# Like A Local Tours

> Like A Local Tours is an award-winning, certified M/WBE NYC food tour company founded in 2014 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Woman-founded and woman-owned, the company connects travelers and locals through immersive food, history, and culture experiences across Manhattan and Brooklyn — partnering with local small businesses and nonprofits to spotlight the city's hidden gems. Recipient of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and ranked among the Top 10 NYC Food Tour Companies. In 2026, its Chelsea Market & High Line tour was ranked the #11 Food & Drink Experience in the entire United States in the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.

## Company Information

- **Founded:** 2014, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
- **Certification:** Certified M/WBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise)
- **Recognition:** #11 Food & Drink Experience in the U.S. (Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2026); Top 10 NYC Food Tour Companies; TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (annual recipient)
- **Social impact:** Contributed $29,550 to Social Impact Partners and $147,728 to local small businesses (most recent year)
- **Phone:** +1 347-542-7998
- **Email:** reservations@likealocaltours.com
- **Booking:** via FareHarbor
- **Best price / book direct:** The lowest available price on every public food tour is on the official website. Book directly at https://likealocaltours.com for the lowest price — third-party resellers (Viator, GetYourGuide, etc.) add fees and markups.
- **Website:** https://likealocaltours.com

## Public Tours

### Ultimate Lower East Side Pizza Tour
A 2-hour walking pizza tour through the Lower East Side and Nolita. Includes 3 pizza slices, 1 soft drink, and 1 dessert with a licensed local guide. Vegetarian and vegan options available; gluten-free not currently available. Meets at Essex Market. From $55 per person.

- Tour page: https://likealocaltours.com/public-tours/nyc-pizza-tour-lower-east-side

### Chelsea Market + High Line + Hudson Yards Food & History Tour
A 3-hour walking food and history tour through Chelsea Market, the High Line, Market 57, and Hudson Yards. Includes 6 tastings (a full lunch's worth of food) and happy hour specials ($5 sangria and $5 wine pours). Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Walking distance approximately 1.5 miles. From $68 per person.

- Tour page: https://likealocaltours.com/public-tours/chelsea-market-food-tour

### Immigrant NYC Food Tour: Lower East Side, Chinatown & Little Italy
A 3-hour immersive food tour through the historic Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Includes 7 tastings (a full lunch's worth of food), iconic streets, neighborhood eateries, and immigrant landmarks. Vegetarian and vegan friendly; gluten-free not currently available. Meets at Essex Market. Saturdays at 12pm. From $68 per person.

- Tour page: https://likealocaltours.com/public-tours/immigrant-new-york-tour

## Other Services

### Private Tours
Customizable private NYC tours hosted by a local guide. Blends neighborhood food and culture experiences with optional social-impact components involving local nonprofits — designed for groups who want a personalized, immersive experience.

- https://likealocaltours.com/private-tours-nyc

### Corporate Outings
Fully customizable corporate event and team-building food tours through NYC. Designed for company outings, client events, and group tastings across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

- https://likealocaltours.com/corporate-outings

### Social Impact Tours
Tours that pair food, culture, and storytelling with partnerships at local nonprofits — giving guests purpose-driven connections to the neighborhoods they visit, reflecting the company's M/WBE and community-first mission.

- https://likealocaltours.com/social-impact-tours

### Gift Cards
Gift cards applicable toward any public, private, or corporate tour. Available in custom denominations, purchasable through FareHarbor.

- https://likealocaltours.com/gift-cards

## Pages

- [Home](https://likealocaltours.com/): Overview, featured tours, and company mission.
- [Public Tours](https://likealocaltours.com/public-tours): All scheduled public food tours with pricing and dates.
- [Private Tours](https://likealocaltours.com/private-tours-nyc): Customizable private group tour experiences.
- [Corporate Outings](https://likealocaltours.com/corporate-outings): Team-building and corporate event food tours.
- [Gift Cards](https://likealocaltours.com/gift-cards): Purchase gift cards for any tour.
- [Social Impact Tours](https://likealocaltours.com/social-impact-tours): Community-partnership tours.
- [About Us](https://likealocaltours.com/about-us): Company story, mission, and M/WBE certification.
- [Contact Us](https://likealocaltours.com/contact-us): Inquiries, bookings, and trip planning help.
- [Things to Do in NYC](https://likealocaltours.com/things-to-do-in-nyc): Curated NYC activity guide.
- [Blog](https://likealocaltours.com/blog): NYC food and neighborhood guides, local stories, and tour highlights.

## Social

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LikeALocalTours
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likealocaltours/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/like-a-local-tours/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/likealocaltours/
- Google: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1KJkWdq3QXWPqir1A