Union Square & Greenwich Village: Donut Tour & Neighborhood Walk

Three Neighborhoods, Your Choice of Donuts, One Walking Tour

You walk three neighborhoods (Roosevelt Island, Union Square, and Greenwich Village) with a local guide who shares the history while you choose and buy donuts at multiple shops. The tour includes guide commentary on landmarks and culture, insider tips for food and attractions, and the freedom to pick your own pastries at each stop. Food and drinks are on your own budget, and the whole thing moves at a pace that lets you actually taste what you're eating.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Roosevelt Island15m
2. Union Square40m
3. Greenwich Village40m · entry included

Donut tour in Union Square and Greenwich Village

• Visit Unregular Bakery for bombolone
• Walk through Union Square, see landmarks
• Eat donuts in Union Square
• Walk through Greenwich Village, see landmarks
• Eat donuts in Greenwich Village

The experience

Most food tours tell you what to eat. This one starts at Unregular Bakery on Roosevelt Island (where Italian bombolone sit warm in the case), and then hands you the menu. You pick which donuts go in the box, which shops you linger in, how long you stay. The guide walks you through Union Square and Greenwich Village pointing out landmarks and history, but the pace is yours because the eating is yours.

The Union Square & Greenwich Village donut tour moves on foot through neighborhoods that have been reinvented a dozen times over. Your guide shares stories about what was here before, what the streets looked like, why certain blocks matter. You'll stop at several of the city's favorite donut shops. Each one has so many options that people actually do plan ahead, which tells you something about how serious this gets. The bombolone at the first stop are different from what comes next. You start noticing the difference between a place that's been doing this for years and one that just opened.

Walking through Greenwich Village, you're moving through the same blocks where a lot of New York's cultural history happened, and the guide weaves that into the route. There's no rushing from point A to point B because the whole thing is built around stopping, choosing, eating, and then moving again. You get insider recommendations for other food spots, shops, and things to see beyond the donuts: the kind of detail that only someone who knows the neighborhood can hand you. Tickets sell first come, first served, so if this sounds right, don't wait.

What’s included

• Local guide leading the walk through Union Square, Greenwich Village, and Roosevelt Island.
• stops at multiple donut shops where you choose and purchase your own pastries.
• insider recommendations for food, shopping, and attractions in the neighborhoods.
• stories about New York City's history and the culture of each area.
• access to public transportation nearby.
• flexibility to spend as much or as little as you'd like at each stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 12:30

Book up to12h before

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

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.

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.

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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 explore Union Square and Greenwich Village with someone who knows the neighborhood's history and can point you toward the best local spots. The guide handles the route and the stories, you handle choosing what to 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.

Are the donuts included in the ticket price?

No. Food and beverages are not included. You choose and purchase your own donuts at each shop.

What neighborhoods does the tour cover?

Roosevelt Island (starting at Unregular Bakery), Union Square, and Greenwich Village.

What kind of donuts will I try?

The first stop features Italian-style bombolone from Unregular Bakery. The other shops have their own specialties, and you pick based on what appeals to you.

Do I need to decide what donuts to buy ahead of time?

Not required, but the guide recommends planning ahead because each shop has so many options.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

How do I book if tickets are first come, first served?

Tickets sell on a first-come, first-served basis, so booking early is recommended to secure your spot.