NYC Flushing: Chinatown Hidden Gems Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Overview
Step into the heart of New York City’s largest Chinatown on a guided walking tour through Flushing, Queens. Often called the Center of the Asian Culinary Universe, this neighborhood brings together regional Chinese flavors rarely found elsewhere in NYC. Over three immersive hours, follow your expert guide through bustling streets, hidden food courts, and local hotspots to taste iconic street foods including Jianbing, hot dry noodles, roujiamo, Cantonese dim sum, oyster pancakes, and bubble tea. Along the way, learn the cultural roots behind each dish while experiencing the energy, aromas, and rhythm of a true local food scene. This tour is designed for curious eaters who want authentic flavors, meaningful context, and an unforgettable culinary experience.
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea: Bubble tea - each guest gets one serving to enjoy during the tour
- Fees: Your tour price includes all pre-selected food items, no surprise charges or extra tabs.
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests)
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey
- Personal Expenses
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Flushing (pass by)
Main Street
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
39th Avenue
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Roosevelt Avenue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Flushing-Main St
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Flushing
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children & Family-Friendly: Children under 4 join for free, but won’t receive separate tastings unless a ticket is purchased. Great for families looking to explore and taste together.
- Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any food allergies or restrictions at booking or at least 24 hours in advance. Note: We currently cannot accommodate gluten-free or vegetarian diets.
- Indoor & Outdoor Experience: The tour includes both indoor tastings and outdoor walking—check the weather and dress accordingly.
- Small-Group Experience: Limited to 12 guests for a more personal, relaxed, and interactive experience.
- Duration & Walking Details :The tour lasts about 3 hours. Wear comfy shoes and dress for the day’s weather—this is a walking tour with flavor-packed stops.
- Booking & Confirmation: You’ll receive confirmation right after booking. If booking within 2 days of the tour, confirmation may take up to 48 hours and depends on availability.
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- Please note: Cash is required during the tour for certain attractions, shops, and tickets. Guests are advised to prepare sufficient cash in advance.
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmation numbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number is required for safety and trip communication.
- For individual special needs, tour operator may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-132218P647
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Coffee and/or Tea: Bubble tea - each guest gets one serving to enjoy during the tour.
- Fees: Your tour price includes all pre-selected food items, no surprise charges or extra tabs.
- Complimentary Bottled Water.
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests).
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey.
- Personal Expenses.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the NYC Flushing: Chinatown Hidden Gems Food Tasting and Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for NYC Flushing: Chinatown Hidden Gems Food Tasting and Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea: Bubble tea - each guest gets one serving to enjoy during the tour
- Fees: Your tour price includes all pre-selected food items, no surprise charges or extra tabs.
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests)
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey
- Personal Expenses
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended)
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children & Family-Friendly: Children under 4 join for free, but won’t receive separate tastings unless a ticket is purchased. Great for families looking to explore and taste together.
- Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any food allergies or restrictions at booking or at least 24 hours in advance. Note: We currently cannot accommodate gluten-free or vegetarian diets.
- Indoor & Outdoor Experience: The tour includes both indoor tastings and outdoor walking—check the weather and dress accordingly.
- Small-Group Experience: Limited to 12 guests for a more personal, relaxed, and interactive experience.
- Duration & Walking Details :The tour lasts about 3 hours. Wear comfy shoes and dress for the day’s weather—this is a walking tour with flavor-packed stops.
- Booking & Confirmation: You’ll receive confirmation right after booking. If booking within 2 days of the tour, confirmation may take up to 48 hours and depends on availability.
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- Please note: Cash is required during the tour for certain attractions, shops, and tickets. Guests are advised to prepare sufficient cash in advance.
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmation numbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number is required for safety and trip communication.
- For individual special needs, tour operator may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
