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Soprano fans, locals looking for something different |
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Sat, Oct 4, 03 2:00 PM |
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The tour was good, relaxing, & enjoyable. We enjoyed seeing the areas where the show was filmed. Too bad we couldnt go into Satriales and other locations. Going inside Bada Bing was a real experience. Also loved the cannolis! It was great to meet "Vito". I think meeting a true character/actor also brings more excitement & enjoyment to the tour. |
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local couple |
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Sun, Sep 21, 03 2:00 PM |
Anonymous |
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The tour was good, the tour guide was very good, knowledable and made the tour fun. Had a good time. |
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From Western Canada..went by myself because I am a huge fan of the show. |
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Sat, Sep 20, 03 2:00 PM |
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I was initially very excited about the tour because I have watched the show from the beginning. Also, travelling from western Canada and seeing actual Soprano filming locations was the main reason I decided to book this tour. But my boundless enthiusiasm was quickly squashed as the tour progressed. I was very disappointed because the tour guide, while knowledgeable and friendly, was not the most energetic person and kept repeating the fact that he was a back up tour guide and how the "real" tour guide couldn't make it. In addition, as it stated in the brochure, I was looking forward to meeting a cast member of the Sopranos. I realize it is an initiative he takes on his own and has nothing to do with the tour company, but again, was disappointed when that did not happen. The traffic in New Jersey is unbelievable, especially with all the road construction,which is why the tour lasts for at least 4 hours. There are no scheduled washroom stops whatsoever. With a tour that is 4 hours long, at least 1 washroom stop is reasonable. What made me more livid and angry was everyone that needed to go was refused permission at the local bakery that is visited and cannollis are picked up from. The woman in charge was very unfriendly and snippy. I was outraged that someone could say no to a group of tourists that needed to use the facilities, especially when they were willing to buy something for the inconvenience!!!! The last stop being the Bada Bing, is only 15 minutes long and that is where many people used the washroom facilities. Many of the location shootings are passed by quite quickly so by the time you've focused your camera from the inside of the bus, it's almost too late to take a picture!
Some improvements that could be made include a scheduled restroom stop, a few more location stops than the 2 or 3 that were done and Sopranos scenes shown on the TV monitors that are in the bus! These TV monitors were not used once during the 4 hour tour!
Overall, the tour, especially when it crossed the 2 hour mark, became long, labourious and boring. Sitting in an air conditioned bus for 4 hours with only very few stops was not my idea of an ideal tour. After speaking with most of the tourists on the bus, I realized that I was not the only one that was feeling this way. Many other people were severely disappointed. I do not feel I got my money's worth and am very motivated to at least try for a refund. Had I known what was going to occur and it being my last day in New York, I would have spent my 4 hours watching another Broadway show instead of going on the tour. Next time I am in New York, I will defnintely pass on a Locations Tour and do something else. Folks, save yourself time, money and disappointment by NOT going on this tour! |
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fans from London |
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Sat, Sep 20, 03 2:00 PM |
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The guide was knowledgeable. The traffic was appalling , which obviously no one can help. I felt their should be a break/rest stop . We did'nt get a bathroom break until Bada Bing at the end of the tour. I would have liked to have the opportunity to buy official memorabilia in relation to the Sopranos. The canoli was great. |
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Soprano fan and wife |
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Sat, Sep 20, 03 2:00 PM |
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I would rate it as very good. (My husband, the Soprano fan, would grade it Excellent.) The guide was very helpful and knowledgable. Fabulous cannolis - should bring a drink along. |
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Me and my girlfriend |
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Sat, Sep 20, 03 2:00 PM |
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I thought this tour was very interesting. I would have like to have gone to more sites such as the Soprano house. The tour guide was very nice and intelligent guy. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone with interest in the Sopranos! |
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We were the only locals, a few foreigners and the rest were out of towners. |
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Sat, Sep 20, 03 2:00 PM |
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I would definitely recommend this to any Soprano fan. It was great to actually see all the sites were they film. BADA BING was the high light of the tour (HOT CHICKS). Now that I know where it is I will be visiting Jersey more often. |
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couple on holiday abroad |
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Wed, Sep 17, 03 2:00 PM |
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we loved the tour, it was great to see all the locations that the show is shot from. One recommendation that there is some where to stop to buy a drink as 4 hours is a long time without if you forget to bring one which we did. Our tour guide was excellent very knowledgeable and funny!.
all our friends are very enveous we went on it. |
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College Buddies, on vacation |
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Wed, Sep 17, 03 2:00 PM |
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Very good and informative. The tour leader had great comments to make on all of the aspects of the Sopranos. |
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A member of a "Godfather" message board "hanging out". |
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Wed, Sep 17, 03 2:00 PM |
Anonymous |
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The tour was very professionally presented. The tour's guide, Bill, made the trip enjoyable, fun and informative. Our group's general consensus (and only complaint) was that too many of the spots we visited, or saw, were of a minor nature to the show's importance.
I'd recommend it with a caveat that its not for everyone, but if you're a fan of the show you should enjoy yourself. |
