| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great way to really appreciate Chinatown! |
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Fri, Aug 24, 07 10:00 AM |
ormp26 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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We are a group of friends who enjoy traveling and who enjoy learning about new places. We all felt that our "tourist dollar" had been well spent with this tour. Having a guide who grew up in Chinatown was terrific. The personal memories that she shared made the history of San Francisco and Chinatown come to life for us. She was alert to the needs of the group and was attentive to our requests and questions. The visit to the tea shop and to the temple were particular favorites for us. |
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A fun and informative tour of Chinatown! |
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Thu, Aug 23, 07 10:00 AM |
sariscak |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
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This tour was a great introduction to Chinatown! The tour guide was a native Chinatown resident. She shared interesting stories of her childhood life in Chinatown that were sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and always interesting. The tour was an easy walk with many stops in the non-tourist areas and the dim sum lunch at the end was delicious and filling. |
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Tour of Chinatown with lunch |
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Wed, Aug 22, 07 10:00 AM |
mjudyzerve |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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I thought this was going to be a "food tour". Instead, it was a very interesting tour of Chinatown, with a delicious lunch at the end. Not bad - but not what I was expecting. I was expecting multiple eating stops. |
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I loved this tour |
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Wed, Aug 22, 07 10:00 AM |
aobrien23 |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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This tour was so much more than a walking tour. Our tour guide Dorothy brought Chinatown past and present to life with her insightful commentary and familiarity with local businesses. I also loved that she taught us Chinese phrases and made us practice on local shopkeepers. Last but not least, the lunch was delicious! |
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Alberta |
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Sun, Aug 19, 07 10:00 AM |
llove1313 |
Female |
40-49 |
Combination |
Unspecified |
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Alberta was our tour leader and she was great. I haven't stopped talking about this tour since I have been home. The tour was truly unique and unlike anything I have ever done before. Alberta was terrific, she had a relationship with all of the shops and was very clear with us about what the agenda was going to be and how it was going to work.
I highly recommend this tour. |
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An educational and fun event |
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Sun, Aug 19, 07 10:00 AM |
JoanieSeidel |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
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This tour was a lot of fun, and we learned a lot too. it was well organized, and the leisurely pace was perfect. Our guide was well informed, friendly, and enthusiastic. It was also easy to hear her. We plan on taking other freinds on this tour when they come out here for vacation. |
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good historical tour of Chinatown and dim sum |
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Sun, Aug 19, 07 10:00 AM |
susanimke |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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Our guide Lola was animated and knowledgeable. "Saving" the tea demo until right before the dim sum lunch was not the best order. The temple stop seemed a bit contrived; not the major Buddhist Temple in Chinatown. Lunch was good, but a bit pricey at $12 over the tour price alone. Guide pointed out many great restaurants in the area.
Susan |
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Time Well Spent |
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Sun, Aug 19, 07 10:00 AM |
kshep262 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
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We truly enjoyed this experience: a blend of history and culture. Personal stories of the tour leader were delightful and informative. Especially enjoyed the Tea Tasting and the Dim Sum! |
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informative and fun |
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Sun, Aug 19, 07 10:00 AM |
Maryerlingso |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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I highly recommend the tour. It was very informative, it was fun and interesting. I would recommend anyone going to San Francisco go on this tour. I also enjoyed the lunch following th etour, and to experience the different foods served. |
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great experience |
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Sat, Aug 18, 07 10:00 AM |
patmazeika |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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really liked having as a guide someone who actually grew up in Chinatown- understood language and culture- and was able to include that knowledge during the tour. Liked fact that our tour included a variety of shops and locations |
