| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Very Informative
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| Wed, Jun 18, 08 9:00 AM |
jbcary |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The owner of the tour company had taken the day off, and our substitute was a teacher and radio talk show host. He has a radio show every Monday talking about New York history and culture. He is also an accredited teacher and theaches history to other teachers. The depth of his knowledge was very impressive, and he tried to share as much of it as he could during the tour. At times, the information he was giving us was a bit overwhelming. I must say he was well prepared. He brought two large canvas briefcases with him full of facts and pictures. We stopped at Madison Square Park, the Crysler Building, Financial Center (Ground Zero) and Katz for lunch. All nice locations. We drove through virually every area on Manhattan Island. The thing I came away with from this tour is that we have a lot of history here in our own country. I have spent a fair amount of time in London, and was always impressed with thier history, After this tour, I am pround to say ours is just as rich and varied as anyones! Recommend if you are a history buff. Owner is said to be more of an entertainer, but I was happy with the guide we had. I doubt you would find anybody with his qualifications on a Gray Line bus tour. |
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Great NYC toour!
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| Fri, Oct 17, 08 9:00 AM |
javiergacol |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Individual |
| Small and personalized group. The tour guide was great! I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting NYC for the first time. |
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Best Way to View Manhattan
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| Mon, Apr 30, 07 9:00 AM |
jatapy |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We were not disappointed. We reserved for this tour because of what we read on the internet. We chose Marvelous Manhattan Tours because of the small size of the group and the method of transportation - small, comfortable van/bus. |
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In for Politically INCORRECT? Get on the bus!
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| Sat, Apr 14, 07 9:00 AM |
janelleg |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| When we started the tour I found Steve to be charming, witty and informed. He had witty comments and sort of teasing and bold.
At this point I was a little taken back I turned to see if my family was hearing the same thing, their astonished faces said it all.
They rest of the trip did not get better. He gave his political views, social commentary, and race relations hindered the trip. I found myself holding my tongue rather than enjoying the trip.
He was very informed however his views at time extraneous and inappropriate left me in a bad mood. At one let go and set him straight.The sentiment was felt on the bus as people made cracks at his "preaching".
I also noticed no one leaving a gratuity!
New York it a great place to visit and see! I love the city but not the tour.
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Great tour
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| Fri, Oct 9 9:00 AM |
janeflanagan |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I enjoyed the tour. It covered so much of the city. It was so helpful for the rest of my time in New York. The guide provided a lot of useful info and made it fun. |
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What a great way to get introduced to New York
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| Fri, Aug 22, 08 9:00 AM |
jajovik |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Steve was great at presenting an introduction to New York that prepares you for the rest of your stay. We intentionally took the tour on the first day so that we could paln teh rest of our stay and it sure did help alot. We were able to revisit some places in more detail and also go to others that Steve mentioned that were interesting. He kept everyone interested and had a great conversation, not just a monologue so that every one felt a part of the trip. I would highly recommend this tour and would even take it again the next time that I and in New York. |
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IT WAS TRUELY A MARVELOUS TOUR
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| Sun, Mar 16, 08 9:00 AM |
jacobg |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| This was the second time I have taken this tour. This time I was traveling with my daughter and daughter-in-law. Our tour guide, Steve, who is native to the area knew all there is to know about the city. There wasen't anything we asked about that Steve didn"t know the answer. We liked the fact that the tour is small groups and not some
big double-decker bus. I have recommended this tour to many people and would certainly do it again. |
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the most wonderful tour, factual and fun
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| Sat, Jan 17 9:00 AM |
jackozanich |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The host, Steve, was fun, knowledgable and a real hoot.
I was sorry to see the tour come to an end, I could have driven around all day with him. After the tour, my group felt that we were New Yorkers from birth. |
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Outstanding Tour
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| Sat, Sep 15, 07 9:00 AM |
IreneCarn |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Steve was our tour guide. He did an outstanding job. We were a three generation family of four. I was the oldest (77), my two daughters (50) & (48), and my granddaughter Kelly (24). It was Kelly's first trip to NYC and it made a lasting impression on all of us. We loved every minute of the tour. Steve remembered all of our first names and made NYC come alive for us. His knowledge of NYC and the history of it was incredible. We took the mid-town and downtown tour and the next time we visit we plan to do the uptown tour. Truly New York is a wonderful town! |
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Best Tour I Have Taken
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| Fri, Jul 31 9:00 AM |
iknbrgr |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| steve was the best host my family and i have had on a tour anywhere we have travelled...not only did we get intoduced to all that is new york we had the commentary of a seasoned new yorker to add all the little things other tours leave out...we were not rushed at any stop...i would not hesitate to take one of steves tours again...thanks for a great tour and we will see you again |
