Highlights
- Explore the Union Square Holiday Market and soak in the festive spirit
- Visit iconic landmarks like Washington Square Park and its Christmas tree
- Discover hidden gems and holiday traditions with a local guide
- Finish at a beloved French pastry shop known for its delicious cream puffs
- Savor the flavors of the season with award-winning cupcakes and hot chocolate
Description
New York City becomes a festive wonderland during the holiday season, filled with twinkling lights, cozy markets, and irresistible holiday flavors. Join us for a joyful Christmas Cupcake Tour through Union Square and the West Village, guided by a licensed local guide who will show you the very best treats, traditions, and charming hidden corners of the city.
Your sweet adventure begins at the Union Square Holiday Market, one of the most beloved winter markets in New York. With over 150 vendors inspired by traditional European Christmas villages, it’s the perfect place to soak in the holiday spirit and discover why it’s considered one of the best New York Christmas Market experiences.
From there, we’ll taste our way through Manhattan’s most festive neighborhoods. You’ll enjoy different bite-size cupcakes, award-winning seasonal treats, thick Italian hot chocolate, and French puff pastries from local shops known for their quality, personality, and New York charm.
Along the way, we’ll explore iconic landmarks such as Washington Square Park, where you can admire its historic Christmas tree and hear about one of the city’s oldest tree-lighting traditions. We’ll continue to Father Demo Square, a charming square rich in Italian-American heritage, and Abingdon Square Park, one of Manhattan’s oldest and most picturesque green spaces.
At each stop, your guide will share fascinating stories about the neighborhood’s holiday traditions, festive celebrations, and hidden gems, as well as connections to famous movie locations in New York that bring the magic of Christmas on screen to life. You’ll discover why these historic squares have been part of Manhattan’s festive spirit for generations, and why they continue to be beloved gathering spots for locals and visitors alike.
You will also visit a very special cupcake shop with an inspiring social story behind it, which became a prize-winning bakery celebrated nationwide. Then we’ll pass by a legendary Sex and the City filming location, a must-see for fans and foodies alike.
Your tour concludes at Jackson Square Park, right beside a beloved French pastry shop known for its exquisite cream puffs brought straight from Paris. It’s a warm, elegant, and oh-so-delicious way to end a holiday walk through one of the city’s most charming areas.
Join us and tour like a local as you taste, explore, and celebrate Christmas in New York one festive bite at a time.
Includes
Licensed local guide
Visit to Union Square Holiday Market
Tasting of bite-size cupcakes
Italian hot chocolate
French puff pastries
Visit to Washington Square Park
Visit to Father Demo Square
Visit to Abingdon Square Park
Visit to a special cupcake shop
Visit to a Sex and the City filming location
Visit to Jackson Square Park
Excludes
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Important Information
- This tour includes food tastings provided by independent local vendors and may not be suitable for travelers with food allergies or severe dietary restrictions. Guests are responsible for informing the guide before consuming any food samples if they have allergies, dietary restrictions, or food sensitivities. Our guides will communicate known restrictions to participating vendors. However, because food is prepared by third-party establishments, we cannot guarantee that items are free from allergens or cross-contamination. By participating in the tour and choosing to consume food samples, guests acknowledge that they do so at their own discretion and assume responsibility for managing their dietary restrictions.
Please arrive on time at the meeting point. Late arrivals may need to join the group along the route, and participation cannot be guaranteed.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
