Astoria Food Walking Tour in New York
Description
We walk through Little Greece or “Greektown,” where the food, people, churches and entire vibe make you feel like you’re walking the streets of Greece — not Queens. Within steps, we make our way to “Little Egypt” where we walk by various Middle Eastern businesses and sample cuisine from the region. Residents from various South and Central American countries are also represented in Astoria, and our food palate takes full advantage. Astoria is a melting pot of flavors and cultures, and this tour brings you the best of both worlds. Explore its streets, savor its dishes, and learn the stories behind its iconic eateries. On the Astoria Walking Food Tour, you will: - Taste flavors from around the world - See the neighborhood’s unique character - Hear stories of culture and tradition - Experience a global food haven Don’t wait to savor the flavors of NYC—book your tour now and secure your spot for an unforgettable culinary adventure!
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Our first stop! Say cheese for Pão de Queijo AKA traditional cheese bread, which blends three cheeses: mozzarella, swiss and parmesan. So delicate yet crunchy… you’re thanking us already and you haven’t gone on the tour yet.
Just a short subway ride from Manhattan, Astoria is a vibrant and unique neighborhood in Queens. It’s a cool and appealing spot, celebrated for its cultural diversity and its rich array of delicious, eclectic food options from authentic Greek cuisine to Middle Eastern fare. It’s a melting pot of cultures, and that’s not a cooking metaphor. The Doughnut Plant Russ & Daughters
Mediterranean Foods You’ll step into Greece almost literally by going into this Greek market for a sample of olives and feta cheeses. Opa!
The Corner Spot There are so many things to choose from their menu (their coffee is among the best in all of NYC), but for us, their Spinach Pie is one of the best food items in all of New York City. This delicious, savory Greek pie with phyllo dough is spectacular.
Arayes is a grilled pita filled with ground meat, onions, spices and herbs yet to just put it that way doesn’t make it sound as breathtaking as it is. Arguably the scene stealer of this tour, this Middle Eastern dish is already part of your “five-star” review for this tour. You just don’t know it yet.
Having a food experience you’ve never had before is rare. That’s where Al-Sham’s Knafeh comes in. Chances are having this traditional Arabic dessert, a spun pastry soaked in syrup and cheese, comes in. You’ve had nothing like this. Part dessert, part pizza — all everything.
Spiked ice scream FTW? You know it. We end our tour with an All American classic with a twist. Get a shot of boozy ice cream with a side of, what else, baklava. Non-Alcoholic flavors available.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is casual
- Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements when you meet your guide
- Rain or shine
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise when you meet your guide
Reviews(9)
We had a great time with Ian touring Astoria. The food -- Greek, Brazilian, Palestinian, Colombian -- was so good and so varied. Ian was knowledgeable and made everything fun and easy. And the neighborhood is amazing. We visited a gorgeous Greek Orthodox church, enjoyed graffiti murals, and took selfies in front of George Costanza's parents' home. We left with satisfied appetites and a great appreciation for the hidden wonders of Astoria! Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for joining us in Queens! Astoria is a wonderful neighborhood that is a hub of food and culture. We are so glad we got to share it with you.
I had an incredible time on this food tour of Astoria! Our guide, Ian, was fantastic—warm, knowledgeable, and clearly connected to the neighborhood. It was wonderful to see how genuinely he’s welcomed at each stop; his relationships with the local restaurants added a personal touch to every tasting. The food itself was a true world tour of Astoria’s diverse cuisine, and the portions were generous—come hungry! The route was also easy to reach by Subway, which made the whole experience even more convenient. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Queens through its flavors.
WOW! Thank you so much for the five star review. Hope to see you again ASAP!
We're pretty familiar with Manhattan, & wanted to do the boroughs. This was excellent - lot's of very good food. Fun walking in the local Astoria neighborhood. Highly recommend this tour - & especially our guide, Dante.
Wow! Thank you so much for your five star review. We hope to see you again.
This is our 5th tour with Nice Guys and the first on their Astoria tour…it was wonderful! The variety of food was great and as always, it was plentiful. Ian was fun and knowledgeable; he made us feel like his friends who he was just showing off the best of his neighborhood. Such a fun way to learn more about the unique areas of NYC. Make time to do a Nice Guys tour when you are visiting the city!
Wow! Fifth tour? We are so grateful. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
This was our 3rd time with Nice Guy Tours and certainly won't be our last! Ian was brilliant - excellent knowledge of the area and the history of Astoria, and more importantly for us, like Dante and Adam before him on previous tours, he was a really nice guy who made us all feel at ease. The name isn't just a gimmick! He was especially great and considerate about the extra needs of our youngest son who uses a wheelchair. Highlight for us were the arayes at Duzan and finishing off at The Tipsy Scoop for some ice cream! As always, we couldn't recommend these guys highly enough and we will definitely book again for the Lower East Side, which we haven't done yet but already looking forward to! Until next time! Your favourite Scottish cousins
Hey again! We are so glad you came back. Can’t wait to see you again on another tour.
Emmeline was our tour guide and she walked us around Astoria giving us so much info on the neighborhood while we sampled amazing food. We were happy with the food samples and quite full at the end. All questions were answered and the tour was full of laughter and fun. Highly recommended if you would like to venture outside of Manhattan. Don't let the train ride intimidate you, it was super simple!
Hi barb! It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much for the five star review. We are so glad you and Howie had a great time. Hope to see you again soon.
This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide, Emmeline, gave us so much interesting information about the neighborhood. I live in Astoria, and I had no idea how much I didn't know..! The food was delicious at every stop. Can't recommend this highly enough!
Hi Jeannie! We are so glad you had a great time with Emmeline on our walking food tour of Astoria in Queens. Please consider another tour with us ASAP!
DELICIOUS food! 😋🍦🥙🫒💕 Emmeline is a fun & knowledgeable guide. Not only do you eat well (savory & sweet), but you learn about art, history & culture in the neighborhood. This is a highly authentic QUEENS activity! #QGTM
Hi Sarah! What a great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with Emmeline. Thanks again for joining us on a very cold day. Please consider another tour with us!
I hadn’t visited Astoria yet, so what better way to get to know a new neighborhood than a food tour. As far as I know, Nice Guys is the only company offering a food tour of Astoria. Having already done a tour with them (Lower East Side), booking this tour was an easy decision. The Astoria tour was a great introduction to foods and cuisines I had never tried before and I’m looking forward to having them again. If you’ve done the traditional NYC food tour already (pizza, bagel, etc.) and want something different, this is a great tour.
Hey patrick! Thank you for the five star review and thank you for returning. Makes us so happy when folks come back again.
