| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? [v] |
Group Type? |
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Very Enjoyable Afternoon
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| Sat, Nov 14 1:00 PM |
CharleneT |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| My friends and I enjoy movies and we are of an age to be familiar with most of the movies that were talked about. I particularly enjoyed the manner in which the film was run and then you would be there at the very location. The bus was comfortable and the sound system was excellent. Doug, the owner and our tour operator obviously enjoyed the material he talked about and is a wonderful ambassador for the Monterey area. Much of the tour centers on the 17 Mile Drive so if you are very familiar with this area you might want to rethink this tour, however a member of my group who knew it well thought he got a whole new perspective about it. The high point for me was getting out at Pebble Beach and being able to wander around. Views to die for! The street scenes of Monterey and Pacific Grove were more fleeting and not to much of Carmel. I also think this tour would be of greater interest to young people/foreign visitors if there was more history of the area included as what was included is quite fascinating. Also this is not a tour for young children. When I think back about it the 3 hours went speeding by and there is something to be said for "leave the driving to us." |
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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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GREAT, MUST-SEE TOUR!
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| Wed, Oct 14 1:00 PM |
ChefAnn |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Doug, the owner of Monterey Movie Tours, has done a wonderful job of putting together movie clips from many movies and then driving us by where the scene was filmed. He also stopped the bus and allowed us to get off 2 x, once along 17 mile drive, the second at Pebble Beach, so that was wonderful too. A very enjoyable tour, I did not want it to end! GO!
Make sure you ask for a Senior or AAA discount before booking. |
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Excellent tour, especially if you like old films.
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| Mon, Sep 28 1:00 PM |
JanQuiroz |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This was a very unique tour, and was really worth the price! The tour operator was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of background information about the area. I would recommend it for your first trip to the Monterey Peninsula, as it give you an idea of various places of interest, and then you can plan to spend more time in targetted areas later. |
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Historic, Scenic, Movie Tour
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| Mon, Sep 28 1:00 PM |
FrancesMcGre |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This tour was so much more than a movie tour. I really enjoyed hearing the history of the area and seeing the beautiful coastline of the Monterey Bay. Seeing the movie clips, then seeing the spot where they were filmed was awesome. I had no idea that so many movies were filmed or had scenes from this area. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and really knew his movies and history. I have lived in this area for over 30 years and this is the first time I have taken this tour. From now on, it will be a must when I have visitors. I highly recommend it. |
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Tourism made easy for the old movie buff
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| Thu, Sep 24 1:00 PM |
queenmob |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My husband and I recently took our son (age 7) and our mother on the Movie Bus this september and we're pleasantly surprised that the owner of the line was giving the tour personally. He had great hollywood charm, and lots of personal stories to elaborate on the basic concept of the tour. Matching up the locations with the scenes is interesting, but it is the behind the scene narration that makes the three hour tour fly by.
The only down side of the tour is that most of the movies filmed in Monterey were made before 1960, so you might want to brush up on some classic hollywood before taking the tour.
The bus is very comfortable and every guest is provided personal headphones and plenty of screens to view the clips. The bus makes well timed stops including pebble beach lodge, if you have an extra 50,000 dollars sitting around I recommend the gift shops there.
Over all this tour is a good choice for elderly tourists because of it's comfort and accessibility. It's also nice if you want to go scouting for other places to visit in the area, or want to take it easy after hiking or kayaking. Very young children who travel well are ok, but kids between 5 and 10 might get restless.
If I could change anything I would add a stop in Carmel-by-the-sea because it's so hard to park there, a bus would be ideal. |
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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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Beautiful scenery and interesting information.
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| Tue, Aug 4 1:00 PM |
raelenezenti |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| A great way to experience the Monterey Peninsula with interesting information provided by driver and guide ( in our case the owner). |
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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. |
