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NYC Upper West Side Cookie Tasting Tour 1.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 42% in New York City

2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Taste classic and inventive cookies on a mile-long Upper West Side walk, with bakery stops and neighborhood history from a professional guide.

About this tour

Taste the Upper West Side one cookie at a time on a relaxed walking tour that pairs generous bakery samples with stories of Manhattan history and architecture. This NYC Upper West Side Cookie Tasting Tour offers a delicious way to get to know a neighborhood known for its distinctive character.

Walk about a mile with a professional historian and visit a curated selection of standout bakeries, including New York-founded and small women-owned businesses. Sample treats that may include traditional black-and-white cookies, linzer tarts, a New York-style chocolate chip cookie, French macarons in unusual flavors, and a surprise dessert in cookie form. Along the way, hear about the Upper West Side’s food culture, architecture, and past. Tastings are included, along with a complimentary bottle of milk per guest; dairy-free milk is available. Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options can be requested.

The tour begins near the American Museum of Natural History and ends on Amsterdam Avenue, with the option to return to the starting point. Join this NYC Upper West Side Cookie Tasting Tour for a flavorful neighborhood stroll, guided by someone who knows its history and loves its cookies.

Highlights

  • Sample classic black-and-white cookies, linzer tarts, and inventive flavors
  • Visit a curated selection of standout Upper West Side bakeries
  • Hear neighborhood history and architecture stories from a professional historian
  • Enjoy a complimentary bottle of milk, with dairy-free milk available

What's included

Included

  • Cookie tastings at all tour locations
  • One complimentary bottle of milk per guest; dairy-free milk available

Not included

  • Guide tips; optional

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Important information

  • Starting point: West 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, at the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt Park in front of the American Museum of Natural History's Gilder Center
  • The tour covers about one mile on foot and ends at West 80th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, or at the starting point if preferred
  • Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options are available upon request
  • People with nut allergies cannot participate
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  • Babies under 1 year are not permitted
  • Bags, weapons or sharp objects, smoking, drones, alcohol and drugs, littering, fireworks, explosives, making fire, nudity, and bare feet are prohibited
  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund; force majeure cancellations, such as adverse weather, qualify for a full refund at any time

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided walking tour lasts about 1.5 hours and covers approximately one mile.

What cookies will I taste?

Samples may include black-and-white cookies, linzer tarts, a New York-style chocolate chip cookie, French macarons, and a surprise dessert in cookie form.

Are dietary options available?

Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options are available upon request. Dairy-free milk is also available.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at West 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, by Theodore Roosevelt Park and the American Museum of Natural History's Gilder Center. It ends at West 80th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, or at the starting point if preferred.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations due to force majeure, such as adverse weather, qualify for a full refund at any time.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 42% in New York City means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in New York City by this score.

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