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Celebrating Team Spirit: 2024 Team Building Outings Wrap-up

What an incredible journey it’s been this year! We’re excited to reflect on the amazing moments and milestones from our corporate outings in 2024. We’ve had the privilege of hosting over 50 companies on tour this year, welcoming businesses from all walks of life for enriching team-building experiences. Last year, we hosted 31—what a leap…

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December 18, 2024

Holiday Extravaganza Sale: The Best NYC Tour Deals of the Year!

Holiday Extravaganza Sale: The Best NYC Tour Deals of the Year! The holidays are right around the corner, and we’ve got the ultimate way to treat yourself, your friends, family, or even that friendly barista you’ve been chatting with over your PSL this season. Get ready for our Holiday Extravaganza Sale, where you can save…

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November 27, 2024

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Turning Corporate Meetings and Events in NYC into Unforgettable Journeys with Like A Local Tours

When it comes to corporate meetings and incentive programs, gone are the days of stiff, formal gatherings where the highlight might have been a nice pen or a plush hotel stay. Today, it’s all about immersive experiences that leave a lasting impression, and statistics are pointing us in the right direction. Activities are key for…

A Toast to Teamwork: Fostering Connections with Year-End Festivities

As the year winds down and holiday spirits light up the atmosphere, it’s the perfect time for companies to reflect on the importance of workplace camaraderie and the celebration of collective achievements. With the backdrop of an alarming global loneliness epidemic, where over 300 million people face friendlessness and many cannot rely on a close…

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December 13, 2023

Elevate Corporate Morale with the Magic of a Catered Dessert Table

In the world of business, there’s no denying the importance of a motivated workforce and the role of workplace culture in ensuring it. And while many tools and tactics have been employed to achieve this, here’s a delectable way to enhance morale and workplace culture: a catered dessert table! A Confectionary Twist to Workplace Culture…

A Perfect NYC Company Outing: Chelsea Market and High Line Food & Architecture Adventure

In the bustling heart of New York City, there’s a not-so-hidden gem that combines the best of culinary delights and architectural wonders – Chelsea Market and the High Line. When it comes to planning a company outing, the options are endless, but few experiences rival the unique blend of gastronomy and history offered by this…

The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility

When Like A Local Tours first introduced a new initiative to create a variety of social impact experiences that connect with the local community, our tours  transformed from being a mere sightseeing venture to an unforgettable, immersive experience. We wanted our tours to be an opportunity to participate in an exchange of positive impact where…

Creative Team Building Ideas in NYC

Whether you want to bring together a group of friends, family or employees, New York City is full of activities that encourage team bonding. When we plan an outing for a company, we first focus on what the group might be interested in. And to do that, we look at 4 buckets: Culinary History Art…

Why you should book a food tour instead of a holiday party this year!

The holiday season offers the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for your hard-working team. Instead of the usual holiday party, consider treating your employees to a memorable experience with a corporate food tour in New York City. Like A Local Tours specializes in crafting customized adventures that not only delight the palate but also foster…

Things to do on Governors Island

This historic island has been a popular location for picnics, military training and even concerts. Though it was originally part of the city’s defensive plans, Governor’s Island is now home to a unique mix of recreational activities and historical sites. Located in New York Harbor between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, this small island—just…

Get to Know the Guides!

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!

The Benefits of Meaningful Community Engagement

Love exploring and want to do something meaningful while you do it? Our Social Impact Tours are a new way to explore a city, gain deeper understanding of the community around you and make a difference by volunteering. We offer Social Impact Tours that connect people from around the world to the stories, challenges and…

Social Impact Experiences are More Impactful Corporate Volunteer Activities

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…

Virtual tours are still going strong!

We miss our in person walking tours but our virtual tours are so much fun! Our private virtual tours are perfect for company teambuilding, birthdays or just a reason to safely get your friends and family together! Especially during this time when people are hungry for travel. It’s the next best thing. We currently have seven highly entertaining and informative virtual tours: Fifth Avenue History & Hidden Secrets Flatiron District History & Architecture Greenwich Village History & Hidden Secrets High Line & Hudson Yards Immigrant New York: History of the Lower East Side, Chinatown & Little Italy LGBTQ Pride Pub Crawl Origins of NYC Contact us with your preferred tour or we can get creative and pull something together from scratch! Our tours are happy hour friendly and we can add trivia questions and other interactive features!