NYC Bagel Tours
Baking Classes & Tours For Bagel Lovers
Experience New York Culture— one bagel at a time
From hands-on classes where you roll, boil, and bake your own bagels, to expertly guided walking tours through the city’s best shops, bring the history, culture, and flavor of New York to life.
See why hundreds of guests have left our award-winning classes & tours 5-star reviews:
Food TOurs
Eat your way through three of New York’s best bagel shops on a leisurely walking tour through the city.
Baking Classes
Learn how to make bagels with award-winning bakers! Roll, boil, bake, eat them hot out the oven, and leave with at least six.
Private Experiences
Make it a private experience for your team outing, corporate event, brand activation, or any special occasion!
NYC’S #1 Rated BAGEL EXPERIENCES
Entertaining.
Educational.
Unforgettable.
Whether a class or tour, over the 2 hours you’ll spend with us, you’ll enjoy…
Delicious Tastings: Enjoy a full meal made up of the city’s best bagels, spreads, and sandwiches - either from top shops, or ones you’ve made yourself!
Behind-the-Scenes Access: Peek inside working bagel shops and uncover the secrets behind the dough, guided by award-winning experts.
Fascinating Food History: Discover how the bagel rose from immigrant staple to New York icon over the past 400 years.
Private Experiences
Trusted by world leading brands
Planning a group outing? Here’s what sets ours apart:
Group sizes up to 80 to fit your team, celebration, or event.
Flexible scheduling during morning, noon, or night, any day of the week.
Tiered pricing options when minimum group size is met.
Optional add-ons to enhance the experience - perfect for team-building, client events, or birthdays.
Who We Are
My name is Sam Silverman. I am New York’s “Bagel Ambassador” and the owner of BagelUp, the team behind the New York BagelFest, Artisan Hands-on Bagel Classes, and NYC Bagel Tours.
We are a locally owned small business that is incredibly passionate about promoting and advancing bagel culture and industry worldwide.
We are thrilled to share our excitement with you - not just for this amazing food, but the incredibly talented artisans behind it.
Meet Your Bagel Ambassadors
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Reva Castillenti
Reva started her career as a sculptor, but eventually found her true passion in the art of bread-baking. She spent years perfecting her craft, sourcing native and heritage flours for her baguettes and bagels, and teaching others the art of bread-making. Reva's bagels won second place at the World Bread Awards in both 2018 and 2019, and her expertise has been sought after by home bakers and professionals alike.
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Sam Silverman
Sam is the brains behind NYC Bagel Tours. Since 2017, he's delved deep into the bagel world, earning him the title of New York's "Bagel Ambassador." Recognized as one of Brooklyn’s 50 Most Fascinating People by Brooklyn Magazine in 2023 for his flagship event, the New York BagelFest, his bagel knowledge is unparalleled. Sam’s favorite bagel? An everything bagel with scallion cream cheese - not toasted, of course.
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Aidan Everly
Starting his New York journey at Pace University's Financial District, Aidan blends his BFA in Acting with a passion for bagels - as perfect a match as bagels and cream cheese. Now, he's excited to share the rich history of bagels with you. He has a soft spot for cinnamon raisin bagels topped with honey walnut cream cheese.