Who are Local Insiders?
We handpick decade-long experts in local cuisine, history, and arts. Skip the lines, gain exclusive access, get personalized tours, and enjoy fun times together with a trusted local.
STREET ART
I am an award winning, life-long photographer. and a huge history nerd. A decade ago, I started to get to know and make friends with many of the artists who work on the streets of NYC. Favorite hobby? Watching paint dry.
Focus: street art walk, artist studio visit, street art shows. Avg duration 2.5 arthours. Prices vary.
AUDREY (BYTEGIRL)
LOCAL CUISINE WITH FOOD EDITOR
As a food writer and editor, I've won journalism awards for co-authoring articles and books, and contribute regularly to Serious Eats and Saveur. Based in Queens, I'm always eating and eager to share authentic spots with you.
Focus: local eats, tea tastings, hidden gems. Avg duration 3 arthours. Prices vary.
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FASHION & SHOPPING
I'm a veteran fashion buyer and will share my go-to shops for vintage or designer clothing, and it bags and shoes alike so you can create high-low mix or a stylish outfit. You'll get insider access to where fashionistas score their finds.
Focus: SoHo & Lower East Side shopping, Garment District. Avg duration 3 arthours. Prices vary.
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ART MUSEUMS
Formerly an art gallerist abroad, I like to share how movements of contemporary and modern art shaped cultural backbone of NYC today.
Focus: MoMA, Met, Chelsea gallery tour, High Line. Avg duration 2.5 arthours. Prices vary.
SOPHIE
ARCHITECTURE
As a student of architecture at Columbia University, I will take you on a tour to see iconic architectural buildings and guide your eyes on where to look.
Focus: architecture walk, urban planning. Avg duration 2.5 arthours. Prices vary.
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FILM & MUSIC
I am a set lighting specialist in the city's film industry. I'll take you to where famous films are shot in Greenwich and West Village, and share a typical shoot process, e.g. Ghostbusters, Men in Black, or Sex and the City.
Focus: Greenwich, West Village. Avg duration 2.5 arthours. Prices vary.
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CAT LOVERS
I am a professional heartbreaker, cuddler, napper, and eater. I help raise proceeds to donate and support my fellows in local animal shelters. Recommended for cat lovers to check out cat-friendly spots of NYC.
Focus: cat-friendly spots and cat cafe tour. Avg duration 3 arthours. Prices vary.
MATRIX THE CAT
ART BOAT CRUISE - OCTOBER ONLY
See NYC differently--from the water--on an art boat cruise.
Focus: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Islands, Red Hook, Industry City, Williamsburg. Avg duration 1.5 arthours. Prices vary.
