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Behind the Scenes at Industry City

Welcome to Industry City, Brooklyn’s vibrant hub where creativity, cuisine, and culture collide! Featuring Japan Village * Burger Joint * Taco Mix * Barrow’s Intense * Li-Lac Chocolates * The Remix Market * Brooklyn Made Store * & More! We recently led an enthusiastic group of 30 from Switzerland on a four-hour tour. This…

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…

Building Purposeful Teams: How Social Impact Tours Elevate Employee Engagement, Diversity, and Sustainability

Connecting employees with local tour companies offering social impact experiences can be a powerful way for companies to incentivize their employees and align their activities with various organizational goals. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how this can be achieved: Identify Company Goals: Before selecting social impact experiences, companies should identify their specific goals related to…

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 holidays are a fun time to get together with your friends and family and coworkers. Whether it’s for your team who have been working hard all year, or an excuse to get all of your friends together, you should consider treating them to something special. I know what you’re thinking: “Why not just plan…

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…

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…

The Future of Tourism is Social Impact Tourism

Social Impact Tourism The responsible traveler today visits a place in order to get to know its people, culture and history. Social Impact Tourism promises to be an important part of our future as travelers and consumers – not only because it helps us travel more sustainably but also because it provides us with an opportunity…

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!