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Judith P

Judith P

USA

Jun282012

Tour/Activity

Paris' Pere LaChaise Gravestone Walking Tour

Paris, France

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

My Review

This was one of the most interesting and well presented tours we took while in Paris. Our guide, Alfredo, was very knowledgable. He was enthusiastic but respectful and it was apparent that he loves showing and talking about the famous people who reside in LaChaise. Don't miss this tour!

Jun272012

Tour/Activity

Auvers sur Oise and Giverny Small Group Day Trip from Paris

Paris, France

My Rating
2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better

My Review

This is a long full day tour. Monet's gardens were by far the best part. All the flowers were in full bloom - it was an incredible sight despite the crowds of people. Auvers sur Oise was ok. Being a van Gogh admirer, we had to see where he spent his last 3 months. Lunch was marginal. One of our companions had an allergic reaction to the entree. The restaurant staff and our guide argued over whose fault it was - an unpleasant scene. Our guide should be avoided if possible. It was obvious to all of us that he dislikes his job; was distainful of his clients by being abrupt and sarcastic; we learned very quickly not to ask questions as we were usually ignored. He did give several speeches on what we were about to see and seemed relatively knowledgable about the subject. At Giverny he couldn't get rid of us fast enough. While taking his jacket off, he accidently hit one of us in the face - no apology given. He neglected to tell us the lunch menu, hence the allergic reaction. He was late in picking us up in the morning blaming traffic. One wonders why he didn't know about the nightmarish traffic Paris endures and plan accordingly? Once out of Paris, his driving speed was erratic. On the drive thru afternoon rush hour traffic, he began swearing at other drivers. We all immediately went silent for the remainder of the ride! This is only tour we ever taken where we did not tip the guide. Bottom line: Take the tour, don't expect a good meal and avoid Chris unless you enjoy being uncomfortable.

Jun262012

Tour/Activity

Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends Night Walking Tour of Paris

Paris, France

My Rating
4 star rating: Recommended

My Review

Not too much ghostly, but very captivating. Benoit gave us information and stories about Paris that aren't in guide books and we'd have never known. It was very interesting and we highly recommend it.

Jun252012

Tour/Activity

Skip the Line: Paris Louvre Museum Guided Tour

Paris, France

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

My Review

If there is an easy way to get into the Louvre, this is it. We skipped most of the lengthy line. Afterwards we had the run of the place - if such a thing can happen amongst the throngs of people! Anne our guide was extremely knowledgable and presented her information in a fun, friendly manner. We highly recommend doing this tour not only for the information but for the easy access to get in the place!

May092012

Tour/Activity

The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

Stockholm, Sweden

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

My Review

This was one of the best ghost walks we've ever been on! Our guide, a parttime actor, told fabulous stories and kept us entertained throughout. We highly recommend this tour.

Nov042010

Tour/Activity

Private Montserrat, Gaudi and Modernism Day Trip from Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

My Rating
3 star rating: Worth doing

My Review
Lots of free time given by our guide at Montserrat for exploration and listening to the boys' choir (altho not very impressive singing on their part). Visited an off the beaten track Gaudi church which was exceptionally nice without the hords of people.

Oct282010

Tour/Activity

Small-Group Hiking Tour in St Miquel del Fai

Barcelona, Spain

My Rating
4 star rating: Recommended

My Review
Nice easy hike thru the countryside to a very old monastery built into the side of the mountain. Our guide was very knowledgable and very accomodating to the family (with a small child) who also participated in this walk.

Oct042010

Tour/Activity

Private Day Trip to Nice and Monaco

Avignon, France

My Rating
2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better

My Review
This trip was just ok - nothing special; Nice and Monaco were a quick drive thru with an hour or so free time in each place. Wasn't worth the money spent and wouldn't have been worth the time except that it was a very rainy day and being stuck in a car for 6+ hours was reasonably acceptable given the fact that we didn't have to do the driving!

May212008

Tour/Activity

Seville Day Trip from the Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol, Spain

My Rating
1 star rating: I do not recommend this

My Review
A ride around Seville with a walk amongst thousands of other tourists to the Cathederal. The guide was extremely difficult to hear and rushed us along with virtually no time for photos. When we did stop to take a picture, our group was long gone!

May192008

Tour/Activity

Gibraltar Sightseeing Day Trip from Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol, Spain

My Rating
1 star rating: I do not recommend this

My Review
This was a trip to the shopping street in Gibraltar town with a 'oh by the way there's the rock let's take a drive up and back.' Very, very disappointing. If you like shopping, crowds and riding on a bus for hours on end, this is the trip for you otherwise do it by yourself.