NYC Bagel Tours: Midtown's Iconic Bagels
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Walking Tour
- Cream Cheese Tastings
- Behind-the-Scenes Access
- Cultural History
- Sandwich Tastings
- Bagel Tastings
- Expert Guide
- Drinks. You may bring or purchase your own.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
350 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
264 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018, USA
What To Expect
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Bagel Pub
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Liberty Bagels Midtown
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bagel Market
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Activity code: C-373427P1
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