Tour Info
Duration: 3 Hours
Tour Includes: 5 tastings! Professional tour guide and enough food for lunch!
Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian friendly; Vegan & Gluten-free currently unavailable on this tour.
Walking Distance: 1 mile / 1.6km. This is one of our shortest walking tours but it packs a punch – great sightseeing, history and tons of food!
Tour meeting point: gold Tiffany’s clock in front of Eataly, located at 200 5th Avenue, New York, NY.
Tour Capacity: 4 people minimum / 14 people maximum
Tour Reviews (text at bottom of page):
From Eataly to one of NYC’s best bagels, we visit 5 fabulous spots for food! Plus amazing stories, architecture and more food along the way!
This holiday season, step off the beaten path and dive deep into the heart of New York City with our NoMad & Flatiron Food and Architecture Tour. Perfect for food lovers, history enthusiasts, and those passionate about sustainability, this tour offers a unique blend of delicious cuisine, captivating history, and community engagement. Whether you’re visiting NYC for the first time or looking to experience the city from a local’s perspective, this is the ultimate holiday experience for those who crave more than just the typical tourist spots.
Why Choose This Tour?
– Uncover Hidden Gems in Flatiron, Union Square & NoMad: Experience three of NYC’s most dynamic neighborhoods with our expert local guides. From the iconic Flatiron Building to the vibrant NoMad district, you’ll explore the fascinating blend of history and modernity that makes these areas truly unique. Skip the crowds and enjoy a more intimate experience by booking directly through our website.
– Relax in Madison Square Park: Enjoy a peaceful break in Madison Square Park, a green oasis in the heart of the city. Learn how this beautiful space contributes to NYC’s environmental sustainability and community well-being, all while savoring some of the city’s best culinary delights.
– Shop Local at Union Square Greenmarket: Experience the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket, where local farmers and artisans bring their best seasonal produce to one of NYC’s most iconic markets. During the holiday season, Union Square is transformed into a festive wonderland. You’ll also learn about our Social Impact Partner, the LES Ecology Center, and how their work in urban composting and sustainability is helping New York stay green. By booking with Like A Local Tours, you’re supporting community-driven initiatives that promote sustainability year-round.
– Discover NoMad’s Rich History: Explore the NoMad neighborhood, once the playground of New York’s Gilded Age elite, now home to stylish boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and cultural landmarks. Our guides will take you on a journey through NoMad’s transformation from historic luxury to cutting-edge urban culture, making this tour the perfect combination of past and present—especially magical during the holiday season.
Culinary Highlights
- Eataly: Indulge in Roman-style pizza made with sustainable, top-quality ingredients. Taste the difference that comes from responsible farming and artisanal preparation.
- Zucker’s Bagels: Enjoy a modern twist on the classic New York Reuben sandwich, a perfect example of the city’s evolving culinary scene.
- Honeybrains: Recharge with a health-focused grain bowl at Honeybrains, where every ingredient is chosen for its wellness benefits.
- Bread’s Bakery: Treat yourself to award-winning Chocolate Rugelach, a delicious nod to New York’s rich cultural tapestry.
- Devoción Coffee: Warm up with a cup of direct-trade coffee at Devoción, where every sip supports sustainable practices and fair trade, offering a taste of the world’s best beans—ideal for those chilly NYC winter mornings.
Book Direct for the Best Experience
Why go through a middleman when you can book directly with us at Like A Local Tours? By booking through our website, you’re guaranteed the best price and a personalized experience that larger platforms can’t offer. Plus, you’ll be supporting a local business that’s passionate about showing you the real New York.
Join Us on This New York City Adventure
Ready to explore NYC like a local? This tour is perfect for those who want to discover the city’s hidden gems, enjoy amazing food, and learn about its rich history—all while supporting sustainable and community-focused initiatives. Don’t miss out—book your spot today directly on our website for an unforgettable New York experience!
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The LES Ecology Center (Ecology Center) has pioneered community-based models in urban sustainability since 1987. They provide unique e-waste and composting services, environmental stewardship opportunities, and educational programming to all New Yorkers & visitors who want to learn about environmental issues and take responsibility for creating solutions through action.
Enjoy a talk from the composting team at the Union Square Greenmarket & learn about urban composting & sustainability!
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On your tour you will hear the term “social impact”, but what does that really mean? For us, social impact is making sure that we have a positive impact on the communities we live and work in, as well as the amazing places we explore with our tours. We believe that truly experiencing a place “like a local” means having meaningful engagement that supports local, community-based organizations and learning about their causes and the people making them happen. Just as we carefully select the places you’ll visit and the food you’ll try, we have also carefully selected our social impact partners to showcase the amazing work being done in our communities. Your patronage on our tours is a small act to help these initiatives flourish. We want to help our visitors explore NYC on an authentic level and make sure that we are all having a positive impact while doing it.
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Plans sometimes change. We get it; it happens to us too. So we’re happy to provide a hassle-free, 100% refund if you give us 24 hours’ notice.
Inside of 24 hours, we’ve already started preparing for your visit, and can’t easily fill your slot, so we sadly can’t provide you a refund in that case. -
We get it, some of us are details people and some of us are just along for the samples. We’ve got you covered either way on tour, but this tab is for our detail oriented planners. You’ll also receive this information in your confirmation email:
Meeting point: 200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
Ending point: 18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003