| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Wonderful Experience - highly recommend
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| Sun, Mar 18, 07 1:00 PM |
mainiacjo |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| We enjoyed our visit with the owner Doug and were delighted with his knowledge of both movie trivia and the Monterey/Carmel area. He made it a very pleasant experience and we're sure to recommend to others. |
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Tour guide is excellent
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| Thu, Mar 15, 07 1:00 PM |
gedietel |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Doug, the tour guide for the Monterey Movie Tour, is a genial and well-informed person as to the movies made in the Monterey area. He provided us with many details about the film clips that were shown and thus enhanced the experience. I did feel that the stop at Pebble Beach for 45 minutes was too long, given that the tour was 3 hours long; no movie information was thus given during this long break. On an overall basis, however, I would highly recommend this tour for movie buffs. |
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Informative and enjoyable
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| Fri, Mar 2, 07 1:00 PM |
tokyopenny |
Male |
70+ |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Director was knowledgeable and entertaining.
Having been to this area many times, some areas were unnecessary.
For first time visitors, this is almost a must.
Bus seats were a bit too close = uncomfotable.
Head sets seemed to break easily. |
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Great Trip
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| Sat, Feb 24, 07 1:00 PM |
zuleyma |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I had a great time on the tour. Very relaxing and informative. I'm going back to Monterey for the full-day. |
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Fantastic Tour to Include on your Itinery!
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| Sun, Feb 18, 07 1:00 PM |
Grandkids |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| If you are local, or from distance away I strongly recommend including this in on time spent on the Peninsula! Doug is a great tour guide, so enthusiastic and friendly.
Anita |
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Pleasant Enough
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| Sat, Feb 17, 07 1:00 PM |
Jquill |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Not much enthusiam. Just a bus ride with some movie history. |
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NO OTHER TOUR LIKE IT
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| Sat, Feb 17, 07 1:00 PM |
kristygray |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Unspecified |
| Our tour guide was amazing - He knew so much about the movies but most importanly the surrounding areas where we toured. His knowlegdge was outstanding and I have never had a better tour guide - I can't wait to bring my parents (they will love it)....
The Gray's |
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We five ladies enjoyed all three hours!
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| Sun, Jan 28, 07 1:00 PM |
marshaconway |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| We all (ages 56-85) appreciated the ease of finding the tour pick-up spot, the choice of a wide variety of films, the comfort of the coach, and the courtesy and careful preparation of the driver/guide. There are several movies we all want to see or see again now! |
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Movies Come Alive!
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| Sun, Jan 28, 07 1:00 PM |
JoanStorman |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
| My husband and I booked the tour mainly because we enjoy the movies (actually going to the movie theater) but after seeing the clips and sites of many of the older movies such as "A Summer Place" - "From Here To Eternity" etc. we have decided to rent the DVD's and enjoy them again with our new knowledge of the history of the films.
The entire three hours was filled with film clips, a wonderful narration by our tour guide, Doug, and stops at some of the most scenic and beautiful places on the Peninsula.
We would highly recommend the tour to anyone wishing a more intimate knowledge of the films, sites and magnificent landscape. Doug made the scenes come alive for us with the personal stories of his experiences and relationships.
Joan and Dave Storman |
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BEST WAY TO SEE A LOT OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
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| Tue, Jan 23, 07 1:00 PM |
mmueller382 |
Female |
70+ |
Local |
Other |
| Organization was important to me and the tour was well described in brochures and on the Internet. I bought two tickets through ZERVE, on the Internet. I was inspired by an article I read on the site which was written by a freelance writer who had been on the Movie Tour. The article was printed in the Travel Section, San Francisco Chronicle, February 29, 2004. I found it with GOOGLE, "Monterey Movie Tours."
1. Parking in a covered garage, close to the tour departure. CHEAP! $5 for all day.
2.15 minute orientation from owner/driver Doug provided an overview of the history of the Monterey Movie Tours by bus. Established his credentials as a native of the area and his contacts with notable movie greats who reside in the area.
3.Timing of the tour and the three stops off the bus.
4. Knowledge of the history of the Peninsula in addition to the movie sites filmed in
the area. A great variety in the sites. Nothing was duplicated.
5.The small friendly group of eight people was a bonus for the ease for quick exiting for each stop. Reboarding seemed to provide more time and certainly easier to have the best view for photography.
6. Among the group were visitors from Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Colorado. One was from Korea and two from the bay area and local.
7. A great stop at Pebble Beach Lodge overlooking the Golf Course and the Bay. Five of the group spent the time on the deck, shared a table, and ordered a cold beverage.
All the elements of a good tour was enjoyed with the balmy weather, sunshine, and incredible scenery. I would recommend the tour to anyone who plans a visit to the Monterey Peninsula. Mary Mueller, San Jose, CA
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