| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? [v] |
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Good tour for anyone - Great tour for movie buffs
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| Thu, Apr 10, 08 1:00 PM |
EllenMange49 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This was a good comprehensive tour of the Monterey peninsula, including the Pebble beach property and Carmel. What makes it especially fun is the way the tour has prepared clips of some of the many Hollywood movies that were filmed in the area. And you get an idea of what has changed or stayed the same in the intervening years.
It's quite something to see Clint Eastwood walking down the steps to his car and finding Evelyn (Play Misty for Me) in the very spot you are looking at from the bus. The building and the steps are the same as they were in the movie. It's a bit different when you watch a clip of Marilyn Monroe leaving her shift at the cannery. The cannery building is gone, but you can still see the street and the wall on Cannery Row where the scene was filmed. Learn more about the famous beach scene in From Here to Eternity, or Elizabeth Taylor's riding in National Velvet. There are some newer movies too. Our 11 and 14-year-olds enjoyed seeing all the movie clips in between gorgeous views of the seashore and wildlife. |
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No continuous filming
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| Mon, Mar 10, 08 1:00 PM |
joymills |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| As I took your tour I was very happy with the knowledge and info provided as we proceeded along the route .BUT!! To be told to turn off my video camera and that NO continuous filming is allowed due to copy write laws and infringement was not only a load it was also embarassing!!! No where in any info that was provided to me before I took this tour was there any disclaimer stating that continuous filming was not allowed ..If you do not want this to take place on your tours then it should be stated in the info provided before the tour is taken.Not everyone in this world is out to infringe on someone elses rights!!!! I simply was having a great time and was totally in the zone.Well until that happened and of course spoiled the rest of the tour!!!!!! I will never take this tour again simply because of this embarassing and stupid assumption. Regards Mr. L. Mills |
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excellent
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| Mon, Aug 20, 07 1:00 PM |
chriscairl |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Lots of info about movies and the area. |
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Fanrastic
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| Sun, Apr 1, 07 1:00 PM |
JanetLKatz |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Great way to see the 17 mile scenic drive and learn information about the area, the sites and its history. Loved spending time at Pebble Beach |
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great detailed tour
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| Sat, Sep 2, 06 1:00 PM |
naomikirkwoo |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| tour guide was owner, very enthusiastic and informed.
would recommend without a doubt. |
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best ever!!!!!!!!
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| Fri, Oct 23 1:00 PM |
eisenstarka |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Monterey Movie Tour
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| Sun, Sep 6 1:00 PM |
Sandyrayecl |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| I have been to the Monterey Peninsula many times,as I live nearby. This was a different and great way to show friends who come to visit., especially if you are limited on time and want them to experience this beautifu area! This tour was fantastic; enjoying the scenery as I didn't have to drive. Doug, the tour guide had stories that added local color. I am a movie buff, having owned a video store for ten years. It was great to see clips from old movies, filmed here. Doug, the tour director was great, very informative, and really knew the history of the area! |
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A Definite Must!!! Book tour BEFORE you sightsee!
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| Sat, Aug 22 1:00 PM |
DRMMCH |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| We took the Saturday Movie Tour, 1pm -- The bus arrived on time and Doug, the owner, was our guide. He has a voice made for radio and he is very knowledgeable about the area, the movies and the connections that make this tour possible. We could have listened and toured all day with him. Doug is full of helpful hints and suggestions about things to do, became our camera man when we felt the urge for a Kodak Moment (and needed a photo of the two of us), and he clearly has a passion for the movies and local area. He is a people person for sure. He helped make our trip to Monterey and Carmel memorable.
As an aside, Doug was kind enough to run our tour even though there were only 6 people on board. Unrelated to Scenic Movie Tours, a bus broke down that was supposed to have brought in an additional 16 or so passengers to join us on the Scenic Movie Tour. So, in essence, we had a very exclusive tour. Doug was candid about the misfortune of the other travelers and was still willing to let the show go on. He is the type of person you would love to meet for luch or dinner to learn more about his experiences and stories. The tour was simply not enough --Hats off to Doug!
Bottom line, you will love this tour! This is not one of those dopey Duck Tour Adventures that you see in many cities. It will be better appreciated by teens and adults so don't drag you kids on board and expect them to sit and enjoy the tour. Again, it is not a Duck tour -- small children would likely spoil the tour for the rest of the bus in our opinion.
Do not hesitate for a moment to book yourself or your group for this event. It would also be a good idea to book this tour before you go sightseeing so that you have the benefit of the many tidbits about the area that you learn from Doug. Then, when you return to sightsee after the tour is over, you will have a better appreciation for what you are seeing and where you want to spend your time.
Bob and Marsha |
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Fun Tour
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| Wed, Jul 29 1:00 PM |
Louferruzzi |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Great time, doug did an excellent job. |
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Movie Tour
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| Wed, Jul 29 1:00 PM |
hasan1 |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Great Tour! Very informative, entertaining and very comfortable coach transportation. |
