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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Fun & interesting |
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Sat, Aug 16 12:00 PM |
ssabater |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Individual |
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The pace for this tour was good, we visited 5 locations with samples at each. As a local I wanted to be introduced to places I did know. The discovery of the Maribel shop was a gem. The tour guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I would recommend this tour. |
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A fun, unusual, and tasty experience |
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Fri, Aug 8 12:00 PM |
annlop |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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As a resident of neighboring NJ, I enjoy seeking out different things to do in NYC. When I came across the chocolate tour, I knew right away that it was a must for this chocolate lover and I didn't have to do much convincing for two friends to join me. It did not disappoint. Tour guide Burt was knowledgeable about how and where chocolate is made, the history, and the differences among the many chocolatiers. He was genuinely enthusiastic and seemed to be enjoying himself just as much as we were. Despite being regular NYC visitors, we were unaware of some of the places we visited and enjoyed his description of the offerings at each shop so that we could make informed decisions about what to try. The tour company could enrich the experience further with some kind of handout with, say, a history of chocolate, what to look for in chocolate, and maybe even a chocolate-related souvenir. |
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Brilliantly Decadent |
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Fri, Aug 1 12:00 PM |
jamesrmoore |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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The NYC Luxury Chocolate Tour was a really good time and highly educational. I have lived in NYC for over 5 years but had never visited any of the shops on the tour. Our tour guide, Bert, was unbelievable knowledgeable about the chocolates themselves and how they are made. I would definitely make a point to request Bert as your tour guide. He was amazing! |
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The Perfect Chocolate Lovers Experience! |
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Fri, Jul 25 12:00 PM |
Avalon7 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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My two kids and I (11 & 15) went on the Luxury Chocolate tour lead by Burt. I expected it to be fun, but the tour exceeded those expectations. It was the "Burt Factor"! Burt was a delight, fun and pleasant but beyond that, he really knows chocolate - EVERYTHING about chocolate, and I thought I knew it all. He also was happy to answer so many other questions I had about visiting the city, and we followed his advice with great result. I will tell everyone that this tour is a MUST on their what to do in NYC list! |
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highly recommended! |
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Fri, Jul 25 12:00 PM |
gennychin |
Female |
Under 20 |
International Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
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Both me and my mom are chocolate fanatics, and when coming upon this tour, we immediately signed up. Needless to say, the chocolates are absolutely out-of-this-world! Not only did we have a great time tasting the chocolates (with the tv crew filming us), our wonderful guide gave us a detailed history of chocolates, along with interesting facts that we never knew.
High recommended! |
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Great tour, great service |
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Fri, Jul 18 12:00 PM |
Tojusi |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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We took the tour on a very hot day in mid-July 2008. For whatever reason, the other participants (not our party) had cancelled - leaving just the two of us with the guide. It was very professional of them not to cancel the whole tour. This left us to enjoy a "private tour". The tour is nice - there is some walking but the distances are not great. The chocolate shops are high-quality. There are 5 shops, and the tour includes 2 pieces of chocolate at each shop. And that is plenty! Plus, there is the opportunity to purchase... |
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Unexpected Highlight |
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Fri, Jul 11 12:00 PM |
melli1 |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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We booked this tour rather last minute after reading some excellent reviews from the Guardian and online.
Burt was our affable host who took us round 5 beautiful chocolate shops, each with their own distinct style and tastes! He was highly articulate and knowledgable on the subject of chocolate and both of us (my boyfriend and I) felt we learnt a lot from him! One of the main highlights for us was talking to a real local who knew the areas around town to recommend, what to look out for and sights/sounds not to be missed. Burt clearly had a good relationship with the chocolate shop staff as they all greated him like long lost friends and made us all feel very welcome.
Thank you for providing this tour and we would recommend it to anyone going to New York! (P.S. you should set one up in London...) |
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Good time |
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Sat, Jul 5 12:00 PM |
fordtractor4 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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This tour was interesting - not only for locating fine chocolate shops that I would not have found on my own, but for the knowledgable guide. Bert was very friendly, interesting and informative. I was unaware of the number of different things one should know about fine chocolates. I would suggest making sure to eat something or have a starch filled snack with you since the infusion of chocolate sort of makes you "high". I enjoyed this tour and am planning to do another walking tour with Bert when we return to NY in the fall. |
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Good Fun and Educational |
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Fri, Jul 4 12:00 PM |
hmonroe |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Our guide was very well informed, and we had great fun sampling the chocolate. Lots of walking, but it was worth it. |
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TOTALLY FANTASTIC!!! |
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Sat, Jun 28 12:00 PM |
mrok007 |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It was a fabulous experience, we gladly recommend it to erveyone who loves chocolate! We tasted delicious and original pieces of chocolate. If, by chance, your guide brings you to Charbonnel & Walker, please try the "pink ball" (Stawberry and Champagne truffle). Also, we REALLY appreciate our guide, Bert. It was totally a great experience! |
