East Village Ice Cream Crawl

Overview

Behind each scoop, there is the hardship, vision, and grit of the founders who wanted to make life just a little sweeter for their customers. Some founded ice cream empires, and others were content with a single shop, but all of them are fascinating. While you eat, I will share these stories with you.

And you will be eating a lot.

There is no other tour where you can try this many types of ice cream. This NYC ice cream tour lets you taste your favorite flavors from world-class ice cream shops that you have never visited. And I gently push you to expand your palette, challenging you to taste flavors that you normally would not get a whole scoop of. After five years running this tour, I know the best flavors at every shop, and love catering the perfect mix of ice creams to the tastes of the group.

City: New York City

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $60.00

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $60.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

We eat a lot of ice cream on this tour. It is all included in the price.

The tour supplies cups, spoons, and napkins.

Additional Info

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
Not recommended for travelers with dairy intolerance. There are only a limited number of non-dairy flavors.
Not recommended for travelers with trouble walking. We will be on our feet for most of the tour and walk a mile and a half.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
The entire tour is outdoors, limiting the risks of Covid-19 transmission.

What To Expect

East Village

Our first stop is Van Leeuwen ice cream. We'll do introductions, talk about the hilarious founding story, and get the ball rolling. Get ready for some stunningly good and creative flavors.

East Village

Alphabet Scoop is probably the only non-profit ice cream shop you will ever visit. Eating delicious classic flavors while supporting a good cause, count us in.

East Village

We end the tour at the fantastic Sundaes & Cones which has been an East Village staple for almost 3 decades, and has incredible Asian-influenced flavors

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (49)

758tristan

Feb 2022

What. A. Tour. Andrew was clearly knowledgeable about the ice cream shops and the east village generally. His storytelling painted a picture of how the ice cream culture of the east village came to be and how each cup got into your hand. Apparently one of the shops was going to make a flavor named after him? Personally, I want to try lots of ice cream without gaining ten pounds, spending too much money, or waiting in long lines. Andrew navigated the shops with ease, and would bring out 2 or 3 choice flavors to try from each stop. Most were delicious and a couple were a bit out there (looking at you milk bar). Really enjoyed the tour, a perfect summer walk imo.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

I cannot thank you enough for this review, Tristain. Was awesome to have you on the tour.

racheldP8606FH

Feb 2022

Loved this ice cream tour! Andrew was a great guide--he picked out interesting flavors at each stop and shared stories about the shops and the neighborhood. Would recommend to anyone who loves ice cream!!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Hi Rachel, it was such a treat having you on the tour. Glad you enjoyed the stories!

SusannahC78

Feb 2022

Loved the variety of tastings and the guide's story telling. 10/10 recommend for visitors and locals!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you Susannah! It was great having you on the tour!