| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Test the Best with Zesty knowledgeable guide! |
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Sun, Oct 28, 07 11:30 AM |
dkwinter99 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Our guide was tops, so friendly and loaded with info. We really felt like he was sharing the "inside scoop and tips" about all of the stores, restaurants and sites we visited. He opened doors we wouldn't have opened & shared knowledge about the market and area we wouldn't have learned about as mere sight-seers on our own. The meeting location was well marked and easy to locate. The tour moved along at a relaxing pace and it was easy to visit with others on the tour. Most of all, we loved eating our way through the attractive market. Generous portions of numerous offerings were fabulous. We took the 11:30 a.m. tour and considered the tour "lunch." If you're looking for a fun casual outing with opportunity to eat some of the best food in the city- BOOK NOW! This is a must do! |
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Great Fun |
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Sun, Oct 28, 07 11:30 AM |
castle108 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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I enjoyed our guide. I loved the food. I learned a lot about the area. I wish there was more meal-type foods. Like a tasting of some sort of pasta or meat. Overall, I would recommend this to other NY visitors. |
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The BEST rainy day even spent in NYC |
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Sat, Oct 27, 07 11:30 AM |
cvelba |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
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My cousin and I had the best time. The tour director, Sampson was interesting and entertaining. The food sampling was wonderful. I work for Bloomberg LP and am always entertaining colleagues from around the world....I will highly recommed this tour to others. |
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Highly recommend! |
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Sat, Oct 27, 07 11:00 AM |
Shannan |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We had a great time, and Kurt was excellent! The tour really was robust - history of the area, history of the indivdual shops and restaurants, and full explanation about the food. And everything we tasted was great!! |
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the guide was excellent, tour interesting |
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Fri, Oct 26, 07 12:30 PM |
PatCondrotte |
Female |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
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My husband and I enjoyed the tour very much - we were visiting NYC for a week from western Canada - our first time. The Chelsea Market tour was one of th highlights. Thank you. |
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Another worthwhile tour |
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Fri, Oct 26, 07 12:00 PM |
theprof |
Male |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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This is another tour by the company which is excellent value. Having taken the Greenwich Village wine and food tour which was outstanding, this tour whilst not (nor could be in my opinion) the equal it never-the-less gave a great deal of information and exposure to the Chelsea Market and to a limited extent some surrounding areas. The guide was enthausiastic and knowledgeable and engaged with our diverse group in a friendly and easy fashion. I think the initial remark that tips would be appreciated but not necessary at the end of the tour was a bit tacky and really wasn't needed. |
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Great |
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Fri, Oct 26, 07 12:00 PM |
kencorbett |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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Tour guide was great. Good food. Would not have started tour with a cookie. |
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Chelsea Mkt/Meatpacking District Food |
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Fri, Oct 26, 07 12:00 PM |
jmat58 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
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The tour was AMAZING! Being a NYer, there are many places here that we overlook and Chelsea Market is one of them. Sam was our tour guide and was not only knowledgeable, but kept us amused!
The samples of food were not only fresh but different than most NY locations. Amy’s bread was AWSOME which we were able to taste when we stopped at an Italian deli where we were informed the owner was working right at the table with her employees.
The history of the location, along with the interesting stores and the items they had which are not as easy to find in many of the local stores in NY. I loved the idea that we were allowed to step into a few of the more exclusive restaurants that many of us would never fathom on going to.
Shopping is a must, but several items might be better off picking up after the tour or on the way back on your way home. There are a lot of things that were of interest to purchase and if you are not a native NYer, you might want to take some back with you to savor later.
This is definitely something to do with friends, visitors from out of town etc. Not sure if young children would like the tour. Just a few things to remember, first be prepared for the climate and wear comfortable shoes (this is a MUST since there is a lot of walking involved!), second BE ON TIME! Our group ran late and had to catch up with the group. The do leave ON TIME and you should be there early! NY traffic can be horrendous so take the subways, and third, leave all forms of communication in the "OFF MODE" there is just so much information that distractions should be few especially with the number of people that are involved. |
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Fantastic tour |
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Thu, Oct 25, 07 12:00 PM |
elizabethchi |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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This is now my second tour accessed through Zerve. First one was Chicago and now NYC. Kurt, our guide was delightfully entertaining, had an impeccable memory - knew all of our names within the first 5 minutes - amazing! Great tour in general with lots of food to be had...actually too much food at times, which is not a bad thing at all. Great information and knowledge received of the area and history provided. I would highly recommended this to anyone! This is one of the first things I do now when I travel - looking up cultural/walking tours, great use of time and money! |
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Outstanding! |
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Thu, Oct 25, 07 12:00 PM |
KimnJanet |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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Tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. Looking forward to next visit to NYC to take a different tour! |
