Taste seasonal donuts and hot chocolate while exploring Midtown’s holiday scenes with a local guide
2 hours
Up to 20 people
Donuts, hot chocolate, guided walk
Explore Midtown Manhattan on a guided holiday walking tour that pairs seasonal donuts and hot chocolate with stories of New York City and its bakeries. Your Donut Elf guide shares local history and recommendations as you take in the season’s decorations and festive streets.
Celebrate the season in the heart of Manhattan on this festive Midtown holiday tour filled with sweet treats, glowing lights, and classic New York magic.
Your adventure begins at Angelina’s Bakery in Times Square, where you will enjoy a decadent holiday bombolone bursting with seasonal flavor. Surrounded by neon lights and towering billboards, you will hear how Times Square transformed from carriage crossroads to the entertainment capital of the world.
Next, stroll to Carlo’s Bakery on 43rd and 7th, home of the famous Cake Boss. Here, indulge in festive holiday bites that showcase Italian American baking traditions with a New York twist.
From there, warm up with rich hot chocolate at Bryant Park, where the Winter Village buzzes with seasonal charm, twinkling lights, and holiday markets.
Your tour concludes at Dough Doughnuts near Rockefeller Plaza, where oversized artisan donuts provide the perfect sweet finale beneath the iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree. It is a magical way to experience Midtown during the most wonderful time of year. 🎄🍩🗽
Product ID: M5WWTR
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The Midtown Holiday Donut Tour covers roughly 1.5–2 miles.
No. The tour ends near Rockefeller Plaza rather than at the starting location.
Angelina Bakery Times Square NYC, 1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
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.
Great tour! They had gluten free options at 3 out of 4 stops.
Hailey
August 31, 2026
Great tour! They had gluten free options at 3 out of 4 stops.
Hailey
August 31, 2026
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