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Explore Midtown Manhattan and taste the best bagels NYC has to offer. Guided by a bagel expert, you’ll visit iconic spots, tour an operating bagel shop, and learn the bagel’s extraordinary history.

Highlights

• Savor the taste of one of NYC's most popular foods, the humble bagel
• Join a bagel expert on a guided tour of the bagel capital of America
• Sample a variety of combinations such as bagels with schmear, lox, and much more
• Discover the history of this iconic food and find out how it is made
• Learn the do's and dont's of New York City's bagel culture from your tour guide

Description

Join a true bagel expert for an insider’s journey through Midtown, home to some of New York City’s most iconic bagel shops. Along the way, you’ll taste the city’s very best bagels, explore their rich history, and go behind the scenes at a bustling bakery producing thousands of bagels daily. Visit three standout shops, each with its own specialty — from inventive cream cheese flavors to the famous rainbow bagel, and even an award-winning bagel sandwich. Learn how this humble bread became a New York staple and a symbol of the city’s food culture. Tastings are designed so you’ll enjoy plenty of variety: bagels cut into quarters, spreads from classic cream cheese to bold flavors, and New York favorites like bacon, egg & cheese or lox with “the works.” By the end of your tour, you won’t just be full — you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for New York’s bagel tradition and insider tips on where to find the best bagels across the city. CORPORATE & PRIVATE EXPERIENCES A private class or tour is perfect for an impactful team-building session, unique birthday outing, lively “Bagel-o-rette” party, or for an aspiring industry professional. Customized to fit your itinerary! Inquire for details.

Includes

Walking Tour Expert Guide Bagel Tastings Cream Cheese Tastings Sandwich Tastings Cultural History Behind-the-Scenes Access

Important Information

• This tour will take place, rain or shine Customers are welcome to bring their own drink or purchase something to drink at a shop

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund