Walk into your Most Joyful, Global Foodie Adventure in Queens.

We guide you through Jackson Heights and Astoria with immersive storytelling, authentic food tastings, small group adventures that turn a walk into an unforgettable experience.

  • Savor authentic, under-the-radar eats

  • Hear the stories behind Queens’s most diverse neighborhoods

  • Explore NYC beyond Manhattan

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Most NYC tours stick to Manhattan and tourist traps

You’re frustrated by cookie-cutter experiences that leave you feeling like you didn’t see the city.

You shouldn’t have to settle for generic tours when Queens is one of the most culturally rich neighborhoods in the world.

Chai Bhai Walking Tours brings Queens to life with small-group, story-driven walks guided by someone who’s lived it for decades. Taste real food, hear local stories, and explore streets you’d never find on your own. We strive to be the best food tours in NYC.

How to Join a Chai Bhai Tour

Step 1: Choose your tour

  • Free One-Hour Tour – $0
    Sample the essence of Queens with a quick, fun walk.

  • Experience Jackson Heights – $45
    A 2–2.5 hour journey through authentic eats, local markets, and cultural stories.

  • Jackson Heights Immersion – $75
    Dive deeper with a premium experience including extra stops, tastings, and personalized storytelling. Children can join for free.

  • Custom Tour – Price varies
    Curate your own experience. Choose the sights, flavors, and stories you want to explore with a short survey.

Step 2: Book online in seconds

Step 3: Arrive and immerse yourself in flavor, stories and culture


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What You’ll Experience

A hand holding a small spoon over a tray of deep-fried snacks with some dipping sauce in the center, garnished with shredded cheese and herbs.

    • Savor Authentic Flavors – Hidden culinary gems locals love.

    • Learn the Stories Behind the Streets – Personal storytelling that brings neighborhoods to life.

    • Explore Like a Local – Discover markets, streets, and hidden corners you won’t find on your own.

Featured Tours

A man walking past a colorful graffiti mural of the word 'Peace' on a brick wall.

One Hour Tour + Free Meal

$25

Two young men walking on a city street sidewalk near a bus stop with a banner advertising cocktails with colorful fruits. In the background, there is a large billboard showing an apartment complex with a playground and another large building, along with parked cars.

Experience Jackson Heights

$45

A nighttime street scene with a food cart selling grilled hot dogs, foil-wrapped burgers, and other fast foods. The cart is lit with bright lights, and there are a few customers ordering or waiting. The cart displays various food images and signs including

$75

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Book a custom Tour

Curate your version of a tour with a short survey of sights you would like to see.

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