| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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This was the best part of our trip to Boston
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| Wed, Jun 24 2:00 PM |
Bstarnes |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We enjoyed the tour, the tour guide and all the places that we visited
including all the information that was given. What a wonderful
experience. |
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Nothing to Rave About
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| Wed, Jun 24 10:00 AM |
ACQUAVELLA |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| It was a long tour - 3 hours. Lots of standing and being spoken too (lecturing/informative) I am a school teacher and this is exactly how we are told not to "teach" children. For the price I would have liked more samples of food ~ it would be in the BEST interest of the merchant. Maria's Bakery would benefit if they offered the small groups a complete cookie sample.....seriously. I did go back to Maria's and make further purchases of my own - but I was still tainted by the bite size samples that were offered. Why wouldn't I go to the bakery on Hanover Street????
Another suggestion would be for the tour guide not to mention that the owners of the shops we are entering are "nasty" and we have to go to the back room....and be quiet. Again - isn't this partially for the benefit of the merchants possibly gaining additional customers???
The handouts were helpful and will be used in the future - The positive of the tour was that it weeded out the touristy traps and the ins and outs of The North End. It wasn't entirely worth the price and or time. Possibly shorter, less expensive or offer more food samples. Either way - you'll win positive feedback and verbal exposure. :) Thank you. |
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Excellent North End Tour!!
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| Wed, Jun 24 10:00 AM |
vlobster155 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My wife and I ave been on culinary tours in New York City, Toronto, and now Boston, and we both agree that this tour and Jim's knowledge & presentation of the material was second to none.
Despite the somewhat inclement weather, we had a great time tromping around the North End and benefiting from Jim's experience as a restaurateur, tour guide, and neighborhood "regular".
We learned a lot, sampled many different foods, and got a great feel for the rich heritage and history of the areas we visited.
I would recommend this tour (and our tour guide) to all visitors to Boston. We look forward to taking the Chinatown tour when we return.
Thanks - Rob V.
Pittsford, NY |
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Highly reccommend
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| Sat, Jun 20 2:00 PM |
whalligan |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| We are from NH and it was a afternoon our from kids and this tour suprised us both. it was great to learn all the ins and outs of the North End and history etc. We can't wait to go back on our own and take our time exploring more. I only wish we had actually gone into a restaurant or two that would be the only difference. |
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A wonderful time!
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| Sat, Jun 20 1:00 PM |
JaniceWhite |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the North End. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable. Thanks to him, I feel quite confident about returning to the neighborhood to shop since we live within an hour's drive and would not hesitate to do so. Would definitely take the tour again-this time with friends. Worth it for the samples alone. Lots of fun. |
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We liked it a lot!
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| Sat, Jun 20 1:00 PM |
msokolova |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I didn't know what to expect when my partner mentioned that he read about this tour in one of his cooking magazines. But I enjoyed it tremendously. And so did he. We got to know the North End and tried a lot of samples. I were explained how this or that food item is produced and I also started to appreciate the hand made quality knowing that it entails a big ticket price. But it's a 3 hour long walking tour and for those of you who is not in good physical shape I think it would be a little hard. |
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fantastic
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| Sat, Jun 20 10:00 AM |
isabelk1 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| we were four local people taking the tour and loved it. it's a wealth of information and just the right amount of tasting combined with humor and fun. |
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Wonderful tour
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| Fri, Jun 19 3:00 PM |
ladygaga22 |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Loved the tour as it answered many questions that I have often wondered about...olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pastas etc. It was fun.....our guide was exceptional being a chef himself, he was more than could be hoped for. Also we did luck out and it was only the 4 of us which made it very personalized. Thanks alot! |
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Fantastic overview..it's food and culture.
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| Fri, Jun 19 10:00 AM |
Gary_Sigai |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We saw all the hideaways and hidden jewels that are hard to find on your own. The guide was an experienced chef and had great depth of knowledge and very congenial. Wonderful day! We liked it so much that we took the Chinatown tour. |
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An area rich in history and culture
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| Fri, Jun 19 10:00 AM |
waltoncj |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Individual |
| This a great tour to learn the history of Boston's North End and its rich Italian culture, traditions, and symmetry of the Italian provinces.
Three hours of touring will open your eyes to the importance of healthy unadulterated food in your daily diet, wholesomeness, and regional authenticity. You will want to go home change your eating habits, becoming healthier in the process and having your family enjoy your cooking more.
Look forward to going back on your own, buying great foods with a rich history. |
