| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? [v] |
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Great tour, very informative.
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| Sun, Jun 1, 08 1:00 PM |
wscanlon |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Individual |
| Highly recommend. Since tour guide lives in North End we kept running into people he knew who had a story to tell. The "story behind the story" was the best part. The factual history is great, but the antidotes are much better. I never realized the history behind some of the buildings I've walked by many times, Now have new perspective of what our ancestors had to go through. Saw a procession of locals carrying a saint throughout the whole North End. Also saw a bocce tournament awards ceremony and talked to a player. The hardest part is wanting to stop in every restaurant and pastry shop. Went by fast. I live in greater Boston and come down to the North End many times a year and if you do too you owe it to yourself to take the tour to get the history. It more than just great food and deserts. |
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Truly the Best Tour of Boston
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| Tue, Oct 21, 08 11:30 AM |
STEFLIPTON |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Chris Rossetti's tour of the North End was by far the best tour of Boston I have yet encountered. As a resident of Massachusetts I have been here on many occasions but never have I experienced the tastes, smells and culture of this truly special place. Chris shared all the hidden gems of the North End that give this region its wonderful flair. I could have easily spent another 3 hours enthralled with everything there is to offer- especially the food!
Stefanie & Katherine |
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Don't Miss It!
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| Fri, May 30, 08 2:00 PM |
1marcoaz1 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Wow! Was I ever surprised! I had no idea by just walking the streets of the North End of Boston on my own that there was so much depth and history to this quaint area. Our guide, Chris, had so much information that I wanted him to explain and show more. Chris is very eloquent, lots of detailed explanations, but at the same time was able to keep my attention with his great sense of humor.
Don't miss this tour if you're in Boston. |
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5 Stars
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| Fri, May 30, 08 2:00 PM |
1marcoaz1 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Thoroughly enjoyable and much more informative and interesting than expected. This is not your run of the mill tour, but a very insightful look at a wonderful neighborhood by a knowledgeable guide. I was sorry to see it end, the 3 hours passed soooo quickly, I was yearning for more. As an experienced traveler, I can sincerely recommend this entertaining jaunt through the North End's vibrant history. |
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A superb trip -- highly recommended
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| Sat, Nov 15, 08 2:00 PM |
mjroweuk |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| There is no better way to make an outsider feel welcome in Boston than to take a trip around the delightful North End area with Chris Rossetti.
Architecturally beautiful and full of history, the neighbourhood of North End felt like home walking around with Chris at your side detailing all of the things that made it so exciting and enjoyable for him.
You'll find out everything about the strong Italian heritage of the area, get to know the charming people that live & work in the area.
We were fortunate enough (due to the weather) to have been able to be the sole group in Chris's party, so were treated to an extra specially close experience of the wealth of knowledge that Chris has to share.
To you Chris -- many thanks for such an enjoyable day, it was the highlight of our trip to Boston.
I strongly recommend this for anyone visiting the area who is interested in history, food and architecture. |
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We recommend this tour
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| Sun, Sep 21, 08 1:00 PM |
jcpiazza |
Female |
Unspecified |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| As locals, we found the tour to be historically fascinating and really enjoyed the behind the scenes parts. We walked through areas of the North End we had never seen or noticed on previous visits. We also liked the tips on the restaurants and coffee shops (we went to 2 of them after we finished the tour). This tour is great for locals and tourists - locals will gain new insight and appreciation for one of their neighborhoods. Tourists will learn about a great neighborhood that is losing it's heritage. Chris is very engaging and makes the tour interesting and fun. It was an enjoyable 3 hours. |
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Very educational and interesting
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| Fri, Sep 5, 08 2:00 PM |
wanderson |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The owner/tour guide really knew the culture and heritage of the North End and presented it in a very interesting manner. He has an ability to tell a good story and the personal experience that we had with local shop keepers was exceptional. |
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Walking thru time in Boston
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| Sat, Aug 23, 08 10:00 AM |
drlfamily |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We have walked the Freedom Trail on our own during past visits. We since have had some enjoyable walking tours in several cities in the world and decided to try one in Boston. We're glad we did. Chris lives in the North End, loves the area and loves history. He has researched the various groups who have settled in Boston since the 1600's, and he is a good storyteller. The North End is a vibrant community today and is home to many Italian businesses and restaurants. Chris knows the best ones whose offerings are reasonably priced. At the end of the tour, we were just where we needed to be for a delicious lunch. If you'd like to refresh your sense of history of this area with its destinations like The Old North Church and Paul Revere's house, I recommend this fun and informative tour. |
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Highly Recommended!
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| Sat, Jul 26, 08 2:00 PM |
VALERIEW |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| The three of us highly recommend this tour! We have lived outside of Boston but never had this kind of experience. We are all recommending it and will be back with our friends! |
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A great way to visit the North End.
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| Sat, Jul 5, 08 2:00 PM |
giraffe63 |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| We took this tour of the North End with our son and his girlfriend who presently live in Boston. It was like being shown around by a friend. Lots of info and interesting stories, but presented in a conversational manner. The 3 hours passed by very quickly as we had fun and learned a lot. Lots of good recommendations for dinner and dessert, too. If you like tours that are a little different, this one is for you! |
