Asia in Queens: Exploring NYC’s Largest Chinatown
New York City, USA
Asia in Queens: Exploring NYC’s Largest Chinatown
Recommended by 100% of travelers
New York City, USA
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Combine sightseeing and history with food tasting with this small-group guided tour through Flushing, Queens. Discover little-known spots beloved by locals that you’d never find on your own. Sample a range of Asian bites, ranging from dim sum to a Korean take on French pastries, while visiting key cultural attractions such as the Free Synagogue of Flushing and the Flushing Quaker Meeting House.
- See how history, culture, and gastronomy intersect in Flushing
- Includes tastings at multiple stops, soft drinks, and coffee and tea
- Discover the best that NYC's biggest Chinatown has to offer
- Small group size of just seven offers a more personal experience
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 108 reviews
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David_K, Sep 2025
Feels like traveling to another country - loved it! Sierra and Carly are both great tour guides. Great tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for joining our Asia in Queens tour! We’re so glad you felt like you were traveling abroad and enjoyed the experience. We take pride in working with guides like Sierra and Carly who bring the vibrant culture and flavors of Flushing to life. We hope to see you again soon for more culinary adventures! Don’t forget to check your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected!
Kathleen_B, Jul 2025
What a great tour! I frequently take food tours and this one was like no other! Sierra was top notch. They gave us so much history about the area and obviously really loved the culture, people, and food. Their passion was infectious and made each food experience more intriguing. Highly recommend but… you may want to do this tour last on your trip as it is so much better than others that it raises the bar high.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that Sierra’s passion and knowledge made your Asia in Queens tour truly unforgettable. We take great pride in working with guides who deeply love their neighborhoods and bring their history, culture, and food to life in a way that’s both engaging and inspiring.
We’re glad you appreciated the way we connect food with the rich stories of the community—that’s exactly what we aim for. And we love the tip to save this tour for last; we couldn’t agree more!
Don’t forget to check your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see your latest stamp—and we hope to keep raising the bar on your future food adventures!
Carol, Apr 2025
Very well informed. Amazing food choices. Totally delightful. Highly recommend without any reservations.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the fabulous feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the flavors and stories of Queens with us—our guides work hard to bring their deep knowledge and love for their neighborhoods to every bite.
Be sure to check your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see which culinary adventures you’ve already conquered—we’d love to have you join us again soon for another delicious journey!
nancy_B, Apr 2025
Definitely more off the beaten path and a lot more standing than on other food tours, but well worth it! Tons of food and so much interesting details on where that food comes from and other culinary insights. This is definitely a food tour for foodies. Also a smaller group than other tours we have done which is perfect for the location. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a unique and fulfilling experience. We love going off the beaten path and showcasing the rich history and stories behind the food. It’s great to know that the smaller group size made the experience even better for you!
We take pride in working with people who are very knowledgeable about and extremely fond of the cities they live in, and it’s wonderful that this came through during your tour.
That’s exactly what we’re going for—highlighting the connection between food, culture, and history.
Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected!
Stephen_W, Mar 2024
Sierra was our tour guide and doesn’t almost 6 hours giving our family of 5 (3 kids at ages 9,12, and 14) a unique, tasty experience. My kids were sad it was finished. We love Asian food and tasted both new types of food and some of our favorites. There was a perfect amount of waking and sitting throughout the day and Sierra accommodated whatever we needed. Their knowledge and expertise of both the cuisine and culture of China, Taiwan, and Flushimg itself was amazing. We would do this again.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for a wonderful review! We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed the walk. We take pride in working with people like Sierra who are very knowledgeable and extremely fond of the cities that they live in. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected. We hope to see you again soon in one of our cities.
Michelle_S, Dec 2023
We had the best time with Snyder our tour guide! He was so knowledgeable and informative. Not only did we experience the incredible food, but we learned so much about the local culture! We Loved this tour!
Matthew_H, Nov 2023
Incredible tour. Esneider was fun, warm, funny, interesting, intelligent and above all, he knew New York and he knew food. Great combination of history and food. We got to try well over a dozen things, typically with everyone sharing to better try everything out. A mix of savoury and sweet, familiar dishes better than I've ever tasted them and new ones I hope to try again. Didn't need to eat anything else all day. Can't recommend enough
Roshonda_G, Oct 2023
Very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and have an umbrella on hand. Definitely recommend it!
Alyona_C, Aug 2023
All of the food was very good, the walk was easy and informative. A little of history and a lot of food and beverages. We had a great time!
Marian_O, Jun 2023
This was a well coordinated tour by Culinary Backstreet. Sierra was informative, moves at a good pace, with great choices of foods while touring the area of Flushing in ~6 hours. There were Chinese dumplings, breads, Portuguese egg tarts, various thin and rice noodle dishes, wonderful veggie dishes, Korean sushi, soup, sausages, and spicy rice cakes, with drinks including boba, coffee, tea, and water and desserts. We visited 2 food courts & a large Asian grocery store with a great variety of Asian foods. Plenty of food, so do pace yourself. Also, plenty of pit stop as needed. We got a great history lesson on Flushing throughout the 6 hours. A must go Asian food tour you will not forget!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thanks so much for your feedback! That is exactly what we are going for. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the walk, and hope that you will join us again soon in one of our cities. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected.
michelle_e, Apr 2023
The best dumplings and Kimchee ever!!!
Our tour guide,Snider, was wonderful! He took us to great places and knew all of the answers regarding food and culture
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thanks! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the walk. We take pride in working with people who are very knowledgeable about and extremely fond of the cities they live in. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected. We hope to see you again soon in one of our cities.
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