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title: "NYC Bagel Tours: Midtown's Iconic Bagels"
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 63
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 35
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 23 of 71 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-bagel-tours-midtown-s-iconic-bagels/
---

# NYC Bagel Tours: Midtown's Iconic Bagels

In our comparison: #23 of 71 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Starts 11:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: Drinks. You may bring or purchase your own.
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €63 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: BagelUp
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

5.0 from 35 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 35.

- 5 stars: 35 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Walking Tour
- Cream Cheese Tastings
- Behind-the-Scenes Access
- Cultural History
- Sandwich Tastings
- Expert Guide
- Bagel Tastings

## Not included

- Drinks. You may bring or purchase your own.
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Meet at Bagel Pub to begin your bagel tour at one of the best bagel shops in ...** (45m) - Meet at Bagel Pub to begin your bagel tour at one of the best bagel shops in New York City
2. **After Bagel Pub, you'll pass by Penn Station and Madison Square Garden on you...** (30m) - After Bagel Pub, you'll pass by Penn Station and Madison Square Garden on your way to Liberty Bagels, home of the Rainbow Bagel
3. **Finish your tour at Bagel Market, across the street from the New York Times b...** (45m) - Finish your tour at Bagel Market, across the street from the New York Times building, where you'll eat sandwiches and go behind-the-scenes for an up close look at bagel making!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #23 of 71** | €63 | 2h | 5.0 (35) | shared |
| [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared |
| [Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/hamilton-and-washington-revolutionary-walking-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 5.0 (217) | shared |
| [NYC Private Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €1541 per group | 4h | 5.0 (185) | private |

Ranked #23 of 71 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €180, median €44; typical length 2h. 15 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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