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MicheleTopor

  Michele Topor, Inc.
Ratings Summary:   Rating: 4.8 (1002)
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Last 3 months 132 340 341 1 99% 4.8
Last 6 months 262 691 694 3 99% 4.8
Last 12 months 378 1002   1007   5 99% 4.8
All 1060 2764 2783 19 99% 4.8
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North End Market Tour 857 98% 4.8
Boston Chinatown Market Tour 145 100% 4.9
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Rating: 4
knowledgable, enthusiastic tourguide!!
Sat, Apr 8, 06   1:00 PM courtallia Female 20-29 Local Couple on a Date
I found out about this tour from a friend. My husband and I visit the North End quite frequently, so I thought this would be a good idea for his birthday. We attended the tour on a chilly Saturday afternoon. Our guide's name was Dick and he was wonderful! We visited many markets that we never knew about! My husband's parents are originally from Sicily, so for him, this tour was like being with his family!Thank you for helping us make a great memory!
Rating: 5
A wonderful tour; Dick is a great tour guide
Sat, Apr 8, 06   9:00 AM sheiladavis Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
My sister-in-law, my niece and I came to the North End to sample food and see the historic stores and restaurants. Dick was so well-informed and showed us all of the original stores and told us wonderful stories about the area. Although I've been to the NE many times, I didn't know a lot about it's history. We had a great time, even in the very cold morning. I was a tad disappointed in the tiny amounts of food we were given. The tastes were the same samples that people coming in and out of the shop were given. I guess I was expecting that we would be sitting down and having small portions of food on plates or napkins. It seemed that the entire admission price goes to the guide and the company, rather than to purchase of food from the purveyers. Perhaps by charging a tiny bit more, you could increase the sample sizes a bit. Thank you for this enlightening experience! sheila davis Studio City, CA
Rating: 5
Great.
Wed, Apr 5, 06   2:00 PM Wilhelmus Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Have recommended it to a lot of people already
Rating: 5
I felt like I had visited Italy!
Wed, Apr 5, 06   10:00 AM chefcarol Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Individual
I spent my 1st morning of a week in Boston on this tour. It was so wonderful! I returned twice with friends to shop and eat. It was such a treat! If you happen to be traveling alone or have some time to yourself in Boston, don't hesitate to sign up for the tour. There were several people on our tour that came alone. Four of us even stayed after the morning tour and had lunch together. It was an unexpected treat to make 3 new friends. We also learned that several of the stores have websites to order from when you get home.
Rating: 5
Paul gave a fantastic tour
Wed, Apr 5, 06   10:00 AM Manning Female 30-39 Local Group of Friends
I have been recommmending the tour to everyone I have come in contact with over the past week-- coworkers, friends, family, etc. It was fantastic (even in the horrible rain/snow/cold)!
Rating: 5
Better than we had hoped!
Sat, Apr 1, 06   10:00 AM bethie Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
My partner and I have been to Italy several times. Being "foodies" we love the flavors of Italy and try to duplicate dishes at home. With the help of Cental Market and Whole Foods here, we have great ingredients. Michelle gave us great tips, what to look for on the cans of plum tomatoes, and how to tell female from male eggplants (who knew??) Just enought to kick our cooking "up a notch"! Through sampling at the markets, we found great meats, a few new cheeses and wonderful olive oil. The day after the tour, we bought and bought! Michelle was interesting and seemed to know everyone in the streets and the market proprietors.. She provided a rich history of the neighborhood, that added to our enjoyment of the tour. I highly recommend her tour to cooking enthusiasts, history buffs or first-time visitors to Boston.
Rating: 5
Fun and educational especially if interested in fo
Fri, Mar 31, 06   3:00 PM gailrwelch Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
I knew from friends this was a tour of the "north end". I did not realize it was a culinary tour. However, my adult daughter and I took this tour. Both of us enjoy cooking and the knowledge that Paul, our tour guide, shared with us was incredible. It was not only about the history of the "north end" but also about how to cook certain foods we saw at the grocery store (some we'd never heard of). We learned of the various balsamic vinegars, olive oils, wines, etc. Paul was also very articulate, professional and would welcome him to my home. We felt that comfortable with him. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to know more of the neighborhood, it's origins and of course appreciates the quality of good food.
Rating: 5
This was a second time for me
Sat, Mar 25, 06   2:00 PM pattihoward Female 40-49 Local Group of Friends
A friend took me once and i inturned took a friend for het birthday.
Rating: 5
Enjoyed tourguides enthusiasm and knowledge
Sat, Mar 25, 06   1:00 PM linruss Female 50-59 Local Couple on a Date
My husband and I went as a date and although he was the only guy on the tour it was so much fun and great to learn about a culture and its food. Michele is very knowlegeable about the North End, the food, drink and most importantly all the neighborhood folks! We have already recommended it to a few friends and had a wonderful meal at Artu's after the tour!!!!
Rating: 5
Highlight of my trip to Boston!
Sat, Mar 25, 06   1:00 PM maryvbarrett Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
This is a wonderful small tour with an enthusiastic and well-informed leader. I've already checked the websites of some of the places we visited--I want more!
Rating: 5
Great Tour!
Sat, Mar 25, 06   10:00 AM katybrand Female 20-29 Combination Group of Friends
This tour was excellent! We got a sense of the history of the area, as well as, exposure to the local cuisine. Our tour guide was very informative, and would point us in the right direction if he didn't know the answer to any specific questions. I would definitely recommend it!
Rating: 4
Great tour, but disclosure needed!!
Sat, Mar 25, 06   10:00 AM lovelangdon Female 20-29 Local Family Without Children
The tour was great and we learned a lot. We were a little disappointed to arrive and find out that MicheleTopor was not giving the tour. It should be disclosed that someone else will be giving the tour. Others on the tour were also disappointed by this. Also, we learned about the tour in a newspaper ad which stated the price was $39.00, but when the tickets were booked the tour was a higher price. Overall the tour ended up being very good, we learned a lot about food and new places that we will sure be back to shop at in the North End.
Rating: 5
Great Tour!
Fri, Mar 24, 06   10:00 AM jackberk Unspecified Unspecified Domestic Tourist(s) Unspecified
Michelle is the best. Highly Recommended!
Rating: 5
Best tour ever
Fri, Mar 17, 06   10:00 AM deeshepherd2 Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
This was an excellent tour. Our guide was well acquainted with the area and the people of the North End. The stores were fascinating as were the sharing of samples at each stop. I highly recommend this North End Tour.
Rating: 5
Great again
Fri, Mar 17, 06   10:00 AM kawnek Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
My husband and I did this tour a few years ago and enjoyed it. This time my mom and her significant other joined us. They loved it and we all enjoyed the tour guide - Paul. I have to tell you, according to some other comments Paul had a bad tour while back, so I was a bit concerned. However, the tour was great and we came away with more details, food information and a great place for lunch. The best part is going back the next day and buying all the stuff that I liked!
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