Donut Tour in New York

The Donut Tour in New York takes you to some of the most delicious doughnuts that can be found in the city. This unique food tour will take you to four authentic doughnut shops in Manhattan to sample a variety of tasty and unique doughnuts. You are probably already familiar with this typical American treat from supermarkets or cafes, but there’s a high chance that you won’t settle for anything less after trying the doughnuts on this tour. Together with a guide, you’ll walk from one shop to another, also exploring nice neighbourhoods.

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Donut Tour in New York

You’ll meet your guide at the first donut shop, Unregular Bakery, close to Union Square. The donut you try here will pleasantly surprise you; I enjoyed it a lot! As you make your way to the next shops on this tour, the guide will tell you about the history and architecture of New York.

You’ll walk over Broadway, and pass through Chelsea into Greenwich Village. This area of Manhattan is full of character and old school New York charm. You won’t find tall skyscrapers or hordes of tourists here. Along the way you can already start looking forward to the tasty treats that are still to come!

The Best Donuts in New York

There are two other donut shops to visit before the tour ends at Mah-Ze-Dahr in the West Village. At each location, you receive a sample of the shops’ best donut(s). You’ll see and taste each shop’s own style, both in terms of the dough and the special kinds of glaze.

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Eric’s Tip: “The samples are big, so don’t eat too much beforehand. This tour will take you to unique local businesses that you probably wouldn’t have found so easily by yourself. This is where New Yorkers get their donuts! I wasn’t familiar with all of the shops before the tour, but I have definitely found some new favourites. Learning about the history and the architecture of the city is also a bonus.”

Practical Information

After booking your tour you’ll receive a voucher that you can either print out or show on your mobile phone as your ticket.

• Duration: 2 hours
• Point of departure: 124 4th Avenue. Inside Unregular Bakery
• Departure times: 9:00 and 12:00

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East Village Donut Tour

Another option for a donut tour is one that takes you through East Village. Visit four different shops in the neighbourhood, taste some delicious doughnuts, and learn more about this part of Manhattan. Start the East Village Donut Tour at the Donut Pub. Your guide will take you through the area passing by New York’s oldest Irish pub McSorley’s, and visiting Astor Place while seeing some unique places. The tour ends at Petit Chou, a French-inspired bakery.

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