easy
3–4 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; moderate walking involved.
Discover Queens on a culinary adventure through Flushing Meadows with Food On Foot Events. Experience iconic landmarks, taste authentic international cuisines, and enjoy a scenic walk—perfect for food lovers wanting an inside look at NYC’s diverse flavors.
Not a traditional food tour, a park & food market excursion. Some Saturdays, May to mid-August.
Experience the vibrant culture of Queens on this unique excursion that combines a scenic park walk with a culinary adventure. Explore Flushing Meadows, see iconic landmarks, and indulge in diverse international cuisine at the best food market in New York. Join fellow food lovers for an unforgettable day of exploration and taste.
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This Excursion runs Saturday only on many weekends from May to mid-August. All tickets have a cancellation option with a fee (see below). It is not a traditional food tour but a park walk-through (great picture opportunities) ending at New York's best food market in New York's best eating borough (county), Queens!
Don't miss Queens! New York's most diverse borough which also has its greatest food. This exclusive truly NY excursion is part tour and part amazing food experience. We visit NY's most diverse and greatest food night market on most Saturdays in spring and summer. This excursion helps you navigate one of New York’s true experiences for locals, not tourists. We meet you at Grand Central Terminal. You'll travel with the group by subway to world-famous Flushing Meadows, home of baseball, tennis and two World's Fairs. You'll enjoy a park walk-through where you'll see famous sports, movie and historic landmarks. Following the park walk-through, you'll enjoy the inexpensive culinary delights of New York's greatest food night market as an on-your-own experience. The market mirrors Queens. Vendors from all over the borough dish out delights from all over the world. And many items are just $6 or less. Two ride or unlimited MetroCard (subway pass) or OMNY payment (see www.mta.org for fare options) required to be purchased before you meet the Excursion. Group meets outside Grand Central Terminal.
Please read the About/Rates/Cancellation sections below before you book your tickets.
**How To Book: Please read the About and Rates sections below to learn how this excursion works and for the types of tickets available. Click on the excursion and calendar for the date of your choice and then ticket type.
** Queens-Flushing Meadows Excursion schedule is now posted for the summer season. If you are on a pass program please use the code provided here to order pass holder tickets online only. We cannot accept any other type of ticket with a pass program and if you purchase a different ticket or pay for a ticket we cannot accept your pass or voucher or issue any refunds under any circumstances. You must supply your pass number(s) and or confirmation/order number(s) and credit card for security and read and agree to the terms.
Codes: NY Pass (Pass by Days)- (NYPQFME), Smart Destinations/Go Card/Explorer Pass (Pass by Attractions)- (NYEQFME), Sightseeing Pass- (NYSQFME), Attractions Pass (NYAQFME). Important Note: All tickets are date and time specific once purchased and there are no switching privilege-you must cancel under the terms and re-book for a different date.
A truly unique food and history experience in New York City. If you love food you need to experience Queens. This Excursion gives you the best Queens eating opportunity there is. Meet in Manhattan for a subway ride on the aptly nicknamed International Express Line. Join others from around the globe for what is in our opinion the best vendor food market in NY for low cost and delicious and delectable food choices in Queens, the most diverse place on earth. First, you'll enjoy a friendly walk-through of one of the most famous parks in the world: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. You'll see great landmarks like CitiField (home of the Mets) and the famous Home Run Apple; the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open; the Unisphere (symbol of Queens and the 1964-65 World's Fair) and the NY State Pavilion (made more famous in the movie Men In Black). Bring your camera or phone for great picture taking opportunities. After the walk through you are on your own for delectable and delicious international food choices from vendors and restaurants in Queens. Choose what you like and how much out of so many choices from around the globe. We are the most unique food tour in New York and now we bring you the most unique eating experience in NY!. This a true low cost eating experience in NYC! Share our passion for all things New York and travel the way New Yorkers do, by subway and/or foot. . To experience a culture one must experience their cuisine and since New York is the melting pot of the world, its vast array of cuisines is its shared culture and there is no better place in New York City to experience many of those cuisines than with this excursion.
Each guest needs to arrive at the check-in with a two-ride or unlimited METROCARD (subway pass) or OMNY payment ready (mta.org/fares). If you love choosing what you eat, meeting other people and seeing one of the city's great parks this excursion is for you. Please note: This is a rain or shine event and we provide easy directions back to midtown Manhattan.
Excursion Ticket - $69
Includes a food credit for your purchases of $25 per person. Guest must be present to use food credit. Food credit has no cash value. If you are a no-show or check-in and leave there is no offer/refund.
(Refundable ONLY up to 48 hours before the tour start time for a $20 per ticket cancellation fee or a $32 per ticket cancellation fee between 48 hours and 24 hours before the excursion start time by sending an e-mail to tours@foodonfoottours.com (this e-mail will be your cancellation record, no phone cancellations permitted). Cancellation fee is automatically applied. NO food credit or food rebate offered with a cancellation. We will not contact you. There are no cancellations within 24 hours. Tickets are only available for advance purchase online and are not offered by any partner/pass/tourist programs.
Pass Holder Ticket - $54
Limited cancellation option. (Refundable ONLY up to 48 hours before the tour start time for a $20 per ticket cancellation fee or a $27 per ticket cancellation fee between 48 hours and 24 hours before the excursion start time by sending an e-mail to tours@foodonfoottours.com (this e-mail will be your cancellation record, no phone cancellations permitted). Cancellation fee is automatically applied. We will not contact you. There are no cancellations within 24 hours. Pass Holder Tickets are only available for advance purchase online and are the only tickets offered by any partner/pass/tourist programs. Food is pay-as-you-go.
Cancellation Fees (see details above in each ticket section).
**Pass Holders for NY Pass, Smart Destinations, Go Card, Explorer Pass, Sightseeing Pass must book online and are required to enter pass information and place a credit card down for security to purchase Pass Holder Tickets. As a pass holder, you are making an actual ticket purchase. You must participate on a portion of the Excursion for your pass to be active (see terms when booking for details). Each pass holder needs a Pass Holder Ticket. No other tickets are accepted with these programs. Cancellation fees apply (see above). Pass holder codes noted above.
Bring water to stay hydrated during the walking portions of the tour.
Opt for sturdy, comfortable footwear suitable for walking on urban terrain.
Get to the meeting point a few minutes early to ensure a smooth start.
Capture photos of landmarks and colorful food displays along the way.
Queens has long been a hub for immigrant communities, with the first European settlements dating back to the 17th century, enriching its cultural and culinary landscape.
The tour emphasizes the importance of respecting local businesses and minimizing waste, encouraging sustainable practices during visits.
Necessary for comfortable all-day walking through city streets and parks.
Protect yourself from sun exposure during outdoor stops.
summer specific
Stay hydrated with your own water supply.
Capture the vibrant sights and food moments of the tour.