| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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New York TV and Movie Sites Tour
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| Thu, Oct 22 11:00 AM |
wanchopper |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I enjoyed this tour very much. My favourite locations viewed included the Ghostbusters firehouse, the Friends apartment block and fountain and the Crosby show house.
I think there was the right mix of time on and off the coach. The lunch stop was a surprise as I was expecting to have to wait until the end of the tour. That Ben's Pizza (from MIB) sure has quick service.
In terms of references to films and TV shows there were a few that I had seen and others that I had not even heard of let alone seen. How relevant these clips are depends on the mix and age group on the coach I suppose. There could have been a few more blockbusters or popular films referred to e.g. Die Hard with a Vengeance.
Overall, worthwhile. |
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A highly informative event for the TV/Movie Lover
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| Fri, Jul 24 11:00 AM |
wallari |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My younger Son and I took this same tour in March, 2008. The bar was set very high for our return trip with my Wife and other Son. We all found that the tour was as outstanding as we remembered and had shared with the rest of the family. The tour guide was very professional and informative. Her high energy and delivery made the time fly by. I'd do the tour again next week. Our family is still talking about it. |
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good tour
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| Fri, Dec 23, 05 11:00 AM |
wagster |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| had good tour,brian was very good. even met adrian brody from the new kong film.cheers brian |
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Very enjoyable
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| Sun, Sep 17, 06 11:00 AM |
WadeNewton |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Shorter than the 3.5 hours posted -- which is good. 3.5 hours would be a little long, but I guess the traffic element makes it tough to know for sure how long it will take.
Very enjoyable. Showing the clips of the actual movies/tv shows is a really nice touch. |
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Fun-filled, recognizable scenes from movies & TV
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| Fri, Feb 10, 06 11:00 AM |
vsmith |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The guide we had - Kymberly - was a lot of fun, very spontaneous and knowledgeable. It was fun to see how many sites you recognize from your favorite TV shows and movies. We even ran into a taping of Law & Order. Also, just a great way to see the town and familarize yourselves with the areas that make up Manhattan. |
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Great tour for short city stays
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| Fri, May 6, 05 11:00 AM |
vpnivera |
Female |
30-39 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| If you're only in the city for a short amount of time or you're not familiar with the areas, this is a great tour to view all the highlights with movie and TV trivia thrown in. Otherwise, buy a Metrocard and go out on the town yourself.
I read prior bad reviews about Jessica as a guide, but I didn't think she was that bad...until the end of the tour..."just so you know".
The tour promises to take you to the sites of various film and TV locations and it delivers. But the tour guide could really use a script to keep her from sounding so scatterbrained. Twice Jessica said she would do trivia with the group but then she'd forget because she remembered something else she was supposed to say. Also, since we paid to take a tour of these TV and movie sites, I don't think engaging the tour bus group in calling out the movies which featured NY locations is appropriate. It's like paying to take the SATs but then you have to provide your own questions and answers.
This company also offers a tour related strictly to Sex and the City. I emailed and asked if the Manhattan Movie and TV tour would include any SATC sites and Erika emailed to say that I just had to tell the guide what my group was interested in and we may be able to get more information about it on our tour. Jessica told us that we had to pay for the SATC tour if we wanted more information. Since parts of the tour we were on were bypassed due to seasonal schedules (i.e. Soup Nazi store) I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for some substitutions. I doubt it would greatly impact your other tour packages.
The cookies other reviewers raved about weren't that impressive. Black and white cookies can be found across state lines and they're not stale.
Also, Jessica kept promising she would tell us at the end of the tour what movies and shows were filming around the city. She did give us the run down but did not give us any locations in case we wanted to scout out the sets. I believe that list is free from City Hall. We should get photocopies or the opportunity to write down some areas where they're filming. And she listed primetime sitcoms as still in production. All the sitcoms currently airing finished taping mainly in March and some in April. Get your facts straight before giving out information like that.
Lastly, for those reviewers who said the movies referenced on the tour were too old, you've got to be kidding me. At least the movies are classics and have a decent chance of being recognized. And they appealed to both the older and younger crowds on the tour.
Overall, we enjoyed the tour but Jessica needs more polish as a guide.
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Loved it!!
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| Tue, Sep 15 11:00 AM |
voenne |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I can totally recommend this wonderful and informative tour!!! Loved every second of it!!! |
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I really enjoyed myself on this tour.
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| Sun, Mar 12, 06 11:00 AM |
vmartwick |
Female |
20-29 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| This was a fun tour even though it was raining. |
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A great way to see some of New York
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| Sun, Dec 2, 07 11:00 AM |
VivienneKidd |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| It was snowing so the trip was one way of seeing New York sites and staying dry and warm. For real film buffs it was great seeing all the places you remember from films and for those who are watching the films after the trip it's great to be able to say "I've been there". Our guide was lovely - so bubbly and enthusiastic and she kept us all engrossed for the full time. The stops were good - especially enjoyed the rum and raisin rice from Hitch and standing in front of the Friends building.
I've recommended a friend who is visiting in April and he has already booked with you to go on this tour. |
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awesome!!
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| Thu, May 8, 08 11:00 AM |
vivi1028 |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I absolutely love the tour...The only thing I would suggest is having videos of every site they spoke about and having updated videos of the most recent movies they talked about..."I am legend", "Enchanted", "Spider man". but overall it was a great tour...I would take it again. |
