| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
|
Not your run of the mill tour
|
| Sun, Jun 1 12:30 PM |
jrcook |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Our Greenwich Village Tour was conducted by Michael, a Village resident for many years. This was not a typical tour with a tour guide rattling off facts, figures and statistics. It was like walking around the city with a friend pointing out places he goes to, dines at, and hangs out in. His knowledge of the history of the Village and the impact its residents had on society was impressive. The food was great and we’ll be back soon. I strongly recommend this tour. |
|
Food was great but tour guide awful
|
| Sun, Jun 1 12:30 PM |
longhorn94 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Food was great as was information about the history of Greenwich Village. Didn't care for tour guide (Mike). He came off as condescending and though you expected lame jokes, his were particularly lame.
At one point, he had the group in a restaurant both indoors and out, and forgot about the group that was still inside. We had to catch up on our own. |
|
My second time!
|
| Sun, Jun 1 11:00 AM |
Mari10ann |
Female |
50-59 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| I went on the first tour last summer with my nieces, I loved it so much and talked about it so much I purchased tickets for my husband and me. Again, loved the food and the information about old New York. The tour guide was great and knowledgable, but the first tour guide was a "true" New Yorker and enjoyed her jokes and stories more. I think a tour guide from New York is more what tourist are looking for. My husband enjoyed the tour and couldn't compare it with another and he had fun! I would go again when company comes in from out of town but will request a "New Yorker".
Worth the money, for sure.
Mariann, from PA |
|
|
Fantastic time!
|
| Sat, May 31 1:00 PM |
MaryEllenUC |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Three female friends toured with our three college-aged daughters and had a fantastic afternoon, despite the downpour! Our tour guide, Michael (Karp?) was extremely interesting and knowledgeable about the Village we couldn't have asked for anyone better! Having grown up in NYC, I learned quite a bit myself. The food was great, and the local shopowners and staff were extremely welcoming. Well worth the money. Three hours went way too fast and all of us agreed we would come again and bring the spouses/boyfriends! |
|
|
Great time, everything i expected
|
| Sat, May 31 1:00 PM |
lolafraser |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This is my third time on this tour, each time i bring someone new. I have also done SOHO and Chelsea Market market. |
|
|
Recommend but not exactly what I expected.
|
| Sat, May 31 1:00 PM |
mjhofmann |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The food and the concept were both good, but I expected a little different type of information and site visitation from the tour guide. There was much more limited information about the prior century's history of residents, notables, residences, events, etc. and more specific information on more recent history and events - say the last 1/2 century and particularly the immediate concerns of Greenwich village residents because of real estate prices and established businesses being forced to close. Although Washington Square was mentioned in passing we didn't go there or learn specifically what events took place there. The tour guide was entertaining and knowledgeable, but my expectations were a little different. I only learned from my Frommer guide that Louisa May Alcott was a resident of 130 Bleecker Street where she may have written Little Women, for example. I enjoyed the visit to the "back house" behind Palma rest. My other suggestion would be to include some non-carb/less fatty food items ( fruits & veggies) even if just as accompaniments to the other dishes. I appreciated the free rain ponchos and water and wasn't expecting to get either one of them, so thank you. Also, I felt the same tour was doable in less than 3 hours. |
|
|
We fell in love with Greenwich Village
|
| Sat, May 31 1:00 PM |
AprylMary |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Our tour guide was a very lovely man who showed us the culture, history, and dining expereinces of the greenwich village area. The tour featured diverse tastings and interesting stories. I would recommened this activity, but caution to wear comfortable shoes! |
|
|
Don't let rain stop you!
|
| Sat, May 31 12:30 PM |
Dojeth |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| It rained during our tour for about an hour, but we were given plastic raincoats, and we were fine. We kept eating and touring. The tour guide was informative, and the tastings were very good. It is a fun and different kind of tour. We were full from the tastings, but found room to get a mini gelato with the free coupon in our tour book. Enjoy! |
|
|
highly recommend it
|
| Sat, May 31 12:30 PM |
gwenj79 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Other |
| Enjoyed the history lesson as much as the noshing! |
|
|
A great NYC experience!
|
| Sat, May 31 12:30 PM |
Heather1379 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I'm a foodie, so my favorite part of travel (which is oftern for work) is dining out and experiencing new resteraunts and dishes. In addition to the being introduced to great places to eat this tour offers an interesting history of the area.
When you book the tour, they ask about any dietary restrictions (which I have) and they made special arrangements for me to sample a substitute food on stops where it was an issue. I really appreciated that!
I think this tour seemed very intimate due to its size and its obviously great relationship with the resteraunteurs in the area.
I would recommend to anyone looking for a great NY experience. I will book another tour when I visit the area gain. |
