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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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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. |
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Great Tour
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| Fri, Apr 17 10:00 AM |
mbls61 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Fun, informative and very professional. I truly enjoyed this tour, as did my husband. |
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Great tour, very informative
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| Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM |
headofred |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Toured Boston last week with my daughter who is 18. She wasnt crazy about going on the tour but after 15 minutes said that it was very good and thoroughly enjoyed the rest. Try the clamshells at the bakery, they are fresh crispy and fabulous. Plus we went back for a cannoli filled when you order them. I love to eat as well as cook, so got some great tips on some fresh ingredients. Also bought some capers from the market on a tip during the tour to take home. Cant wait to do the Chinatown tour one day. |
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Great time
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| Wed, Apr 8 2:00 PM |
pjlaskey |
Female |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| We thoroughly enjoyed all the knowledge shared to us by the tour guide. His wealth of information about food really made us feel like we were getting the inside track. I've been showcasing my new found knowledge of balsamic and olive oil ever since my return to Maine! |
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Loved the local history of immigrants and the food
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| Wed, Apr 8 10:00 AM |
cmc1943 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| It was neat actually meeting the local family owners of the stores we visited. They really made you feel at home. |
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Awesome!
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| Wed, Apr 8 10:00 AM |
dgreener |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We've been on food tours in New York, San Francisco, Portland, etc. and this was a highlight to be sure. Our guide was an expert in the North End, Italian culture, and history of the area. Highly recommend this tour! |
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Great information, even for a local
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| Sat, Apr 4 2:00 PM |
dbarlay |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Beth our guide was enthusiastic, informative and made the tour a delight. Our group of ten had no problem traveling about together. Even though it was cold and a little rainy, we all managed to plow through the tour with a good attitude. I would recommend wearing comfortable shoes as there is really no opportunity to rest during the three hours. A good tour for locals since the little details of the neighborhood and shops makes you want to come back for more. |
