| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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The tour exceeded expectations
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| Wed, Apr 29 2:00 PM |
JanSullivan |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| This was a wonderful tour. I had been to the North End many times, but have now discovered new places, and gained so much information about the history of the area.
The tour is not just for out of state visitors, locals would enjoy it as well. Great job! |
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Wonderful Day in the North End
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| Sat, Apr 25 2:00 PM |
mstoudt |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Sunshine and 80+ degree weather provided a very pleasant atmosphere for this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the North End, Italian cuisine and the local shops. The shop keepers were all very gracious as we invaded their stores on a busy Saturday afternoon. The food samples were delicious and the expert advice on everything from what wine to serve when and how to pick an eggplant to what the difference is between fresh pasta and artisan commercial pasta was very helpful. The lemon ice was the best!! My one regret was not having a cooler to transport some of the delicious meats and cheeses back to New Hampshire. |
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history thru food = delicious
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| Sat, Apr 25 1:00 PM |
carriebara72 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| I was so inspired to eat and start cooking. This was a nice appeasement for not being able to go to Italy. Michele kept us filled with samples and historical facts. |
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Great tour!
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| Sat, Apr 25 1:00 PM |
hlamonica |
Unspecified |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Michelle provided great history about the neighborhood and fun culinary facts. We are excited to go back to the little markets now that we have more information about what to buy and how to compare the quality of products. |
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Great way to get to know the North End
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| Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM |
adokuhn |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I lived in Boston for a number of years and would go to the North End to eat. But didn't know much about its history. Nor would I have ever happened into some of the wonderful shops we visited. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable, and I brought home many wonderful treats. I will go back to some of the shops each and every time I visit the North End in the future. This was a wonderful way to spend a few hours in Boston! |
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Not to be missed!
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| Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM |
jmkorol |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Jim, our tour guide was phenomenal. He really knew the history of the neighborhood and Italian food culture. The visits to each shop was informative, interesting and humorous. He used a lot of stories, making it very relevant and personal and also gave us a lot of good buying tips. I would highly recommend this tour and plan on taking the Chinatown tour the next time I'm in Boston. Kudos! |
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Informative, well worth every minute of the tour!!
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| Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM |
kimmasinick |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| What a great 3 hour tour!! Enjoyed every minute of this historical, cultural, culinary tour. It was packed with interesting details, so be sure to be ready to absorb lots of great info. about life in the North End starting from it's beginnings until the present day. Our tour guide was a professional chef in the North End for many years. He seemed to be right at home, giving us the most informed and amazingly friendly tour of the North End Markets, plus culinary tips of course. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in either the history, culture or food types/shops, located in the North End. Of course the main concentration is on the "food stuffs" and the daily shopping for fresh ingredients---(there are no supermarkets in the North End), etc., the tour is rich in the history of the North End. Restaurant recommendations are also provided upon request, following the tour. We found this to be very helpful------since we had a morning tour, and were seeking a good place to have lunch! Enjoy!!
Kim M. , New Hampshire |
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Just great!
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| Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM |
KimGericke |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Jim was very knowledgable and considerate of the north End. He answered all questions, whether silly or not, and made the tour very interesting. I drove home to NJ with a ricotta pie from Marias, wonderful balsamic vinegar and capers in salt. So glad they ship, although my sister lives in Charlestown. Great morning. |
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Excellent Tour Guide, Tastings, and Hot Spots!
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| Sat, Apr 18 2:00 PM |
teacheramw |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| As a local of the Boston area, I've eaten in the North End before. However, this culinary tour gave me and my mother a new perspective on the neighborhood and was wonderful! Our tour guide, Beth, was excellent--extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and down-to-earth. We got to taste a lot of yummy selections and felt like the three hours flew by! My mother had never been to the North End before and was elated by her first-time experience. This was her birthday present and it definitely worked out well for us. Thank you! |
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Very Interesting and Informative
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| Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM |
kathrynwert |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Individual |
| If you're interested in food, you'll love this tour. |
