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| Last 3 months | 140 | 383 | 383 | 0 | 100% | 4.9 | ||
| Last 6 months | 282 | 761 | 761 | 0 | 100% | 4.8 | ||
| Last 12 months | 412 | 1121 | 1121 | 0 | 100% | 4.9 | ||
| All | 1471 | 3882 | 3901 | 19 | 99% | 4.8 |
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(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
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| North End Market Tour | 942 | 100% | 4.8 |
| Boston Chinatown Market Tour | 179 | 100% | 4.9 |
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"Must do" tour
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| Wed, Jun 17 10:00 AM | Agostino | Female | 50-59 | International Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
| This tour was brilliant. The details and descriptions of food interwoven with the Italian way of life, the samples we tasted, the obvious love that our host has for the Italian way of life and food was engaging and contagious. This tour is a "must do" for anyone visiting Boston. | ||||||
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Loved it and Learned a lot!
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| Wed, Jun 17 10:00 AM | enradcliff | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
| My family and I loved the food tour of the North End! Jim was a great guide- he was very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and a lot of fun! We enjoyed the different stores we went to and the different ingredients we got to taste. We could not get enough of Maria's amaretto macaroons! We also love the prosciutto and cheese from the meat grocery we went to. Thanks for a great time! | ||||||
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Left wanting to see more
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| Sat, Jun 13 1:00 PM | MargoBellock | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
| I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like a more in-depth look at the North End of Boston. I loved meeting Pat, the 94 year old resident of North End, sitting on his park bench, dressed up, and loving to talk to each group of people as they passed. He could surely tell the stories about that street in those early years of the century. The stores we visited were authentic, the owners and family members genuine. I felt like we talked a little too much, spent too much time in a very few establishments. I wanted to see more than that one small area of the neighborhood. A more fast paced, more coverage, etc. would be my recommendation. | ||||||
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Not what I anticipated
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| Sat, Jun 13 1:00 PM | PSPEZZAFERRI | Female | 30-39 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| I had been wanting to do the tour for years and was very excited about it. It was the perfect day weather wise and the tour guide was very personable. It was different than I had anticipated. There seem to be alot of discussion on history which seem to overshadow the "food" aspect. I was also a little disappointed in the tastings that we did. Some of the foods were an odd choice and trying the balsamic & olive oil by spoon caught be by surprise. I loved the concept, it just didn't meet my expectations. | ||||||
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Excellent-visited shops I didn't know were there!
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| Sat, Jun 13 10:00 AM | annief123 | Female | 50-59 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| The tour gave us a different perspective on the North End,even tough we've been there many times. Found some places I will make a destination next time we visit. Thank you - we'll be doing your Chinatown tour next! | ||||||
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Entertaining, informative tour
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| Sat, Jun 13 10:00 AM | JMRioux | Female | 30-39 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| Our tour guide was easy to follow and fun to boot. (It probably helped that she is a special education teacher.) The amount of knowledge she relayed was amazing. The tour was so informative and the food was amazing. My husband and I immediately began planning shopping trips to the Italian shops we toured. We are already planning taking our parents on the tour next month. | ||||||
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Exploring Chinatown
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| Sat, Jun 13 9:30 AM | defrost49 | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
| Perfect driving directions led us to a small parking garage in Chinatown. We were nervous about driving into Boston but it was easy. Jim was a great tour leader with experience living/studying in China and also as a professional chef. He was always concerned for our comfort. It was good to sit in a small garden area for his history lecture before we started out. The food samples were perfect and I think we all saved our little boxes of candy until after our dim sum meal. My husband and I shouldn't have eaten a pastry before the tour since Jim had a savory bun for each of us to begin the tour. We felt welcome in each shop both during the tour and after when we returned to shop. Allow plenty of shopping time after lunch. I highly recommend making a grocery list based on recipes you want to try because there are so many things you will want to buy at the market. I had a folded grocery bag in my purse. It was lovely to share the dim sum lunch with other members of the tour group and have Jim explain each dish as well as more information about Chinatown history. My husband has spent years avoiding trips to Boston but he really enjoyed the tour and thought Jim was a terrific host. All in the tour except my husband had been on the North End Tour. The tours are a great way to learn about very unique neighborhoods. A great map and list of Jim's favorite restaurants was also included. I hope to return soon for more great dining and shopping. | ||||||
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Had a great time
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| Sat, Jun 13 9:30 AM | znutty1 | Female | 40-49 | Local | Unspecified | |
| The tour was not lead by Michele but we had a blast any way. The food was really good and our guide made sure we weren't given anything too exotic. He explained them but told us we could go back and get the exotic items if we wished. It ended with Dim Sum and I enjoyed everything that was served to us. | ||||||
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Culture, History, and Food
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| Sat, Jun 13 9:00 AM | snowbunny | Female | 30-39 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Group of Friends | |
| This is a great walking tour of the local culture, wonderful food samples, and the history of the North End. Highly recommend. | ||||||
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Italy in 6 blocks
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| Sat, Jun 13 9:00 AM | NANCYHOUHA | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Group of Friends | |
| Easy walk, great history and information. Wonderful stores and tastes. Try it, you'll like it ~ we did! | ||||||
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Outsanding!!!
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| Fri, Jun 12 3:00 PM | rickfriedel | Male | 40-49 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| My wife and I would highly recommend the North End Market Tour. We had a terrific time learning about the history of the North End, and we now know several excellent places to shop for wine, pastries, olive oil, spices, etc. The hand-outs were great. Jim Becker was a fantastic guide given is knowledge of the history of the North End and his experience as a chef. We loved it! | ||||||
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The North End - A look from the inside
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| Fri, Jun 12 10:00 AM | vgray1780 | Female | 50-59 | Local | Group of Friends | |
| The North End has always been a section of Boston with fantastic restaurants. This tour definitely gives the neighborhood a whole new personality - the mercados, wine shops, coffee shops and throw in some history and culture and now I will visit not just for the restaurants but will make a few more stops along the way. | ||||||
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Fantastic
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| Thu, Jun 11 9:30 AM | jwarchol | Male | 60-69 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| My wife and I are from western Massachusetts and have never explored Chinatown. After this tour with Jim Becker, we plan to enthusiastically go back for many more visits. The tour flew by as we meandered the streets and stopped at the various shops, including bakeries, herbal stores, and restaurants. Throughout all of it, Jim provided the fascinating history of the area in a well-paced and planned presentation. His knowledge of Chinese culture is amazing. No question could stump him and the culminating dim sum lunch was perfect. We're hoping this company will offer more tours like this of other neighborhoods. By the way, Michele's North End tour is also excellent. | ||||||
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Terrific!!
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| Wed, Jun 10 2:00 PM | samthornham | Male | 70+ | Domestic Tourist(s) | Unspecified | |
| Our tour quide was just the best....he was not just knowledgeable about the foods and the markets but all aspects of the North End. Great sense of humor too. Thanks for an extraordinary after noon. | ||||||
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Professional, informative, fun, and delicious!
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| Wed, Jun 10 9:30 AM | meanderson | Female | 20-29 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| Jim was the most professional and knowledgeable tour guide I've seen yet. The tour exceeded our expectations. We learned a lot, tasted some delicious food, and got some great restaurant/cooking recommendations as well. I'd highly recommend it to anyone! | ||||||
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