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New York, NY – March 20, 2025 – Like A Local Tours, a premier food tour company founded in New York City, is thrilled to announce its nomination for the prestigious USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Food Tour in the nation. This nomination is a testament to our commitment to celebrating the rich…

February may be the shortest month of the year, but we packed in plenty of exciting corporate outings across NYC! From historical deep dives to culinary adventures, our corporate guests explored the city in fun, interactive ways. If you’re searching for the perfect corporate team-building activity, take inspiration from these exciting February experiences with Like…

At Janie’s Life-Changing Bakeshop, every cookie tells a story of resilience, empowerment, and second chances. Founder Janie Deegan turned her passion for baking into a thriving business after overcoming addiction and homelessness. Today, she’s using her success to lift others up. Photo Credit: CNBC From Self-Care to Success Janie started baking as a form of self-care during recovery, selling pies and cakes at small markets. When a friend challenged her to turn the best part of a pie—the crust—into a cookie, she got to work. The result? The Pie Crust Cookie, a buttery, flaky treat that quickly became a sensation. Her big break came when she won a Stacy’s Pita Chips scholarship, allowing her to refine her craft. She then joined Columbia University’s Harlem Local Vendor Program (HLVP), which helped her scale her business and land her cookies in Columbia…

This month, ten content creators joined us for a delicious and exciting Networking & Content Tour through Industry City in Brooklyn. The creators didn’t know each other beforehand, but after just 3 hours together, there were already plans being made for meetup #2! They came from different niches, and were varying in account size, but…

As the new year kicked off, we had the pleasure of hosting a variety of corporate groups on engaging, locally curated tours across New York City. Whether it was exploring world-famous landmarks, indulging in delicious bites, or soaking in the city’s vibrant history, our corporate outings in January provided unforgettable team-building experiences. If you’re looking…

As we embark on an exciting journey to share the impact of our local tours, we are thrilled to present our very first Social Impact Report. At Like a Local Tours, our mission extends beyond just showcasing the vibrant sights and sounds of New York City; it’s about fostering a deeper connection between our guests…

Customized Corporate Outing for an NYC DMC At Like a Local Tours, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, tailored experiences for corporate clients and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Our recent collaboration with a NYC based DMC serves as a compelling example of our capabilities in creating unforgettable outings. Client Overview The DMC approached us to…

If you’re a pizza lover, there’s no better way to indulge your passion than hitting the streets of New York City on a guided pizza tour. Recently, we organized an exciting adventure through the vibrant Lower East Side, where our group indulged in some of the best pies in the city. With each stop, our…

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with North Brooklyn Angels, a volunteer-powered nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges faced by residents of North Brooklyn. As the community continues to evolve, North Brooklyn Angels works tirelessly to alleviate hunger, poverty, homelessness, and housing instability by organizing direct-action initiatives that make a tangible difference…

As we step into 2025, we can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had in 2024 at Like a Local Tours. This year marked our 10th anniversary—an exhilarating milestone that we celebrated all year long. Thanks to our loyal customers, enthusiastic new guests, and our phenomenal team of tour guides, 2024 was a…

1. Escape the Cold Over two-thirds of this tour takes place indoors, making it an ideal winter activity. The first hour is spent inside the iconic Chelsea Market, where the heat is always cranked up, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. You’ll explore its vibrant shops and food stalls, sampling culinary delights as you go….

Location: 10 Morton St, New York, NY 10014 Like a Local is excited to roll out the welcome mat for its newest partner, COPS Doughnuts! This Canadian doughnut shop founded in 2018 has landed in the West Village in Manhattan. COPS aims to create edible art, crafting their offerings in collaboration with a food scientist…