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Rating Summary:
Rating: 4.3  43 rating points
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Last 3 months 8 16 3 = 13 86% 4.1
Last 6 months 13 26 3 = 23 91% 4.2
Last 12 months 24 46 3 = 43 95% 4.3
All 592 1,420 20 = 1,400 98% 4.6
Ratings by Activity
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
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The NYC Luxury Chocolate Tour 32 100% 4.4 Read Reviews Info & Tickets
The NYC New Cuisine Chocolate Tour 11 86% 4.0 Read Reviews Info & Tickets
The Union Square Chocolate, Wine & Culture Tour 0 0% 0.0
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Rating: 5
Well worth the drive!
Sat, Mar 14, 09   12:00 PM mitsukai424 Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
We drove 4 hours to NY to take this tour - as a surprise for my husband. Our guide was waiting for us at the designated spot and once the entire tour had arrived (15 people) we started out. For a walking tour, the furthest we had to walk from one store to the next was about 7 short blocks, so no one got overly tired. The guide scheduled bathroom stops, and gave us enough time at each location so that we didn't feel rushed. We went to five gourmet chocolate shops where we were able to choose two pieces of chocolate from their entire collection while the guide gave us a little history of the shop and the chocolate making process. There was also plenty of time to buy more chocolates if you wanted (the prices were not outrageous - but they were in line with the fine product). At the end of the tour my husband and I decided to have lunch and our guide was kind enough to point out nearby locations. All in all it was a fun and decadent tour. At first, 10 samples doesn't seem like much, but we were definitely chocolated out by the end and even saved a few for the next day. We look forward to taking more tours with this company and even handed out the brochures the guide gave us to shoppers we met in Bloomingdales who overheard us talking about how much fun we had.
Rating: 5
Scrum-diddly-umpshis!
Sat, Mar 14, 09   12:00 PM KMQ824 Female 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
This tour was soooooooooooo good! Such good chocolate to taste and the tour guide was a lot of fun and super nice. I unfortunately was a little late for the tour and the tour guide, Bert, called my cell phone to tell us where to meet him. He also was going to get us samples from the places we might have missed...thankfully nothing was missed! We even got more than just two samples at some places. It was absolutely delicious! I have been to NYC a bunch of times and probably have past these chocolate shops and never even thought twice about going in them. I will definitely have to stop by them again to try some more chocolate!
Rating: 5
Highly recommend this tour!
Sat, Mar 7, 09   12:00 PM rothjess Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
A friend and I went on this tour when we were visiting from the DC area. We had a great time! Not only was the chocolate fabulous, but the tour was very informational and Burt is fantastic! At first, I was a little hesitant due to the price, but it was a great value for what we had. Each shop had 2 - 3 things for us to try and they were all very welcoming. There was no pressure at any time - to buy, to hurry up, to not ask questions, etc. It was all very relaxed. My friend and I plan on doing the two other chocolate tours now that we've been through this one.
Rating: 5
Had a great time
Sun, Mar 1, 09   12:00 PM Carolynesa Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
Our tour was quite small, my sister and me, and a mother & daughter duo. We were all entranced by the display in the windows at Jacques Torres, our starting point. We went inside and met Bert, our guide, who was very knowledgable on the subject. Because we were a small group, conversation about the chocolate we were eating was plentiful. Each stop was unique and offered a different take on the art of chocolate. My favorite shop was Kee's. The pace was leisurely and no one had a problem keeping up. I would strongly recommend this tour to others. PS -- We passed a hand pulled candy/sugarcraft store on the route, I think it would be a bonus to your tour if you could add it to the agenda.
Rating: 5
The tour was above all expectations
Sat, Feb 28, 09   12:00 PM edwardmquinn Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
There was nothing that could have made this tour any better' The tour guide was both knowledgeable and knew how to lead a tour, something that so many guides cannot do;
Rating: 5
Chocolate Lovers dream
Sat, Feb 21, 09   12:00 PM CarrieM Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Individual
Wow! Before leaving on the tour I said it would be impossible for me to have too much chocolate. I ate all my samples, and had my fill of chocolate when the tour ended. We had Bert as our tour guide, and he was terrific. I will definately take a tour again.
Rating: 4
Fun and Educational
Sat, Feb 21, 09   12:00 PM justineames Male 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
We enjoyed the tour. We didn't realize there was so much to the chocolate world. The tour was a good blend of walking and tasting. Bert, our tour guide, was a blast.
Rating: 5
Great Time!!!
Sun, Feb 15, 09   12:00 PM rubrock60 Male 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
Take the girl/guy, just don't eat before you go!!! Lots of Chocolate to eat!!!
Rating: 5
Awesome
Sat, Feb 14, 09   4:00 PM caseykirlin Female 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide was perfect. He was very knowledgeable about chocolate and the business and was very friendly. All the shops were so cute and smelled just lovely. The best part was of course the chocolate. I never knew there could be such variety. I am one who personally hates curry but when it was combined with chocolate it was amazing. We can't wait to try the other tours offered by this group.
Rating: 5
Great time with chocolate and wine
The Union Square Chocolate, Wine & Culture Tour
Fri, Feb 13, 09   3:30 PM RidesAgain Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
Four stops of different chocolates from a manufacturer to a great cup of hot chocolate. The manufacturer was top notch. She spent an incredible amount of time with us answering some pretty good questions. We left with a better understanding of why premium chocolate is soooo good for you. Highly recommend this tour.
Rating: 5
Loved it
Fri, Feb 6, 09   12:00 PM chris302000 Male 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
This tour was one my wife wanted to do but I enjoyed it very much too. The tour guide, Bert, was exceptional! His knowledge of the tour and New York in general was excellent. His professionalism and friendly nature made for a very nice 2-1/2 hour tour. I enjoyed the walking and chatting as much as the chocolate tour. My wife LOVED the tour. I guess I never knew a thing about chocolate but Bert educated us! The shops we went to were unique and enjoyable too.
Rating: 5
wonderful
Sat, Jan 10, 09   12:00 PM poloboy8665 Male 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
I booked the tour for my girlfriend who's a chocolate lover. We both really enjoyed the tour, the chocolate, and the info provided by Bert, our tour guide. It was very neat to learn about the history of the chocolate and the shops. We had a lot of fun. Definitely a good date if your gf loves chocolate. Highly recommended!
Rating: 5
Well worth the time and money!
Sat, Jan 3, 09   12:00 PM porter47 Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
We visit New York about twice a year to take in the shows and we are always looking for interesting things to do during the day. We came across the NYC Luxury Chocolate Tour doing some web surfing of things to do in NY and we thought we'd give it a try. What a treat! Our tour guide, Bert, was knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. We learned about the origins of chocolate, how and why chocolates differ and what makes some chocolates better than others. Bert's recommendations at each stop were thoughtful and balanced--he often described what he or others both like and don't like about some flavors, and he encouraged us to try something we may not otherwise try. We enjoyed discussing the chocolates with him and describing why we did and did not like some of the things we tried. Even though it was a very cold day to be walking about, we enjoyed spending our time on the NYC Luxury Chocolate Tour and we would definitely recommend it to locals and tourists alike!
Rating: 4
Excellent Chocolate Tour
Sun, Dec 21, 08   12:00 PM Lizzyg5 Female 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
If you like chocolate and want to taste some amazing pieces, go on this tour. The chocolate was phenomenal and each shop was unique. The tour guide was really knowledgeable and it was fun to eat and learn about different types of chocolates (and their health benefits!). I really enjoyed this tour.
Rating: 5
AHHHHHHMAZING!!!!
Sat, Dec 6, 08   12:00 PM charleeis Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
Our guide was knowledgeable but not snobby. He was friendly and knew everyone who worked at the places we went to. When we walked to each place, he made an effort to talk to everyone on the group to make us feel comfortable. He really made the tour fantastic. He was honest and and wonderful. The chocolate is amazing and it was great to eat something so decadent ALL DAY LONG!!! I will take this tour again!