Taste East Village donuts and pastries while exploring its punk-rock and arts history
2 hours
Donuts, pastries, guided walk
Explore the East Village’s counterculture landmarks while tasting donuts and pastries at local stops. Hear stories of the artists, activists, musicians, and venues that shaped the neighborhood.
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are not refundable.
Arrive on time. The group waits up to 5 minutes after the scheduled start, then the tour begins.
No. The food tour does not return to the starting location.
Plan for roughly 1.5–2 miles of walking. Wear comfortable shoes.
Donut Pub, 740 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
The guides really make this experience special. Reviewers consistently praise their tour leaders by name—Wade, Beau, Eric, Jackson, Nick, Michael, Emily, and others—describing them as knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely engaging. What stands out is how these guides weave local history and city stories into the walking tour, making it much more than just a food crawl. Multiple guests mention learning fascinating historical facts about their city while sampling donuts, and several reviewers who've taken tours in different cities (Chicago, Portland, DC, Boston, NYC) report consistently excellent experiences across locations. The donut quality gets thumbs up, with most stops offering delicious variety in styles and flavors. Expect comfortable seating at each location, which people appreciate. Tours typically run about two hours and cover a good walking distance, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Several locals have used these tours to entertain out-of-town visitors with great success, and at least one repeat customer has done six tours and counting. It's clearly a hit for dates, birthdays, and family outings alike.
This tour was initially a great way to entice our teenager to walk and talk about history in Chicago. Jackson was a knowledgeable guide, entertaining and engaging with the entire group. Definitely get a little protein before all the sugar, they are incredibly tasty. Our favorites were the Black and White at Doughnut Vault, the strawberry cream at Firecakes, and the Old Fashioned at Stan's
Rachel Schrier
June 16, 2026
This tour was initially a great way to entice our teenager to walk and talk about history in Chicago. Jackson was a knowledgeable guide, entertaining and engaging with the entire group. Definitely get a little protein before all the sugar, they are incredibly tasty. Our favorites were the Black and White at Doughnut Vault, the strawberry cream at Firecakes, and the Old Fashioned at Stan's
Rachel Schrier
June 16, 2026
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