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| Michele Topor, Inc. |
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| Last 3 months | 144 | 393 | 393 | 0 | 100% | 4.9 | ||
| Last 6 months | 286 | 769 | 769 | 0 | 100% | 4.8 | ||
| Last 12 months | 412 | 1121 | 1121 | 0 | 100% | 4.9 | ||
| All | 1467 | 3870 | 3889 | 19 | 99% | 4.8 |
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(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
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| North End Market Tour | 936 | 100% | 4.8 |
| Boston Chinatown Market Tour | 185 | 100% | 4.9 |
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fun and interesting
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| Fri, Aug 28 10:00 AM | nmiller | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Other | |
| My daughter and I did this tour together and really enjoyed it. We are foodies anyway and love to cook things that are good for you. The tastings were very nice and the small shops so accomodating. We went back to some of them afterwards to purchase a few things. The guide was excellent. This was just a very memorable time with my daughter who is in grad school in Boston. | ||||||
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We all enjoyed it.
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| Wed, Aug 26 10:00 AM | auntierahrah | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
| The tour was a little different than I expected. There was more discussion about the history and culture, including the food, of the local Italian community as well as discussion about "true" Italian food. Although a little different than expected, we all (2 adults and one 10 year old) had a great time. We will definitely do the Chinese tour next time we are in Boston. | ||||||
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The perfect recipe
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| Sat, Aug 22 2:00 PM | jlundberg | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Individual | |
| Anyone with even a passing interest in cooking and eating will be delighted with this tour. The knowledgeable guide, the unique markets, the delicious samples, the fascinating information, the North End itself -- all were a recipe for a perfect afternoon. I've been on similar tours in other places and this one was by far the best. | ||||||
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Next best thing to being in Italy!
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| Sat, Aug 22 2:00 PM | sruddy66 | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Other | |
| This tour was everything that I hoped it would be and more! Beth our guide, was terrific. She added great stories, shared recipes and took a personal interest in the members of the group. The store owners and employees were outgoing, which was to be expected but you never know. They didn't disappoint one bit! In fact, one couple was celebrating their first anniversary and we were all treated to a slice of their anniv. cake, compliments of Maria's Bakery and Beth. It was the topping to a wonderful 3 hours! This tour brought back a lot of family memories of growing up Italian. Being able to participate in this experience with a family member was a treat! I've never been a great cook but I feel confident that I can be. Beth shared with us how to look for the best ingredients and how to find quality!! I will frequent these shops whenever I'm in Boston. You could tell that Beth was a teacher. She gave us some handouts which saved us from taking notes. This way, we were able to concentrate fully on what she was sharing. I will definitely do this tour again and recommend it highly to friends and family. Although the ad said that lunch was not included, I felt that the samplings that we got were more than adequate. I was pretty stuffed when I left the tour and very content! Thanks to Michele's foresight in developing this great tour. How about doing a special tour occasionally with Michele for those of us who might like another experience? | ||||||
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Fabulous Tour!
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| Sat, Aug 22 10:00 AM | berrypa | Female | 60-69 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| This was a terrific tour...fun, educational and brought back many memories (saw many visions of my Italian grandmother in our travels though the North End neighborhood streets and stores). We all had a fabulous time and are still smiling and talking about what we learned and what a great day we had! We have enthusiastically recommended this tour to friends, family and co-workers! | ||||||
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I really enjoyed the tour.
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| Sat, Aug 22 10:00 AM | wynot1 | Female | 40-49 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
| My husband and I did the tour and we both enjoyed it. i just wish that we could of bought more things to bring back home. We are from PA, so it made it a littler harder, with flying. We are going to try to order on line some of the items that we tryed. We are also going to cook a little differently. I would recomment this tour to anyone. It would make a really good girl weekend trip. | ||||||
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Informative and tasty tour!
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| Sat, Aug 22 9:30 AM | sabinstravel | Female | 60-69 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
| Having taken the wonderful North End Market Tour several years ago, we looked forward to this Market Tour of Chinatown and were not disappointed. Jim, the leader, is informative about food, Chinese history and language, and this area specifically. The shops chosen are both unique to Chinatown and traditional in products. The highlight is the dim sum lunch. We knew nothing about these wonderful dishes (other than Chinese buffets at a hometown restaurant) and would have had no idea of how to order them or even find a restaurant specializing in them. Absolutely great! Attitude is everything: be prepared to have the opportunity to taste unusual and unexpected things....it's worth it! | ||||||
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Very informative
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| Sat, Aug 22 9:30 AM | dclgraham | Female | 50-59 | Local | Family With Children | |
| The tour guide was extremely knowledgeble, with lots of interesting facts and personal stories of Chinatown. Food was wonderful, really enjoyed the Dim Sum luncheon at the end. I would recommend this tour to anyone. | ||||||
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So much fun!
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| Sat, Aug 22 9:00 AM | shngstar | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Other | |
| I loved the North End Market tour. As a daughter of Italian heritage and an avid viewer of the Food Network I thought this tour was perfect. We got to tour the best variety of stores and taste delicious foods. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very well known in the neighborhood. He shared his knowledge of the history of the neighborhood and his thoughts on recipes and using the different ingredients we were able to taste. My husband and I had a great time and suggest it to anyone who is interested in cooking and the Italian culture! | ||||||
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This tour was fantastic!
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| Fri, Aug 21 10:00 AM | Melissa9764 | Female | 40-49 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Other | |
| My son (age 23) and I took this tour on 8/21/09. I was the one that really wanted to go. He offered to come along since my husband only had time for business. After all we had seen and done during our short time in Boston, my son and I agreed we enjoyed our North End Market Tour the most. We wish we could have stayed longer and took the tour of China Town. Jim Becker was our guide and he did a fantastic job. | ||||||
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Excellent tour
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| Fri, Aug 21 10:00 AM | deburgoon | Female | 60-69 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
| We thoroughly enjoyed the North End Market Tour and highly recommend it. Our guide, Jim, was outstanding, not only with his knowledge of cooking and the various shops but also with the providing us with the history of the North End. You do not need to be a "foodie" to benefit from this tour. | ||||||
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A Great Time
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| Fri, Aug 21 10:00 AM | 4ddiane | Female | 50-59 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| Do you know the difference between a male and female eggplant? Why is it important? What do you really know about balsamic vinegar. Where are the best places to visit off of Hanover Street? If you want a excellent learning experience, lots of interesting local information, and a real taste of the North End, this is the trip for you. We had a blast. We sampled vegetables, fruit, pastry, meats and cheeses and even more. I must do for anyone who lives in the area as well as touristas. Well worth the money. | ||||||
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A must do tour when visiting the city!!
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| Wed, Aug 19 2:00 PM | DebParziale | Female | 50-59 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| Jim was our tour guide and he shared so much information about the history of the North End, the food, the culture. He was phenomenal, as was the tour itself. We absolutely loved the markets, bakery and wine store. We are planning a trip to Tuscanny next fall with a group of friends and Jim gave us so much helpful information for us to bring back to our group to share. The samples of food were terrific. It is amazing to find out the 'stuff' we don't know about Italian cuisine. I would take the tour again in a heartbeat!!! Thanks so much. | ||||||
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fun for locals and tourists
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| Wed, Aug 19 2:00 PM | Balex8t8 | Female | 20-29 | Local | Other | |
| The tour was great. It combined culinary, historical, and practical information. We learned things ranging from the history of the neighborhood to how to store olive oil to the sordid history of American balsamic vinegar. We were shown shops that were non-touristy, even a market with no sign and no phone number. I just moved to the area so now I know quality places to shop. However, tourists would enjoy the tour as well. Delicious samples too!!! | ||||||
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Learned more than expected
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| Wed, Aug 19 10:00 AM | bschneider | Male | 60-69 | Local | Other | |
| My wife and I took this North End Market Tour on the advice of a friend. We only live a couple of miles away in the South End. I learned more than I expected about food, not just Italian cuisine, but food in general. We love to dine out, and now I see why certain restaurants are outstanding in their selection and quality of food. Our guide, Jim, was an ex chef who worked in, as well as owned fine restaurants The suggestions he gave will help my own shopping , cooking, and dining needs. It was a hot day, but the pace of the tour was just right and worth every penny!! Take this tour, even if you think you know the North End. | ||||||
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