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New York City at Christmas is a magical experience, with every corner twinkling with festive lights and brimming with holiday spirit. From cozy markets to waterfront wonders, there’s something for everyone. We love to see our favorite spots on our tours all dressed up for the Holidays and hope you will too! Chelsea Market: A…

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the challenge of planning the perfect company celebration. While traditional dinners and office parties have their charm, they can often feel routine and predictable. This year, why not spice things up with a delicious immersive food tour instead? Here’s why our unique experiences aren’t just…

There’s something about the holidays that makes baking feel even more special—whether it’s the smells filling the house or the joy of sharing a homemade treat with loved ones. Every Thanksgiving, my family looks forward to my signature cookie recipe. It’s become a beloved tradition, and I’m excited to share it with you today! In…

  Is there a better way to get into the holiday spirit than grabbing a hot cup of cocoa and strolling through some of the best NYC Christmas Markets? Booths with local crafts, savory treats, and hot specialty drinks are the most authentic environment to have a merry time and ‘wrap’ 🥁 up your gift…

Get ready, dessert lovers, because we’ve got a sweet surprise in store for you! We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Lady Wong’s Pandan Cakes at Urban Hawker to our Hell’s Kitchen & Midtown Dessert Tour! Trust us, this isn’t your average cupcake stop – it’s a flavor explosion that’ll transport your taste buds straight to the…

New York City is a place brimming with surprises. From quirky historical tidbits to little-known cultural trivia, the city offers endless fascinating stories. Whether you’re a seasoned New Yorker or a first-time visitor, these fun and interesting facts about NYC will surely pique your curiosity. And guess what? Many of these facts can be experienced…

As February unfolds its wintry embrace, New York City dons another coat, one woven with the threads of history, culture, and resilience. In honor of Black History Month, let’s embark on a fascinating journey through the diverse neighborhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn, where echoes of the past intertwine with the vibrancy of the present. Harlem:…

As we joyously step into 2024, it’s not just the start of a new year we’re celebrating at Like A Local, but a remarkable milestone that feels like a dream — our 10th anniversary! 🎉 A heartfelt Happy New Year and a big virtual high-five to each one of you who has been a part…

PRESS RELEASE Like A Local Tours Acquires Sugartooth Tours, Expanding Their Presence in the New York City Tourism Industry Showing guests the sweeter side of NYC! NEW YORK, NY / MAY 17, 2023: Like A Local Tours, a leading food tour company, announced today that it has acquired Sugartooth Tours, a popular dessert tour company…

We have been running our very popular Chelsea Market, High Line & Hudson Yards Food & History Tour for about six years now, and we FINALLY had a photographer take the tour to get updated photos. WOW! We were blown away by the shots she captured!   Here’s what chatGPT had to say about why…

We are very excited to partner with the Lower East Side Ecology Center at the Union Square Greenmarket during our Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour! The Lower East Side Ecology Center (LESEC) has a regular stall at the Union Square Greenmarket in NYC, where they offer a variety of environmentally-friendly services and products to…

Greenwich Village, also known simply as “the Village,” is a vibrant neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City. With its winding streets, tree-lined sidewalks, and charming brownstones, Greenwich Village is a favorite among both locals and tourists alike. But there’s much more to this neighborhood than its picturesque streets. In this blog post, we’ll explore…

Honeybrains was founded by two brothers, Dr. Alon Seifan, a neurologist, and his brother, Tomer Seifan, who has a background in hospitality. The idea behind Honeybrains is to create a restaurant that serves food that not only tastes great but also has health benefits. The menu is designed to provide customers with nutritious and delicious…

Chelsea Market is a very popular mixed use development that opened in 1997. It is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The Chelsea Market complex fills an entire city block bounded by Ninth and Tenth Avenues and 15th and 16th Streets, with a connecting bridge over Tenth Avenue to the…

We are honored to have been able to host Graham Erbacher, writer for Travel + Luxury: The Weekend Australian on our Williamsburg Bites: A Brooklyn Foodie Adventure Food Tour while he was visiting NYC this summer. Graham was a pleasure to have on tour and had some wonderful things to say about his time in…

Williamsburg is a neighborhood of 200,000 inhabitants. A mecca for young creatives for over two decades. Interestingly, the hip Williamsburg scene plays out against a backdrop of old industrial buildings and a long-standing residential community of Hasidism. Williamsburg used to be populated primarily by artists and immigrants, but is now mostly gentrified with spillover from Manhattan. It remains an influential hub for fashion, music, art, food and nightlife. During its earliest days, Williamsburg was known as Bushwick or Bushwick Shore. Local farmers would gather near what is present day Grand Street to market their produce. Eventually a developer named Jonathan Williams acquired land along what is now Metropolitan Avenue, and in 1802 renamed that area Williamsburgh in honor of himself.   During the last twenty years, Williamsburg has become home to a new set of “immigrants.” First, artists moved in…

Autumn in New York City is a sight to behold. As the leaves turn their brilliant colors, the city transforms into a cultural cacophony of sights, smells and sounds. You’ll find everything from breathtaking walks through Central Park to intimate dinners with friends at some of New York’s best restaurants. Below are our favorite ways…

This September, there’s no shortage of things to do in Brooklyn. From outdoor markets and festivals, to special performances and tours, there’s something for everyone. Start off the month with a stroll through Boerum Hill’s favorite summer hangout spots or head over to Brooklyn Bridge Park for some fun for the whole family! Labor Day…

Our guides at Like A Local Tours are more than just walking encyclopedias. They are part entertainer, part concierge, part stand-up comic, part friend, and whatever else you might need on tour!  Our tour guides bring destinations to life through the art of storytelling and leave lasting impressions with top-notch customer service. We asked a few of our guides some of the biggest questions they are asked on tour. We love how unique each of their answers are! Part of what sets our guides apart here at Like A Local is their individual personality and their own perspectives they bring to the tours they give. Take a chance to get to know a bit more about some of the shining faces you’ll see while out on tour!

Immigrant New York Food Tour: Lower East Side New Time Available! With so many different foods, cultures and neighborhoods in New York City, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we created the New Immigrant New York Food Tour! You’ll get to sample the best food that immigrants brought here over…

The new generation of employees craves more than just their standard corporate job. Employees want experiences like team building activities with local non-profits or community organizations. We often think of “team building” as activities to bring co-workers together in a non-work context, like a sales incentive trip or a scavenger hunt. And while these excursions…

Local Businesses Keep Communities Strong The backbone of a community are the local businesses. They are the people who live in the community, pay taxes to the community, and keep things running smoothly. Local businesses also play an important role in keeping your neighborhood safe by providing jobs to local citizens and helping to prevent…

After a year of quarantine, we’re very excited to relaunch our famous Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour starting in June! The tour begins underneath the gold Tiffany clock at 200 5th Ave, just across from the historic Madison Square Park. From there, the first stop is just through the doors of Eataly, a sprawling…

The Pomerantz family tree is a timeline of pioneering New York City entrepreneurial efforts. Rosilyn Marilyn Zucker Pomerantz and her husband, Murray, owned a clothing store on Rivington St. in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, a neighborhood known for its historically Jewish population, and, of course, the great offerings of Jewish cuisine including Russ’…

It’s no secret that small businesses everywhere are facing tough times, but given the fact that NYC has been on lockdown since March 16, we are especially hard hit. Here are some of our favorite ways to support small businesses: NYC & Company continues to highlight member businesses through three separate digital marketing initiatives: Virtual…

Red Hook has truly become a neighborhood worth checking out if you haven’t explored it yet. There are several exciting makers in Red Hook creating fantastic goods like chocolate, spirits, wine and more. There are also several restaurants worth a visit like Steve’s Key Lime Pie, Hometown BBQ, and Brooklyn Crab. THINGS TO DO IN…

With all of the Eagles and Patriots fans in NYC, this Super Bowl is sure to be intense! Here are our picks for where to watch in NYC. Definitely make reservations if available, or go early to get your seats!

Sign the Petition for Albany Leaders to Enact Move NY! The region’s transportation network is in full-blown crisis. New Yorkers are experiencing record levels of subway delays, dangerously overcrowded platforms and cars, and worst-ever traffic jams that are slowing our buses to a crawl, causing riders to flee by the thousands. Luckily, Governor Cuomo has embraced congestion…

Don’t let the cold deter you! NYC still has lots of great activities to offer. Here’s what’s on our to do list: Museums Our favorite exhibits going on this winter are: Laura Owens at the Whitney Brooklyn Museum has Francisco Goya, Sergei Eisenstein, Robert Longo and Judy Chicago’s incredible “The Dinner Party” The Met: David…

Birds of a Feather WILLIAMSBURG BROOKLYN $$ Birds of a Feather, 鸳鸯 in Chinese, is a Chinese restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is the brainchild of Yiming and Xian, the Michelin-starred duo behind Cafe China. They hav spent countless hours ruminating on the details of everything that meets the eye and behind the scenes in…