October in New York is a sight to behold. The weather cools off, the leaves start to change, and the city is alive with events. Looking for ideas for how to spend your time this October? We’ve got you covered with this list of 5 things to do in Brooklyn this October (and a bonus…
September 14, 2022
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…
August 31, 2022
Introducing our Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour It’s no secret that the fashion industry is a major polluter. And it’s also no surprise that we at Like A Local Tours want to do our part in helping the planet. That’s why we created our Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour, which focuses on local…
August 11, 2022
Did you know that Brooklyn is the 4th largest city in the US (if you separate it from New York City)? The borough has experienced an explosion of popularity in the last 10 years and is now on most tourists’ must do list when they come to New York City. Let us help you see…
July 21, 2022
We sometimes end our Insider Art Tour of Bushwick at famed, and still a local favorite, Roberta’s Pizza. But there are lots of other excellent dining options in the area. Here is our top 5: HONORABLE MENTION:
July 24, 2018
“I used to live in New York City – Queens to be more specific. I had an apartment in Rockaway Beach while I was a Flight Attendant for Delta and I would spend my days sitting on the beach, waiting for crew scheduling to call. Sometimes I would be sent off to Switzerland where I…
July 11, 2018
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…
January 4, 2018
From our featured partner — Expedia.com: Hit up a handful of Brooklyn’s hottest eateries on this walking tour of Manhattan’s hippest borough. Fill up on enough tastings to make a lunch of it as an expert guide leads you between innovative kitchens, killer street art, and waterfront viewpoints offering up a sweeping panorama of the…
November 7, 2017
Explore Brooklyn, visit some incredible venues and enjoy delicious BBQ. Plus, go behind the scenes and meet some of the pit masters with a licensed tour guide who used to run a BBQ joint! From Williamsburg to Red Hook and in between, we’ve got you covered. We know what to order where. Click here for…
October 10, 2017
For anyone who wanted to try Katz’s Deli food and potentially skip the nonstop insanity that is their Houston Street location, we’ve got your answer! DeKalb Market Hall! Dekalb Market Hall showcases 40 vendors, that, according to their website, “reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the borough.” They also reflect the latest in food…
June 23, 2017
We always know summer is around the corner when our beloved Smorgasburg is back in business. Located on the Williamsburg Brooklyn waterfront (the views of NYC are fabulous as is the food), this is one of our favorite Saturday activities. After our Flatiron Food Tour and Williamsburg Brooklyn Food Tour of course. “Smorgasburg is the…
April 3, 2017
Like A Local Tours partnered with Mary in Manhattan to bring a handful of New York City bloggers and influencers an exclusive Brooklyn Bites Instameet. Like A Local pulled out all the stops and took the group to the best spots in Williamsburg Brooklyn. The group brought their camera and their appetite. Search pics on…
November 7, 2016
The culinary scene in Williamsburg is so hot right now that it would take weeks—and weeks’ worth of pay—to get the full flavor of the neighborhood. But in just three hours on this walking tour, you can dine on dishes from seven of the ‘Burg’s most popular eateries, including pierogies from the Northside Bakery, a…
October 27, 2016
September 7, 2016 by Kristie Kellahan // In Brooklyn, they go hard. Take it from Jay-Z, you don’t want to miss out on BK. Five boroughs make up New York City, and Brooklyn is one of them. First-time visitors might think Manhattan is all there is, as it’s home to famous landmarks including Times Square,…
September 9, 2016