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New York Christmas Cupcake Tour and Holiday Lights

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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish

Overview

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

What's Included

  • Food & Drink tasting at different famous locations selected with care
  • Licensed local guide for the full tour

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    East 14th Street
    New York, NY 10003, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    8 Ave &
    Greenwich Avenue, New York, NY 10014, USA

    End your tour in this charming historic park, glowing with holiday spirit.

    What To Expect

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    Union Square Holiday Market

    Experience the festive atmosphere of NYC’s most iconic holiday market, inspired by European Christmas villages.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Greenwich Village

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Washington Square Park

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    201 Bleecker St

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Father Demo Square

    Discover a peaceful historic square with deep Italian-American roots and beautiful church architecture.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    West Village

    Enjoy a beautiful holiday walk through the charming neighborhood made famous by the show Sex and the City and known for its dessert culture.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Abingdon Square

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Jackson Square

    End your tour in this charming historic park, glowing with holiday spirit.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • 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.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York Christmas Cupcake Tour and Holiday Lights?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York Christmas Cupcake Tour and Holiday Lights?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Food & Drink tasting at different famous locations selected with care.
    • Licensed local guide for the full tour.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

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    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the New York Christmas Cupcake Tour and Holiday Lights is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • 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.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Apr 2025
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New York Christmas Cupcake Tour and Holiday Lights will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    What's Included

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    • Food & Drink tasting at different famous locations selected with care
    • Licensed local guide for the full tour

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • 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.
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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