| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Delightful time....entertaining and enlightening |
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Wed, Sep 6, 06 10:00 AM |
Gorman |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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I'd highly recommend the tour to friends. Our group was small enough to allow for questions and to hear our tour leader at all times. He was delightful,entertaining and well informed.
As in any group venture,,,,, success is somewhat dependent on the skills of the tour leader....he was a natural! |
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Good learning Good food |
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Wed, Sep 6, 06 10:00 AM |
twfink |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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Header says it all |
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very informative |
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Sat, Sep 2, 06 1:00 PM |
thereseharri |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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My 25 year old daughter was skeptical and thought it might be too touristy, but we all enjoyed the tour and since she lives in Boston she is going to go back to all of the wonderful stores and restaurants.
In fact we ate at Monica's on tuesday night. It was amazing!
You should have a different tour for those who have gone on this one. Perhaps a cooking tour or something to continue our 'education' of the North End
Thanks, I would recommend this tour |
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Great Day! |
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Sat, Sep 2, 06 10:00 AM |
CHERYLDELGRE |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Unspecified |
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The day started off with a little history of the area, which being local , we were surprised that we learned alot. The presentation in each shop was very interesting and the samples were delicious. We thought it would be hard to move about the streets in a group of 12 but it went very easily, we think because at 10:00 am on a holiday saturday not many tourists were about. The weather called for showers so no one got too hot walking around. We now understand about the rules that were set forth I.E. arrive on time,no large bags or backpacks and do your shopping after the tour has ended. If these rules are not adhered to the tour is set back considerably and everyone else suffers. Lucky that we all went by the rules. Everyone in the shops were very nice and when we went back to make purchases, they were still just as nice and very helpful !! We were surprised that the time went by so fast but Beth , our tour guide, did a great job in getting so much information out to us and there were no questions gone unanswered. Now that we know how to get around the streets we will definitly be returning on our own..Thanks!!! |
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discover italy in boston |
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Sat, Sep 2, 06 9:00 AM |
arowat |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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During this delicious 3 hour tour, we sampled our way from Sicily to Naples to Piemonte, discovering along the way the hidden culinary treasures of the North End. Now I have learned where to buy authentic italian cookware, find authentic spices, as well as gelato imported directly from the source! Moreover, this tour provides great historical perspective and has entirely changed the way I view Boston. |
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Fun and informative |
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Fri, Sep 1, 06 3:00 PM |
lindahiggs |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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Our group was small, much to our advantage. Michele was our guide. We loved our experience. We learned so much, and had a great time. We were fortunate to have a lovely day for walking through the North End. The selection of stops gave us a wide range of experiences. We will never think about Italian food in the same way again. Our consciousness has been raised! The history of the North End is fascinating. We feel as though we really got behind the scenes of the touristy parts of the NOrth End. |
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Great tour! |
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Fri, Sep 1, 06 10:00 AM |
lkrimm |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Tour guide was friendly, well informed and very professional. Best part was the tastings! |
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Great Information -- great tour guide |
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Fri, Sep 1, 06 10:00 AM |
richlittle |
Female |
50-59 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
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My husband and I enjoyed the historical information as well as the local flavor that we received from our tour guide, Richard. The three hours went quickly as we tasted our way through the North End. Thanks for a very relaxing, delicious morning!
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Excellent, informative and fun |
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Sat, Aug 26, 06 2:00 PM |
triley |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
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Great value. |
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Great insight into the history & current happening |
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Sat, Aug 26, 06 2:00 PM |
DonnaGasper |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
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Great insight into the history & current actvities in the Norht End. Get to know the North End as a native - off the tourist path. Lively reviews and explanations by Michele. Very much enjoyed.
One comment: the amount of standing was tough - I was happy to walk but we stood for a long time in a few of the stores ~30 minutes. Probably did not affect the younger crowd.
Big crowd during the Feast of St Anthony the day we were there so big crowds in the stores/everywhere. Our tour ran late and we were disappointed that we had to leave to get out of town as we wanted to go back and shop in the places that we'd toured. Maybe you can recommend that people leave some time after the tour to shop |
