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Press Reviews of Bellew's Tours audio walking tours of European cities.
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They call him "The Cicerone". We call him the smartest, kindest, most well spoken tour guide we've heard in a while. We popped the tape into our Walkman, and this fine fellow with the smooth chords slowly walked us through Pisa, holding forth on the city's history, art and architecture. We set the pace, hitting "pause" when we wanted to linger. Best of all: He tells you where to find restrooms, ATMs and shady spots, and you never have to wait for slow pokes. -- Andrea Sachs |
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
| In perfect English, he addresses not only the history of Florence and its palazzos and squares, but he also dispenses practical advice such as where to find a "true Italian coffee" or a cheap pint of beer and how to negotiate a lower price for the faux Prada purses hawked by the street vendors. -- Amy Laughinghouse |
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(National daily newspaper)
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A new way to visit the world is born on the Arno River with The Cicerone in your headphones.
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The Sacramento Bee
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Bellew's little tour tape empire is spreading to cities like Rome, Venice and perhaps Paris. "We were talking about the fact that on Sunday and during siesta everything is closed in Italy. You can't get a guide or any help. We thought, "Wouldn't it be nice if there were a way to visit a city on your own." |
A series of cassette tapes promises to be your personal tour guide to Italy. The tapes provide history, art and architecture, along with where to find restrooms, ATMs and shady spots.
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(Italy's most read national daily newspaper)
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Following the sweet harpsichord notes strummed out by the private voice of The Cicerone, one is told about the city and her monuments with ease, fun and a subtle humor.
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