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| Last 3 months | 30 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 100% | 4.8 | ||
| Last 6 months | 63 | 171 | 171 | 0 | 100% | 4.9 | ||
| Last 12 months | 125 | 332 | 332 | 0 | 100% | 4.8 | ||
| All | 448 | 1156 | 1159 | 3 | 99% | 4.8 |
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Ratings by Activity
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
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| The NYC Luxury Chocolate Tour | 166 | 100% | 4.8 |
| The NYC New Cuisine Chocolate Tour | 133 | 100% | 4.8 |
| The Union Square Chocolate, Wine & Culture Tour | 33 | 100% | 4.8 |
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Something fun, other than Broadway
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| Sat, Feb 3, 07 12:00 PM | diannegins | Female | 40-49 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Other | |
| We were looking for something to do other than the usual New York shopping and shows. The tour included a well versed guide who enjoyed the art of chocolate and some delicious tastings in the finest chocolate shops in the city. Although pricey, the tour provided 2 pieces of chocolate of your choice at 5 different shops, all with different specialities. More chocolate than I was able to sample during the tour but wrapping it to go was not an issue, and my estimation is that we received almost the full amoung paid for the tour in chocolate samples. Well worth the experience and lovely people on the tour as well. We enjoyed talking to people from overseas and mingling with others. The walking part wasn't too difficult either as the locations were all pretty close in proximity. Great way to spend a few hours! | ||||||
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A Wonderful Afternoon of Chocolate!
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| Fri, Jan 26, 07 12:00 PM | rhodesfilm | Female | 30-39 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Individual | |
| It was a super cold day in NYC (9 degrees), so our group was very small. Carmen took us to five really wonderful chocolatiers. Charbonnel et Walker was our first stop inside of Saks 5th Ave. Everyone was super nice and helpful. They are a British chocolatier so the aromas and flavors are very sweet and different. I bought a box. Next was La Maison Dur Chocolat at Rockefeller Center. Great presentation and chocolates. Definitely try both the milk and dark hot chocolate. It's like nothing you've ever had! They were out of the specific bars to melt for the hot chocolate so they are shipping me all of the ingredients and recipe next week. Of course, I also bought a box. Next stop was Richart. Very clean inside, very modern feel. The chocolates are very special. There are layers inside the outer coating; basil and tarragon, lavender, saffron, vanilla and grape, lime and grapefruit (to name a few). I could not leave there without buying a box! Next was Martine's inside Bloomies. It was not one of my favorite stops because there was a very stereotypical French feel inside. It didn't feel very welcoming. However, the chocolates are amazing and they make them fresh every day right there in the shop. So, you kind of have to let the whole atmosphere part of it go and just buy a box, which I did. Our last stop was quite special. Debauve & Gallais on East 69th. They also make their chocolates fresh. D&G was started around 260 years ago by the chemist of Marie Antoinette and Napoleon. They were the only French chocolatier allowed to use the seal of the Royal Family. The seal is on every box and it's quite beautiful. Check out their website for more details. It is the most expensive I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot of chocolate. Around $500 for a box of 36. I was able to get a small box of a very tasty assortment for $110. It was worth every penny. I learned a lot on this tour. Not only were the chocolatiers extremely giving but also Carmen knows what she's talking about. She is filled with knowledge and can really tell you what to look for while tasting. Most of us just eat about four pieces before we know it and don’t savor each bite. This will make you slow down a bit and see why this is such an art. I had a really great time! What about all that chocolate I bought? Well, four of my closest friends are coming over Friday night and we are having an evening of wine and chocolate by the fire. One final note. There is a bit of walking involved in the tour and Carmen is more than happy to modify the tour for your needs so don't be shy in asking. I would suggest sticking with the tour offered even if you have to grab a cab and get from one location to another. Don't miss this. It's really a wonderful afternoon! | ||||||
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wonderful
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| Sat, Jan 13, 07 12:00 PM | bonjalata | Male | 40-49 | Local | Other | |
| We are a married couple with very small children. We took the tour as a special date for the two of us. It was terrific. We actually did both chocolate tours and they were equally good. I think we prefered the uptown tour. The shopkeepers on those were much more interesting and friendly. Carmen was our guide and we could not have asked for better. | ||||||
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Great tour
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| Sat, Jan 13, 07 12:00 PM | lauriejg | Female | 40-49 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Individual | |
| Enjoyed it very much. Places and length of tour was great. Tour guide was very friendly and helpful. Liked the pace of the tour. Would recommend. | ||||||
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Had a great time
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| Sat, Jan 6, 07 12:00 PM | Francisco | Male | 30-39 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| Carmen was a wonderful guide, cheerful and insightful The whole experience was most enjoyable to all my senses! | ||||||
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Excellent and Friendly Guide
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| Fri, Dec 29, 06 12:00 PM | moorepm | Male | 20-29 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| Our guide for the day was fantastic - she deserves a raise! | ||||||
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Best way to find gems
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| Fri, Dec 29, 06 12:00 PM | ChefTanner | Male | 30-39 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Group of Friends | |
| If I hadn't taken this tour, it wouldve taken me forever to think of how to find these great chocolatiers in NYC. The tour was great and our tour guide was supurb. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is a foodie or just a chocolate lover. There is ALOT of walking, but its a good way to burn off all of those calories. This is also a great way to sample expensive chocolates that you probably wouldn' normally buy. I think they might be beetr suitted removing the first stop in Saks 5th Avenue and adding a different location. Their products were mediocre compared to the rest. Michel Richard's chocolates are beyond amazing. | ||||||
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Very fun and delicious
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| Fri, Dec 29, 06 12:00 PM | lisalondon | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
| The tour was just the right amount of interesting facts and wonderful tasting. There is a moderate amount of walking so wear comfortable walking shoes. | ||||||
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The chocolate was great
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| Sat, Dec 16, 06 12:00 PM | jhgeller | Male | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Individual | |
| The chocolates were not just great but fantastic and the people in some of the shops not particularly informative, but friendly. The guide seemed rushed, and could have provided more information and background. If the weather hadn't been just about perfect for a December afternoon, it could have been pretty boring. | ||||||
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Fantistically Yummy!!
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| Sat, Dec 16, 06 12:00 PM | nire501 | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Other | |
| This was a great afternoon of chocolate. I am glad that we did this tour of New York with the added bonus of chocolate in between. | ||||||
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Unique , fun NYC activity!
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| Sun, Dec 3, 06 12:00 PM | jkantor1 | Female | 50-59 | Local | Family With Children | |
| My family very much enjoyed our chocolate tour in Soho! Our guide, Carmen, was informative and enjoyable. She knows her chocolate and now so does my family! Even my 11-year-old nephew had a great time! Our thanks to Carmen! | ||||||
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shops I wouldn't found if I went by myself
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| Sat, Dec 2, 06 12:00 PM | vulpius | Male | 30-39 | International Tourist(s) | Individual | |
| Very intersting tour with interesting shops. Information was quite enough. A good selection of different chocolate shops. May were interested in more tasting . I would recommend a better meeting place. Saks is to crowdy. | ||||||
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Delicious chocolate sampling
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| Fri, Nov 24, 06 12:00 PM | jaw720 | Female | 30-39 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Other | |
| I took this tour while on a recent trip to NYC with my sister. We enjoyed the different chocolates and the talks that we received at each location. My only complaint is that the tour could either add a few more stops or decrease the price slightly. | ||||||
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