Union Square & Greenwich Village: Donut Tour with Local Guide

Three Donut Shops, Two Neighborhoods, One Morning in Manhattan

You walk three Manhattan bakeries across Union Square and Greenwich Village with a local guide who knows the neighborhood's past and the current donut lineup. You taste bombolone, a donut wall from 1964, and a brioche pastry, with the guide pointing out landmarks and local color between stops. The tour takes two to three hours and includes insider recommendations for the area.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Union Square40m
2. Greenwich VillageEntry included40m

Union Square and Greenwich Village Donut Tour

• Visit Unregular Bakery for bombolone
• Walk through Union Square, see landmarks
• Walk Greenwich Village, see landmarks
• End at Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery

The experience

Unregular Bakery opens the tour with bombolone: Italian-style donuts that taste nothing like the glazed rings you know. The guide meets you and walks straight into the first stop, where the pastries are warm and the flavors shift between seasons. After that, you're walking through Union Square itself, stopping at landmarks while the guide talks about what the neighborhood was and what it's become. It's not a lecture. It's the kind of thing you notice because you're standing in front of it.

Greenwich Village comes next, and that's where the 1964 donut shop sits: the one with the wall. There are shapes and flavors you won't see anywhere else, and the guide knows which ones regulars actually order versus which ones tourists photograph. You taste what they recommend, not what looks best. The walk between stops is the real part of the tour. The guide points out buildings, tells you stories about the neighborhood's past, and you're moving through the streets instead of sitting in a room. By the time you reach Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery (the Tom Colicchio–backed place at the end) you've already walked enough that the final donut (a brioche creation that's become a guest favorite) lands differently than it would have at the start.

The whole thing runs two to three hours, which means you're done by early afternoon and the sugar crash doesn't hit until you're back at your hotel. Strollers work fine if you're traveling with small children, and the pace is walking-tour speed, not a race. The guide handles the history and the recommendations. You handle the eating and the photos.

What’s included

Your tour includes tastings at three bakeries (Unregular Bakery, a Greenwich Village donut shop, and Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery), a local guide who shares neighborhood history and landmarks, insider recommendations for food and attractions in the area, and two to three hours of walking through Union Square and Greenwich Village.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour de Nueva York en españolGuide in English · Available from 29 Oct 2027

Donut tour in English09:00 and 12:00

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Information

Lasts 1h 30m–2h, runs every day at 09:00 and 12:00, from US$ 75 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 12:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (under 11)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Underground Donut Tour - Brooklyn, Downtown, Times Square, & East Village

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste three different donut styles across Manhattan neighborhoods without planning the route or deciding which shops to hit. The guide handles the stops and the recommendations, and you just walk and eat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 11).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Union Square donut tour?

Two to three hours, including walking between three bakeries and tastings at each stop.

What donuts do you try on this tour?

Italian bombolone at Unregular Bakery, donuts from a 1964 Greenwich Village shop, and a brioche donut at Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery.

Do you need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It involves walking between three bakeries across Union Square and Greenwich Village.

What neighborhoods does the tour cover?

Union Square, Greenwich Village, and Roosevelt Island, where two of the bakeries are located.

Does the guide provide information about the area?

Yes. The guide points out landmarks, shares neighborhood history, and offers insider recommendations for food, shopping, and attractions in the area.

Can you take photos on the tour?

Yes. The tour includes time to capture photos of historic buildings, parks, and city streets.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.