New York City Downtown Underground Donut Tour

This walking tour offers a flavourful way to explore some of New York City’s most iconic neighbourhoods through doughnuts and local history.The experience begins near Union Square at a whimsical doughnuts shop known for oversized, flavour packed creations. While enjoying the first tasting, stories highlight Union Square’s evolution from a 19th century gathering place for protests and parades into a lively centre for culture, food, and everyday city life.The route then moves toward the Flatiron District, with discussion of its architectural significance and the famous Flatiron Building. The next doughnuts stop features a retro style shop that has long been part of New York’s doughnuts scene, offering a mix of classic favourites and inventive creations.Between tastings, the walk continues through Greenwich Village. Stories here focus on the neighbourhood’s role as a home for artists, writers, and revolutionary thinkers, and its lasting influence on American counterculture.The experience concludes at COPS Doughnuts, where doughnuts are crafted using a recipe developed by a pastry chef and a food scientist, blending creativity with precision.Combining standout doughnuts with neighbourhood history, this tour delivers an engaging and delicious introduction to Union Square and beyond.