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| Last 3 months | 30 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 100% | 4.8 | ||
| Last 6 months | 62 | 170 | 170 | 0 | 100% | 4.9 | ||
| Last 12 months | 123 | 326 | 326 | 0 | 100% | 4.8 | ||
| All | 448 | 1156 | 1159 | 3 | 99% | 4.8 |
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| The NYC Luxury Chocolate Tour | 163 | 100% | 4.8 |
| The NYC New Cuisine Chocolate Tour | 130 | 100% | 4.8 |
| The Union Square Chocolate, Wine & Culture Tour | 33 | 100% | 4.8 |
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Amazing Culinary Adventure!!!
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| Sat, Feb 7 4:00 PM | rlegett | Female | 20-29 | Combination | Couple on a Date | |
| WOW. This tour was amazing. My boyfriend and I were celebrating Valentine's day early and thought it would be a fun activity, and we were not disappointed. Bert, our tour guide, definitely made the tour a lot of fun - not only was he friendly and enthusiastic, but also very informative and knowledgeable about the different chocolate shops. We visited several boutiques in SOHO, all with their own unique atmospheres, and sampled chocolates at each one. These weren't all your run-of-of-the-mill chocolates either - we had the opportunity to try really creative combinations of flavors that were different from anything I had ever tasted before. It was a great new experience, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the world of New York chocolate. In short, if you love chocolate, and are looking for a culinary adventure, then this tour is for you! | ||||||
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Chocolate/walking tour
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| Fri, Sep 7, 07 12:00 PM | RitaFineberg | Female | 60-69 | Combination | Other | |
| The tour was led by Burt , who was very helpful and knowledgable about chocolate. The two pieces at each location were very small - as good chocolate should be - but the price of the tour for two little pieces at five locations seemed to be costly. At a couple of places, samples in addition to our two allotted pieces were passed around. The day was hot and humid and I couldn't make it to the fifth and final and most expensive chocolate shop. Later in the afternoon, Burt called and said he had my chocolate with him and would bring it to me if I happened to be anywhere around the area. All in all, I thought it was fun. I really am a chocoholic but I didn't buy any chocolate because it would have melted in the heat. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. We had a group of five and that was a nice-sized group. | ||||||
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Great time with chocolate and wine
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| Fri, Feb 13 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. | ||||||
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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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Loved it!
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| Fri, Nov 2, 07 12:00 PM | rellima | Female | 40-49 | Combination | Other | |
| Our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. His enthusiasm about the history of the chocolatiers and of chocolate was contagious. I especially liked that he was not a chocolate snob. In other words, he knew what he was about; but he felt that chocolate was to be enjoyed according to invidual taste. Really enjoyed learning about chocolate and loved the samples. Returned to one of the chocolatiers after the tour to buy more! | ||||||
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Informative and fun
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| Sat, Feb 21 12:00 PM | reiwang | Female | 20-29 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| Burt was a wonderful tour guide, you can tell he has a true passion and love for chocolate. The tour was very informative once you are done you can have fun bragging about your new found knowledge of chocolate. I took my fiancé on this tour for his birthday, and he loved it. It was also a really beautiful walk around the city. | ||||||
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Excellent Tour
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| Fri, Oct 3, 08 3:30 PM | rachelklem | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
| Our guide Bert was very down to earth and very easy to talk to. It was like we had known him forever. On top of his knowledge of chocolate, Bert was also able to tell us alot about the different areas in the city and give recommendations of other activities or places to see. All around a wonderful tour and a great alternative to the other types of tourist activities in the city.The tour was unique and we expecially loved the chocolate factory. We were greeted by the chocolatier who was friendly, very informative and attentive. We were exposed to chocolate we might have not tried otherwise and also had a chance to meet the owner of the factory! | ||||||
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Chocaholic in NYC
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| Fri, Nov 30, 07 12:00 PM | quibble | Male | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Unspecified | |
| The 2.5 hour walking tour was very special. The guide was informative and entertaining, I learned a lot about chocolate in general and chocolate making in NYC. You get to choose 2 chocolates to taste at 5 different shops, we also tasted some exquisite hot chocolate. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Jan from Canada | ||||||
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Incredible
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| Sat, Dec 22, 07 12:00 PM | purchase7 | Female | 20-29 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| The tour was absolutely perfect, well worth the money. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable without being a chocolate snob. The different shops visited on the trip had the perfect amount of variety. It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. | ||||||
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Delectible
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| Sat, Dec 29, 07 3:30 PM | Pudgemom | Female | 60-69 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| The two hour tour was a delight. I had heard of the various chocolate shops in New York but had never experienced them. Our guide, Burt, was enthusiastic and well informed. He had done his homework and was quite knowledgeable about chocolate. The samplings in the five shops were extraordinary--tasting everything from coconut to chipolte, traditional as well as more unusual flavors. This was a birthday present to my husband and we all enjoyed it. Creative and unique! | ||||||
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Rich!
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| Thu, Mar 20, 08 12:30 PM | postmuffin | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Group of Friends | |
| For two chocoholics, we were in chocolate heaven. Curt our tour guide was waiting for us inside the first store. We lucked out and had a private tour, since the other group had cancelled. That was good news for us, but not for Curt. I'm sure our tip didn't help him much, hopefully he got some of the $70 from our tickets. The price was nearly twice that of the Foods of NY tour we took the next day. For the money, this one was not worth it. Although we really enjoyed it, it was pricey. We went to 5 high end chocolate shops. Curt knew everything about making chocolates and knew each shop owner. He gave personal recommendations, but we were able to select two chocolates from each shop. We also got hot chocolate in one shop and sipping chocolate in another, as well as a cupcake. We weren't able to eat it all and started wrapping it to go near the end. It was a great tour, but if you only have time for one - I recommend the Food of NY tours - either Greenwich Village or Chelsea Meatpacking District. | ||||||
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Well worth the time and money!
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| Sat, Jan 3 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! | ||||||
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Was awesome
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| Fri, Apr 4, 08 12:00 PM | porsharae | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
| Had a great time! | ||||||
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Good
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| Sat, Aug 18, 07 12:00 PM | pooja905 | Female | 20-29 | International Tourist(s) | Individual | |
| I really enjoyed the tour. We got to sample two pieces of chocolate-usually our choice-from the five different chocolate shops,so you didn't get a chocolate over dose. The shops were all very different from one another,like one was English,and another was French. Different combinations too. One place had a tomato and basil based chocolate,which was interesting. Good pace,each place gave a little talk of its founder,and we learnt a bit about what to look for in a good quality chocolate. | ||||||
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wonderful
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| Sat, Jan 10 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! | ||||||
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