BQE Tours: The Brooklyn Queens Experience

06/03/2017

Want the scoop on the Queens International Night Market? Then read this guide from BQE Tours co-founder, John Garay!
http://queens.about.com/od/eatingout/fl/The-Queens-International-Night-Market-The-Complete-Guide.htm

From Burmese to Trinidadian, this annual evening market displays the global cuisines of Queens.

11/10/2016

Visiting NYC? Check out these 6 cool boutique hotels in Queens:
http://qns.com/story/2016/08/05/6-cool-hotels-in-queens/ QNS Queens, New York Boro Hotel Z Hotel NY Paper Factory Hotel The Local NYC NYC: The Official Guide Nesva Hotel New York City Vista/Long Island City Hotel Vetiver New York

26/09/2016

Get ready to add on to your NYC bucket list, with these "15 Ultimate Things to Do in Queens":
http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/new-york/new-york-city/experiences/news/photos/15-ultimate-things-to-do-in-queens Fodor's Queens, New York The Noguchi Museum Welling Court Mural Project Ad Hoc Art US Open Tennis Championships United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) Astoria Park Alliance New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Gantry Plaza State Park Hunters Point South Waterfront Park Rockaway Brewing Co. Neirs Tavern The Astor Room Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden Citi Field NY Mets Louis Armstrong House Museum Flushing Meadows - Corona Park MoMA PS1 M. Wells Dinette Queens International Night Market LIC Flea Riis Park Beach Bazaar Socrates Sculpture Park

The largest and most diverse NYC borough offers up a unique flavor for trailblazing travelers

19/07/2016

Visiting -- or living in -- Queens? Then make the most of your summer there at these 6 great waterfront restaurants in Queens: http://qns.com/story/2016/07/18/6-great-waterfront-restaurants-in-queens/ (Queens, New YorkQNS Kennedy's Restaurant The Bayhouse Thai Rock Anable BasinVetro by Russo's on the Bay Blend On The Water )

Island living has its perks, and while we might sometimes forget about the waterways all around us – from river to ocean to sound – the sweltering...

17/07/2016

Look out for the BQE Tours recommendation for "off-the-beaten path walking tours through Brooklyn in Queens" in the brand-new New York City guidebook from Insight Guides, on shelves now! ow.ly/DUVn302jpaX Insight Guides

16/07/2016

There are lots of reasons to celebrate Queens -- the NY Daily News published BQE Tours co-founder John Garay's musings on one of them: the borough's glorious weirdness! Check it out here: http://www.nydailynews.com/services/queens-week/queens-keepin-weird-article-1.2621616 (Queens, New York New York Daily News)

Queens is quite a thing to behold that in many ways remains a riddle to even lifelong residents.

08/07/2016

Hey Queens parents! Looking for some fun for your kids AND for you, too? Check out these 7 fun things you need to do with your kids in Queens this summer, as compiled by BQE Tours co-founder, Elissa Garay:
http://qns.com/story/2016/07/05/7-awesome-things-to-do-with-your-kids-in-queens-this-summer/

Families that play together, stay together! Luckily, there’s no shortage of great opportunities to get outdoors with your clan this summer for some family-friendly activities right here in Queens. So grab your kiddies and make way for these seven fun- (and sun-!) filled things to do that the whole f...

17/06/2016

Ride the wave to Rock-rock, Rockaway Beach this summer! BQE Tours co-founder Elissa Garay has put together this NYC beach guide for 5 things you just can't miss in the Rockaways, from surf lessons to whale-watching, and plenty more in between: http://qns.com/story/2016/06/17/nyc-beach-guide-5-things-you-cant-miss-in-the-rockaways-this-summer/

(QNS Queens, New York NYC: The Official Guide Locals Surf School New York Surf School Skudin Surf Rockaway Beach Surf Club Tacoway Beach Riis Park Beach Bazaar RIIS BEACH/PARK Whit's End Gotham Whale American Princess Cruises Rockaway Jet Ski A-Team Paddleboarding Edgemere Farm The Rockaway Youth Task Force Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger (BSCAH)

Who needs the tropics when you’ve got “Rockapulco” right in your own backyard?! That’s right, New Yorkers – you needn’t leave the city limits to step out of the concrete jungle and onto sandy shores, with the rise of the Rockaways beckoning for some seaside fun-in-the-sun. Whether you hitch a ride t...

25/05/2016

It's time to take your tippling outdoors, New Yorkers! Check out these "10 Best Outdoor Bars in Queens" on QNS.com, as written up by BQE Tours co-founder Elissa Garay. The research for this one was tough (*hiccup)!

http://qns.com/story/2016/05/17/enjoy-the-sunshine-at-10-best-outdoor-bars-in-queens/

(QNS Queens, New York Long Island City Partnership Nowadays Anable Basin Sailing Riis Park Beach Bazaar Z Hotel NY Z Roof - Rooftop Bar at Z Hotel NY Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden Bungalow Bar Rockaway Brewing Co. Penthouse808 Asian Bistro & Lounge The Ravel Hotel Bourbon Street Queens Studio Square)

From sun-drenched bars perched along the East River waterfront or Rockaway beaches, to sprawling backyard beer gardens and sky-high rooftop lounges, Queens doesn’t skimp on its standout selection of outdoor bars offering fun in the sun (or under the stars), where the views, booze and breeze are sure...

12/05/2016

BQE Tours is proud to be a featured tour partner for the Travel + Social Good Summit, being held at the United Nations today and tomorrow. We look forward to showing a dozen summit attendees around Long Island City, Queens, today, and to showcasing BQE Tours' mission of bringing tourism dollars and awareness into less traditionally visited pockets of NYC, where we highlight some of the incredible local artists, makers, and mom-and-pops that give the neighborhoods their wonderfully unique character!

http://www.travelsocialgood.org/tsg-global-summit-spotlights-nyc-as-a-capital-of-sustainable-travel/ (Travel+SocialGood Travel+SocialGood NYC Queens, New York Long Island City Partnership Rockaway Brewing Co. Manducatis Rustica John Brown Smokehouse Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs Z Hotel Rooftop Z Hotel NY NYC: The Official Guide)

TSG Global Summit spotlights NYC as a capital of sustainable travel On May 12, 150 visionaries at the nexus of travel, technology and social enterprise will gather in New York City for the 2016 Tra…

15/04/2016

We just got our 50th 5-star review on TripAdvisor, and are proud to be ranked number 8 out of 57 tour providers here in Brooklyn after our first year in business!

Many thanks to all of our happy customers who took the time to leave their feedback and to help spread the word on the unique Brooklyn/Queens outings designed by BQE Tours: the Brooklyn Queens Experience. Please do check out some of the reviews here, then do come on out and see what all the rave reviews are all about!!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60827-d7805490-Reviews-BQE_Tours_The_Brooklyn_Queens_Experience-Brooklyn_New_York.html (Explore Brooklyn Queens, New York)

Ranked #180 of 501 attractions in Brooklyn. Been here too? Add it to your map!

09/04/2016

We're Turning One! A Huge Thank You from BQE Tours!

We're celebrating our one-year anniversary here at BQE Tours: the Brooklyn Queens Experience (www.bqetours.com), and want to THANK YOU for helping to make our new business of culturally immersive, off-the-beaten-path urban adventures here in Brooklyn and Queens possible!

As a special thank you for your support, we would like to offer you a special 15% OFF discount code on any of our scheduled tours: BQE1YS. We hope to see you some time for a Brooklyn/Queens "experience" to remember in 2016 . . . or beyond!

(NYC: The Official Guide Queens, New York Explore Brooklyn Guides Association Of New York City DUMBO, Brooklyn Long Island City Partnership)

Brooklyn tours and Queens tours are the best way to discover the sights and culture of NYC’s fascinating boroughs. BQE Tours showcases the cultural and

12/03/2016

For dramatic theater, both inside & out, check out DUMBO, Brooklyn's stunning new location for St. Ann's Warehouse . Photo credit: M. Mochizuki at Fashion-Headline

10/03/2016

Meet the coolest dudes in town--check out part of the dream team behind Brooklyn's Thea Grant (BAZZdeGRANT) designs in DUMBO, Brooklyn! Photo credit: M.Mochizuki with Fashion-Headline

09/03/2016

Step into the studios of talented artists like Kevin Kelly on our weekly DUMBO tours. This guy knows his dodecahedrons, inside and out! DUMBO, Brooklyn Explore Brooklyn Photo credit: M. Mochizuki/Fashion-Headline

09/03/2016

BQE Tours co-founder John Garay hamming it up with other great Guides Association Of New York City guides at the Guides Association of NYC 2016 Apple Awards Ceremony on Monday. Congrats to all of this year's winners!

09/03/2016

There's so much innovation and creative entrepreneurship going on at LIC's historic Falchi building -- if you haven't been by lately, do swing by to check it out (or better yet, sign up for one our private Queens tours to discover Falchi & much more!). You definitely won't want to miss the Astoria Distilling Company's new tasting room there. We had a blast at Falchi yesterday evening-- here are some scene's from last night's hopping event! Queens, New York Long Island City Partnership

09/03/2016

Japanese style mag Fashion-Headline features BQE Tours in DUMBO, Brooklyn in its "raw NYC" photo report. Photojournalist Michika Mochizuki visited with us as part of Conrad New York Hotel's program: ow.ly/Zgvqe. Look, too, for pics from tour stops with two of our fabulous DUMBO partners: the family team behind Thea Grant (BAZZdeGRANT) and talented sculpture artist Kevin Kelly.

ファッショントレンドニュース|FASHION HEADLINEの記事、知的好奇心を満たすリッチな体験。「生」のN.Y.に触れる旅へ出かけよう！ 18枚目の写真・画像です。

09/03/2016

Queens World Film Festival runs 3/15-3/20; see some 100 films at the Museum of the Moving Image & more Queens, New York screening venues: ow.ly/ZgoOF

2016 Edition

05/03/2016

A sunny Sunday is coming up tomorrow. Get out & explore new pockets of NYC on our Long Island City: Queens Cool Uncovered tour ow.ly/Z6QzK -- as recommended in yesterday's New York Times! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/04/arts/spare-times-for-march-4-10.html?_r=0

26/02/2016

Oscars shmoscars: Museum of the Moving Image's Cinema Tropical Latin American film fest runs all weekend long ow.ly/YMYvX

25/02/2016

Long Island City's iconic Pepsi sign is up for landmark status! http://gothamist.com/2016/02/24/queens_pepsi-cola_sign_landmark.php. Check it out firsthand on our Sunday tours of Long Island City (http://www.bqetours.com/tours/long-island-city-tours/)! (Gothamist Queens, New York Long Island City Partnership)

A final vote is expected by December.

08/02/2016

We're psyched for Queens' first-ever marathon in 2016! Mark your calendars: the event will be held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on April 30.

04/02/2016

Amy Schumer, the rising comedian and actor with her own Comedy Central show, paid a visit to Astoria on Feb. 2 to film scenes for “Inside Amy Schumer.”

04/02/2016

Yes!! We LOVE the newly announced plans for the Brooklyn Queens Connector, a streetcar that will serve to connect Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods along the waterfront. Can't wait till 2024 (!) to get onboard? No problem: Just hop on the BQE . . . BQE Tours that is, the Brooklyn Queens Experience (www.BQEtours.com). We'll connect the dots and show you the very best of both of our boroughs on our weekly outings happening all year round!
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/04/nyregion/mayor-de-blasio-to-propose-streetcar-line-linking-brooklyn-and-queens.html?_r=0 (Queens, New York Explore Brooklyn)

The proposal, which Mr. de Blasio plans to present in his State of the City speech, calls for a 16-mile rail line that can flow with automobile...

03/02/2016

Who doesn't love this iconic shot of the Empire State Building framed by the Manhattan Bridge?! Come snap one for yourself on our DUMBO, Brooklyn, tour! http://www.bqetours.com/tours/dumbo-tours/ (Photo credit: NL Reed Photography)

28/01/2016

Valentine's Day is around the bend. Make your sweetheart swoon with some unique made-in-Brooklyn bling from the awesome husband-and-wife team behind Thea Grant designs: www.theagrant.com. Better yet, have a chance to meet this creative duo in person and shop in their workspace on one of our weekly DUMBO tours! www.bqetours.com/tours/dumbo-tours Thea Grant (BAZZdeGRANT)

27/01/2016

On our radar: New Bklyn House hotel brings chic digs to Bushwick: bklynhousehotel.com Eleven Six Public Relations Bklyn House

27/01/2016

The street art scene in Long Island City, Queens, is flourishing. Discover "Queens Cool" on a Sunday afternoon LIC Tour with BQE Tours: ow.ly/XyePc Queens, New York NYC: The Official Guide Long Island City Partnership (Photo Credit: John Garay/BQE Tours)

26/01/2016

It's official: Queens Night Market returns to Flushing Meadows park in April ow.ly/Xy6i7 Queens International Night Market Time Out New York

Carne de Porco a Portugesa A photo posted by Queens Night Market () on Aug 9, 2015 at 8:15am PDT...