Queens street food tour: Eat across Asia and South America
Two miles, multiple continents, all food paid for
A 2.5-hour street food tour in Queens led by a native New Yorker who takes you to hole-in-the-wall vendors and food carts across Asia, South America and beyond. All tastings are included in the price. The neighborhood sits just 15–20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan by subway. The guide shares stories about the vendors and cuisines as you walk, and dietary needs can be accommodated at booking.
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The experience
The tour covers about two miles on foot through one of the world's most culturally diverse neighborhoods, stopping at carts and small restaurants that locals frequent but visitors often miss. You'll eat a lot: every piece of food ordered on the tour is included in the price, so you show up hungry and leave full. The vendors and cuisines change by day, so the route shifts: one departure might take you from Tibetan momos to Mexican tamales, while another follows a different path through the same neighborhood's offerings.
Your guide is a native New Yorker who grew up in the neighborhood and eats at these spots regularly. They share context about the vendors, the food and the area itself, giving you a sense of the place beyond the meal. Bottled water comes with the tour. Comfortable shoes matter because you're walking outdoors with minimal places to sit down between stops, though the neighborhood is accessible and the pace is manageable for all fitness levels.
The tour departs from Queens, a short subway ride from Midtown Manhattan. If you have dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or other needs), note them at booking and the guide will work with the vendors to adjust your stops. Children from age one are welcome, and strollers work for infants.
What’s included
- All street food tastings ordered on the tour.
- bottled water.
- live guide in English.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
Operated by Food and Footprints
Is this one for you?The tour asks for about two miles of walking outdoors with minimal breaks, so wear comfortable shoes and come with an empty stomach ready to eat continuously for 2.5 hours. If you prefer a seated meal or a slower pace, this is a working-pace food crawl, not a leisurely sit-down experience.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 9 years).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How much walking is involved on this Queens food tour?
The tour covers about two miles on foot outdoors, with minimal seating or tables between stops. Comfortable shoes are essential, and the pace suits all fitness levels.
What kind of food will I eat, and is it really all included?
Every street food tasting you order on the tour is included in the price. You don't pay per item at the vendors. The cuisines shift by day depending on which vendors are out, so you might eat Tibetan, Mexican, Chinese, Indian or South American food in a single tour, all in the same neighborhood.
How far is Queens from Midtown Manhattan?
The neighborhood is just 15–20 minutes from Midtown by subway, so it's close enough for a half-day activity without a long commute.
Can I do this tour if I'm vegetarian or have other dietary restrictions?
Yes. Note your dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or other requirements) at booking, and the guide will work with vendors to adjust your stops accordingly.
Queens street food tour: Eat across Asia and South America
2h 30m · EN
from US$ 75 per person
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