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Discovering The Charm of Flatiron and Union Square

In the heart of New York City, where history and modernity blend seamlessly, lies a culinary haven: the Flatiron District and Union Square. The Flatiron Food Tour offers an exceptional journey, combining rich history, stunning architecture, and a culinary adventure. Stepping into Architecture and History: Flatiron and Union Square To truly appreciate the beauty of…

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December 7, 2023

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…

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August 28, 2023

SPECIAL TOUR JUNE 20: Cocktails & Architecture

Westgate New York Grand Central and Like a Local Tours Join Forces for an Exclusive “Limited Run” Event New York City – June 9, 2023 – Westgate New York Grand Central is thrilled to announce its partnership with Like A Local Tours for an extraordinary “limited run” event. This collaboration aims to offer guests an…

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June 9, 2023

Peep these delicious photos from our Chelsea Market & High Line Food Tour!

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…

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May 12, 2023

Everything you ever wanted to know about Chelsea Market!

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…

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March 28, 2023

Things to do in NYC – Summer 2022

There is no place like New York City but it really comes alive in summer. We compiled a list of our favorite things – some obvious, some under the radar. And as always, be sure to take one of our immersive walking, food tours for the best way to experience NYC – on foot, with…

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June 23, 2022

Expanded food on our Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour!

With warmer weather on it’s way, now is a great time to book a spot on our fantastic Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour! This tour isn’t just for out-of-towners, with our expanded food stops it’s sure to help locals find new favorites too. Check out this review we recently received: “Really great tour! I…

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April 6, 2022

Art on Fifth! Lots to see on our Tour on Fifth, Fifth Avenue History Tour

Fifth Avenue is home to much more than just high end shopping. From the history to the architecture and now…. the art! Here are a few highlights of what we see on our Fifth Avenue Walking Tour: Stand under a famous street artist mural for an optical illusion image. According to his website, “JR has…

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September 30, 2021

Tour on Fifth | Fifth Avenue Walking Tour

Fifth Avenue Hidden Secrets & Special Access Tour! Hello New York City! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Fifth Avenue Walking Tour in partnership with the Fifth Avenue Association: the Fifth Avenue Hidden Secrets & History Tour! Launching September 12! Book your tickets now! Did you know that … The huge…

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August 22, 2021

Our Chelsea Market and High Line Food Tour now includes Hudson Yards and Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate!

For more than 160 years, Neuhaus has been regarded as the quintessence of Belgian chocolate excellence. All the chocolates and truffles are still entirely made in an atelier near Brussels and freshly imported from Belgium. Neuhaus also considers itself the birthplace of the Praline. In 1857, Jean Neuhaus opened his first shop in Brussels. “Jean Neuhaus,…

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June 26, 2021

See Our Two-Page Spread in One of Australia’s Largest Newspapers!

We are so excited to share the coverage of our one of our New York City food tours in Australia’s national Traveller (2.5 million readers!). Here are a few excerpts: There are much more imposing structures in New York City than the 22-storey Flatiron Building. The Chrysler building is arguably the most beautiful. The Empire…

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December 20, 2018

NYC Architecture Tour: The Birth and Death of American Modernism

Along a stretch of midtown Manhattan streets less than a mile in length stand some of the most important buildings in the country. In this compact area, the world’s most influential architects gave birth to American Modernism, built its undisputed triumphs, and sang its swan songs. The story hinges on four Modern landmarks: the United…

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December 10, 2018