Astoria Queens Food Tour: eat 8 stops, 6 cuisines

Eight tastings across six continents, all within a few blocks of Astoria

A 2-hour guided walking food tour of Astoria, Queens that stops at small, family-run restaurants and markets to sample dishes from the neighborhood's Colombian, Georgian, Moroccan, Greek, Indian and Italian communities. You'll taste Colombian cheese bread, hand-twisted Georgian dumplings, Moroccan pastilla, Greek olives and souvlaki, Indian paneer tikka, Italian rainbow cookies and cannoli, with bottled water included. The tour meets at the Queens Library on Broadway near Steinway Station and covers enough tastings to feel like a full lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Multicultural food tasting tour in Astoria

• Meet outside Queens Library on Broadway
• Eat warm Colombian Pandebono bread
• Taste hand-twisted Georgian dumplings
• Try traditional Moroccan chicken pastilla
• Sample olives at Greek market
• Try Indian paneer tikka
• Taste classic Italian-American rainbow cookie
• Eat grilled Greek pork or chicken
• Finish with a classic Italian cannoli

The Experience

Eight stops, each one a different culture that has shaped Astoria's food scene. You start at the Queens Library on Broadway—close to the R and M trains at Steinway Station—and from there the tour moves through the neighborhood on foot, stopping at small bakeries, markets and grills that locals actually use. The guide introduces each stop and the story behind it as you eat, so the food and the neighborhood context arrive together.

The tastings move through the day in a rhythm: warm Colombian pandebono straight from the bakery to start, then hand-twisted Georgian khinkali dumplings filled with beef and pork, a flaky Moroccan chicken pastilla, olives at a Greek market, Indian paneer tikka, an Italian rainbow cookie, grilled Greek pork or chicken souvlaki cooked over charcoal, and a cannoli to finish. The mix is enough to feel like lunch without needing to sit down for a meal. Bottled water is included throughout.

This is a small-group walking tour, which means the pace is relaxed and there's room to chat and ask questions as you go. The guide speaks English and Japanese, so if you're traveling with Japanese speakers, the commentary is available in both languages. Wear comfortable shoes—you'll be walking a few blocks between stops—and come hungry. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are fine if you're traveling with infants or small children.

What’s included

• Eight food tastings including Colombian cheese bread, Georgian dumplings, Moroccan chicken pastilla, Greek olives and grilled souvlaki, Indian paneer tikka, Italian rainbow cookie and cannoli.
• bottled water.
• guided walking tour with live commentary in English and Japanese.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Yuuyake Travel and Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you speak English or Japanese and want the guide's full commentary on each neighborhood and dish as you walk. If you need the tour narrated in another language, you'll want to check availability first.

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Top questions

What time does the Astoria food tour start and how long does it take?

The tour lasts 2 hours. The exact start time is set when you book; the meeting point is in front of the Queens Library on Broadway, near Steinway Station on the R and M lines.

Are there vegan or gluten-free options on this Astoria food tour?

The tour includes Colombian pandebono (naturally gluten-free), but most other stops feature meat, dairy or pastries. If you have vegan, celiac, nut allergies or lactose intolerance, this tour is not a good fit for your dietary needs.

What exactly is khinkali and how do you eat it?

Khinkali is a Georgian dumpling filled with savory beef, pork and rich broth. The guide teaches you the traditional way to eat one without spilling the broth inside—it's a technique locals use every day.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. If you're traveling with a stroller or pram, infants and small children can ride along.

What's included in the price of the Astoria food tour?

The tour includes all eight food tastings (Colombian pandebono, Georgian khinkali, Moroccan pastilla, Greek olives and souvlaki, Indian paneer tikka, Italian rainbow cookie and cannoli), bottled water, and the guided walking experience. Alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea and soft drinks are available at many stops but are not included.

Can I book this tour if I only speak Japanese?

The guide provides commentary in both English and Japanese, so yes—you'll be able to follow the tour and learn about each stop in Japanese.