New York: Christmas Cupcake & Holiday Lights Tour
Description
This festive NYC Cupcake Tour blends award-winning holiday treats, iconic Christmas spots, and famous movie locations, all led by a licensed local guide who brings New York’s sweetest holiday traditions to life through Union Square and the West Village. Guided by a New Yorker, savor gourmet cupcakes and thick Italian hot chocolate while visiting iconic landmarks, including Washington Square Park and Father Demo Square. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the Union Square Holiday Market, featuring over 150 vendors, and hear heartwarming stories about the city’s holiday traditions and famous film locations. Conclude your tour at Jackson Square Park, right beside a renowned French pastry Store known for its exquisite cream puffs, which you’ll of course get to taste! - Tour duration: 2 hours with a licensed local guide - Sample seasonal mini cupcakes, Italian-style hot chocolate & cream puffs - Explore historic squares and iconic NYC landmarks - Ideal for foodies and holiday enthusiasts alike
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Itinerary
Experience the festive atmosphere of NYC’s most iconic holiday market, inspired by European Christmas villages.
Enjoy gourmet bite-size cupcakes from a beloved bakery known for its handcrafted, holiday-themed treats. Afterwards, you will taste a rich, traditional hot chocolate made in the classic European style.
See the Washington Square Park Christmas Tree, discover one of NYC’s oldest holiday tree traditions, and hear stories of famous films shot in this iconic location.
Visit a historic, family-run shop serving delicious coffee beans since 1907. Afterwards, enjoy award-winning seasonal cupcakes from a bakery with a heartfelt story and national recognition.
Discover a peaceful historic square with deep Italian-American roots and beautiful church architecture.
Enjoy a beautiful holiday walk through the charming neighborhood made famous by the show Sex and the City and known for its dessert culture.
Walk through one of NYC’s oldest parks, decorated in picturesque English-style landscaping. Afterwards, enjoy some exquisite Parisian-style choux puffs with seasonal fillings.
End your tour in this charming historic park, glowing with holiday spirit.
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What's included
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This experience is not suitable for travelers with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- 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.
