Where to Eat in the USA: the 11 Best Dessert Tours

1.Boston North End Food Tour of 6+ Tastings, Cannoli, Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,404 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Walk Boston’s North End with a guide such as Chloe, Sean, Evan, or Kyle, stopping for clam chowder, lobster roll, brick-oven pizza, cannoli, lemon slush, and more. The small group is capped at 12, and the route mixes food with stories about Hanover Street, North Square, local history, and Boston’s Italian roots.

“Evan did his best to show us a good time. I have been on numerous food tours and, for the price, this tour was not worth the cost.”

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2.Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 772 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

This two-hour Seattle walking tour visits Top Pot Doughnuts, Doce Donut Co., Dahlia Bakery, and Daily Dozen Doughnuts at Pike Place Market. A local guide such as Deb, Athina, or Jesseca leads the way, sharing Seattle stories while you sample a range of doughnuts. The small group is capped at 15 people.

“A bit pricey but definitely worth it. Im not big on sweets but my gf loved every minute of it. Got to try a variety of donuts. Our tour guide Deb made the experience”

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3.Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about three hours at Lydgate Farms with guides such as Mason, Jess, Sheri, Brooke, and Jenna. Walk the botanical gardens, taste cacao fruit, tropical produce, honey, vanilla, macadamia nuts, and dark chocolate, then learn how Hawaiian cacao becomes chocolate. Children must be over 7.

“Great tour, and amazing chocolate. It was really interesting to learn about some of the techniques and though that goes into growing some of the world's best chocolate. Not to mention, the fruit we were able to sample on the tour was world class. Will definitely be ordering some of the vanilla from the main land when it is available!”

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4.Southern Flavors of Savannah Walking Dessert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · from $40Best value

Meet in Johnson Square for a two to three hour walk through Savannah’s Historic District. Guide Christina, also called Cricket, leads you to six dessert tastings, cafes, bakeries, and local shops while sharing city stories. Expect generous portions, non-alcoholic drinks, and a sweet route through Wright Square, Ellis Square, City Market, and more.

“Christina was great fun! Just the right sense of humor and lots of knowledge about Savannah. Desserts were fantastic! Really enjoyed the banana pudding! Would definitely recommend!”

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5.Portland’s Original Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Walk from Portland State University to Voodoo Doughnut while tasting treats at Sesame Donuts, Coco Donuts, Lil’ Funky Donuts, and more. Guides such as Kayla, Eric, Ian, and Beau add Portland food lore and city tips. Samples are included, with vegan and gluten-free choices at some stops.

“Ian was a great guide, knew a lot about the city of Portland abd the many donut companies we visited. He portions up the donuts into small bites for tasting and you keep the remainders for later.”

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6.Cocktails & Cannoli: Boston’s North End Dessert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk about 1.5 miles through Boston’s North End with a local guide such as Pat, Sarah, Deuce, or Gabriella. Taste four desserts and three cocktails, compare rival cannoli, visit Paul Revere’s House and Old North Church, and finish back at 191 Hanover Street. Gluten-free options and mocktails may be available with advance notice.

“Tons of fun with tasty drinks and cannoli's. Lots of history and lots of laughs. Deuce (Pat #2) was our guide and he was awesome.”

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7.Boston Private Food Tour of 6+ Tastings, Cannoli, Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $395

Spend three hours eating your way through Boston’s North End with a private guide such as Kyle, Ampora, or Elaun. You’ll visit Boston Public Market, walk Hanover Street and North Square, and taste chowder, lobster roll, brick-oven pizza, cannoli, lemon slush, and a secret dish. Expect plenty of walking and a premium price.

“Elaun was prompt and knowledgeable during our Boston food tour. He provided us with history and facts along the way. We enjoyed all of the food options and would definitely do this again! Elaun was even able to accommodate dietary restrictions. Thank you Elaun for a memorable day in Boston!”

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8.Delicious Donuts of Brooklyn: Fun, Food, History and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk from Williamsburg to Greenpoint with a guide such as Rob, Justin, or Tarik, stopping at four Brooklyn doughnut shops for different styles and flavors. You’ll visit Doughnut Plant, Moe’s Doughs, and Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, hear neighborhood stories, and finish near public transportation. Plan to walk more than a mile and arrive hungry.

“If you like doughnuts, you'll love this tour. Stopping at 4 shops in the Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods in Brooklyn, we stuffed ourselves while eating four whole doughnuts apiece. Our tour guide, Justin, was both personable and knowledgable. He conveyed the history of each establishment we visited as well as the neighborhoods we walked through. The doughnuts we consumed were all very different from each other and delicious. By all means, do not eat before taking the tour.”

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9.Austin South Congress Food Tour with 6 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend about three hours walking South Congress Avenue with a guide such as Mollie, Zach, Brendan, or Kate, stopping for six tastings that may include iced coffee, a meatball sub, tacos, old-fashioned soda, a pecan cookie, and a secret dish. You’ll also see Magnolia Cafe, Big Top Candy Shop, Allens Boots, and the I Love You So Much mural.

“Our tour guide, Kate, was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. She made the experience wonderful for our group. The food stops were amazing! We were all stuffed by the end of the tour. Everything was so good!”

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10.New York City: 2-Hour Chocolate Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Meet your guide at Washington Square Arch for a two-hour Manhattan chocolate walk with seven tastings. Sample truffles, salted caramels, almond bark, fudge, and other sweets at shops such as See’s, Varsano’s, Lilac Chocolates, Venchi, Molly’s, and Xocolatti. Guides lead in English, French, Spanish, or Italian.

“The tour was wonderful! My 80+-year-old parents and 22-year-old niece loved it as well. Vince, our tour guide, is knowledgeable and pleasant. This was my second time on the tour, and it was just as enjoyable the second time as the first. The only drawback was the lack of communication from the providing company, Best Tours. It was a frustrating experience that is still ongoing. However, the tour itself is wonderful.”

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11.Portland: Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Walk one mile through Portland’s Old Port with guides such as Chris, Kris, or Renee, stopping at three donut shops for six seasonal samples. Along the way, you’ll hear how donuts reached Maine, see City Hall and Monument Square, learn about lobstering, and watch a live lobster sustainability demonstration.

“It was lots of fun. Delicious donuts plus some history too. Our guide, Renee, was so informative and friendly. We really enjoyed the tour …and donuts!!”

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