Dessert Walking Tour in New York City: Cupcakes, Cookies and Gelato

Indulge in some of New York City’s most delectable treats on this dessert walking tour in Lower Manhattan. Visit several popular local bakeries and enjoy six tastings – you’ll even get to design your own custom cupcake! Savor a gourmet chocolate cupcake at Crumbs Bake Shop, delight in a luxurious red velvet cupcake at famous Magnolia Bakery and even sample some gelato and cookies. This tour is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Meet at Union Square in the afternoon and follow your expert foodie guide on a walking tour through beautiful Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan. Head first to Baked by Melissa, whose signature tie-dye cupcake is a favorite among locals.

After your first tasting here, walk to Crumbs Bake Shop, which makes more than 50 delicious varieties of cupcakes daily, including a gourmet chocolate cupcake. Delight in an indulgent sample before heading to Amorino, a dessert shop that actually specializes in gelato, but also serves decadent chocolates, creamy milkshakes and fresh-baked waffles.

Then, continue to Molly’s Cupcakes, where you’ll design your very own cupcake! Pick a cake flavor, choose a frosting and then dress it up with tasty toppings. Your customized cupcake will be made right in front of you.

Afterward, visit Milk & Cookies, one of West Village’s cutest bakeries. You can try one of their cupcakes or one of their signature cookies instead.

No cupcake tour would be complete without a trip to one of the most famous bakeries in NYC, Magnolia Bakery. Savor their red velvet cupcake – a delicious way to end your tour!