Ice Cream Summer Weekend Tour in New York

In response to religious criticism for eating “sinfully” rich ice cream sodas on weekends, ice cream merchants left out the carbonated water and invented the ice cream sundae in the late 1890s. This is just one fact of many that you’ll learn on this tour! Beat the heat this summer as you discover the most delicious cold treats Manhattan has to offer.

Start in the Union Square area to meet your guide licensed tour guide and the rest of your tour group, which will range from 3-16 guests for a conversational experience. You'll cover about 2 miles at a leisurely pace over 3 hours as you explore Union Square, the East Village and Little Italy.

Your tour includes 6 of the best cold/frozen tastings in the neighborhood, which may include spekuloos and chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches, fruit popsicles, cheesecake rice pudding, oreo milk shakes, as well as ice cream scoops and true Italian gelato. Tastings are included, so come with your sweet tooth! Tastings are subject to change.

Your tour concludes in Little Italy, and your guide will be able to assist in directing you to your next destination.