiron location. Super tasty in fact so tasty that I bought 1 of everything and my friend and I had donuts every morning while we were in New York. Great tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for braving the snow for us! ❄️🍩
We love that you said you were game — and Jacob says 👋 A private, snow-dusted donut adventure through Union Square sounds pretty sweet to us. There’s something special about talking all things New York and donuts with the city as your winter backdrop.
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the stories (and are now spreading donut facts of your own!). And buying one of everything at Dough Flatiron? That’s what we call fully committing to research.
Thanks so much for the recommendation — we’d happily trek through the snow with you again anytime!
You get to try 3 yummy doughnuts at different donut shops. Our guide was very interesting. It's a good way to see the city.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks a dozen for joining us on the Underground Donut Tour – Union Square! 🍩🗽 We’re glad you enjoyed the donuts and found the tour a fun way to see the city. We’d love to roll with you again next time you’re in NYC so we can earn that final star!
Sergio was fantastic. We really enjoyed hearing about the history. Thank you for a great time. Appreciate it.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
You are fantastic! Thank you for your time with us! We hope to host you again! Sergio says 👋
Awesome tour guide, Rob, gave my daughter and I a wonderful tour of NYC, while making stops at to-die-for donut bakeries and giving us their amazing origin stories. The donuts were huge and Rob made sure to point out the iconic ones. We each chose a different donut to share, made all the easier with plates, forks and knives. We were given water bottles at our first stop which was perfect. We were stuffed by the end. It was super fun! I can't wait to do it again.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We are blushing! Thank you, thank you, thank you! We hope to host you and your daughter again! Rob says 👋!
I had a fun time, my guide Jenny was very knowledgeable about New York City. She was engaging and never a dull moment. The doughnuts we ate were really good and they are places I wouldn’t have thought to go.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for hanging with us in Times Square! We love that you enjoyed yourself! We hope to host you again, in any of our donut holes around the world! Jenny says 👋!
Rob was a FANTASTIC tour guide! He was super knowledgeable about the city and shared lots of cool info. The stops were great and unlike other tours, you could pick what donut you wanted, not just be assigned a flavor. 10/10
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for spending some time with us in NYC! We hope to host you again, in NYC or any of our donut holes around the world! Rob says 👋!
Missy was an awesome tour guide. She kept us informed, accomodated and feeling welcome. One of yew best tours in nyc, highly recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a good time. Missy sure enjoyed hosting you.
We'd love to have you on another one of our tours around the globe soon.
Cheers!
Informative walk around an area where tourists don't usually walk around in Manhattan, and you visit donut shops!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for the review.
We'd love to host you again soon on another one of our many tours and go for a full on 5-star review!
Cheers
We loved our walking donut tour in NYC last week. Rob was great - friendly, informative, attentive. The bakeries we visited were not places we would've found on our own and the donuts were truly delicious. We couldn't finish everything so took home our leftovers and enjoyed them for dessert that evening. Glad we did the tour and think we will do another one in our home city this spring!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for the great review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the highlights of the area in between donut shops.
We'd love to host you again soon in your neck of the woods or on another one of our many tours around the globe.
Cheers!
P.S. Rob is the best!
Missy was friendly, knowledgeable and managed the tour perfectly. The pace was great and the information about the buildings and areas were great.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the great review! We certainly enjoyed having you.
We'd love to see you again on a future tour
Missy says hey
Happy Holidays!
Had a wonderful time on our donut tour. Our guide was informative and kind. Donuts were delicious. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the great review!
We'd love to see you again on a future tour
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Jacob our guide was delightful. Kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable! He was so easy to work with , took us to the yummiest sweet treat places!! I highly recommend this easy and fun experience!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a good time
We'd love to see you again on a future tour.
Cheers!
P.S. Jacob says hey
This is a really good tour if you love delicious and unique doughnuts. The guide takes you to three different bakeries, all of which are unique and have their own specialities. Our guide, David, was absolutely fantastic. He tells a lot about the history of New York and he shows his New York from the best side. Very engaging and enjoyable tour. I could make it several times as there are so many donuts I want to taste.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the great review! We love to hear from our guests.
We'd also love to see you again soon
Cheers!
P.S. Dave says hi
Fabulous tour. Our guide, Jacob, was not from New York, but he knew sooo much about the architectural history and New York in general. In fact he probably knows more than the natives!!
The donuts were delicious, but the information was better! Definitely recommend 😀
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the great review! We love to hear from our guests.
We'd also love to see you again soon
Cheers!
P.S. Jacob says hi
Enjoyed the tour but wasn’t impressed with the doughnuts themselves. Made three stops at doughnut shops so received three full sized doughnuts - our choice (that part was nice.)
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for the review! We'd love to host you again and go for a full on 5 star review- we aim to please for sure.
Hope to see you soon Cheers!
We loved this tour! Our guide Jacob was amazing … and each donut bakery was unique and delicious. Jacob was so knowledgeable and had lots of NYC tidbits to share as we made our way from the East Village to the West. Truly a delight!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for the great review! Great to hear you enjoyed the highlights of the city in addition to the donuts. Jacob says hi!
Hope to see you again soon on another one of our tours. Cheers!
This was such a great tour! Donut Dave gave a great tour and we loved hearing about the history of the city and the donuts were absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend checking it out.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the great review! We enjoy having you as our guests. Dave says hello and we hope to see you again soon!
The doughnuts were so good! I was glad we walked too to burn off some of the calories!! I will definitely look for underground doughnuts in other cities!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the great review and that you enjoyed the spacing of the donut shops. Our donuts have zero calories...wink! Hope to see you again soon
Such a great time!! Jared was a great guide and we got some wonderful donuts. Really enjoyed seeing another part of NYC
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the great review! We enjoy having you as our guests. Jacob says hello and we hope to see you again soon!
I liked my tour guide Dave. He was great! The donuts were awesome!!! Can't wait to try this again in another city!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the great review! We enjoyed having you and Dave says hi
I think this was a great tour. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable, we saw some really nice and interesting parts of New York and we tasted some delicious donuts. We had a chance to taste so many donuts that i was not possible to eat them all.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for the great review! We enjoyed hosting you. Good to hear you enjoyed learning a few highlights and tidbits about NYC. Hope to see you again soon Cheers!
Jacob was our tour guide. He told us all about the architecture, windows, and doorways as we walked along. All four donut stops were special and different from each other. Just a great way to spend a Saturday morning for a couple hours.Jacob did an excellent tour for us.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for the great review! We enjoyed having you and we are thrilled that you enjoyed the highlights of the area along with the donuts.
We'd love to see you again on another one of our tours and pls use the code SUPERFAN10 for any future tours.
Cheers!
P.S. Jacob says hi
Our guide Missy was spectacular! Loads of history, sightseeing, and DONUTS 🍩 fun way to spend a morning in NYC.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for the great review! We thoroughly enjoyed you on the tour. Missy says hi!
Hope to see you again soon
I purchased this tour as a gift to my ten-year-old sibling who loves donuts. We started with a nice text from our tour guide Jacob. We were delighted to be the only two on the first tour of the day. We met at an Italian marketplace that I have visited many times before in my hometown. Instead of a donut, we had an Italian dessert (that was delicious), but not exactly what we thought of as a donut. We walked to our next stop and Jacob was delightfully full of historical information about the area. The next location was our favorite. We had the choice of about 20 different types of donuts, the staff was really nice and I'd come back here every time I visited NYC. The walk between stops 2 and 3 seemed to take forever. Somehow, I misread the description as the locations were not close. So be prepared to really walk. Stop 3 surprised us because the bakery chose the donut for us and we didn't even get to see their other options. That donut was good but not what we would have chosen had we been given a choice. The final donut bakery was the one I was excited about. Unfortunately, we did not get to choose our own flavor here either and the donut was ok. Sadly the establishment staff was quite rude. I was terribly surprised as I asked about a donut traveling well as we were flying home in about an hour and wanted to take an elderly family member a donut from this place. Her response was quite off-putting and even our tour guide, tried to smooth over her direct response after we walked outside. But that was the second time I had asked her a question and she responded harshly.
So I would summarize the tour as ok. Jacob was a good tour guide with his architectural knowledge and trivia. It did stop at four locations and you receive three full donuts and an Italian pastry.
Our tour guide Jacob was just great and it was fun (and VERY filling!:) to explore and try lots of donut options in the city!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
YAY! We would love to see you again on any of the NYC routes!
Guide was fun - learned NY History along the way. In particular the donuts from the first shop were really good!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
We love hearing from our AWESOME guests!
We had a great group of guides who were all knowledgeable about NYC! The donuts were great and all very different. Got to see a good area of the city between stops. Highly recommend this for a family!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much! We are only as good as our AWESOME guests, so again, Thank YOU!
I didn't enjoy this trip at all, the Donuts was not that special and we where booked for two hours but the tour ended after just one hour.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy yourself on the tour. The tour is UP TO two hours, meaning we can some times finish early so you can continue to enjoy our wonderful city. We hope to impress you on a future tour!
A great mix of a food tasting tour and New York history. The doughnuts were delicious and filling - come hungry!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
YAY! Thank you so much for spending some of your NYC time with us!
Jacob was a fantastic tour guide! Great historical and fun facts along the way plus good conversation with all the tour members. Donuts were amazing and loved the opportunity to try new flavors I may not have otherwise (but traditional flavors always available for less adventurous tastes). Everyone should take a donut tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
WOW! We are blushing! Thank you so much for hanging with us in NYC, Jacob says 🖐
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