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    Business ProfileforEF Go Ahead Tours

    Tour Operators
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.51/5stars

    Average of 274 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    163 complaints closed in last 3 years

    34 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 7/23/1996

    Years in Business: 37

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Go Ahead Tours is a guided tour company. The business offers 200+ guided tours across all 7 continents. The business has a network of local Tour Directors, historians, and experts to create one-of-a-kind journeys for curious travelers.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    2 Education Cir, Cambridge, MA 02141-1970
    BBB File Opened:
    7/23/1996
    Years in Business:
    37
    Business Started:
    1/1/1987
    Accredited Since:
    7/23/1996
    Type of Entity:
    Sole Proprietorship
    Number of Employees:
    400
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    T:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    W:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Th:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    F:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sa:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Su:
    Closed

    Sales

    M:
    9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    T:
    9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    W:
    9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Th:
    9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    F:
    9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Sa:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Su:
    10:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Business Management
    • Ms. Heidi Durflinger, President
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Ms. Heidi Durflinger, President

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Nicole Roscigno, Customer Support Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Phone Numbers

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    163 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/12/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    I paid for 2 excursions for my Portugal trip May 21 to May 31st to EF tours on February 20, 2024. I asked the representative on the phone if there was enough people on the trip signed up so that these excursions would not be canceled, and I was told that it would not be canceled because they had enough people that signed up for the excursions. But if it was canceled that I would receive a full ******. When I got to ********, my Tour Director stated that not enough people signed up for the 2 excursions which were ****** and the Home hosted dinner. But that all that paid would be ******ed. On June 3, 2024 when I called EF tours for my ******, I was told that it could take more than 8 weeks for me to receive my ****** because they rely on paperwork from their employee or sub contractor to give them back the money that I gave to EF Tours. I replied in email that I did not give any money to the Tour Director, I paid EF tours. Their arrangement with their Tour Director has nothing to do with me. And certainly that kind of practice opens the door for fraud and misappropriation of funds. I also made a complaint with my bank Chase, but still I get the run around that it might take 8 weeks for the Home Hosted dinner ****** and maybe 5 days for the Fatima ******
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    Customer Reviews

    274 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Violeta d

    1 star

    06/28/2024

    Not a good company. I booked a tour for my family to ******. I was not informed that my reservation was a late request for a single room (which is very expensive) so my booking was not a guarantee. I did not know this until my family told me I am not travelling with them, and I was told my flight will not be guaranteed to be scheduled with my family.I was so angry when I called EF tours and I was told I have to wait. Until my sister called furious and *****! they found a room.

    EF Go Ahead Tours Response

    07/02/2024

    Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent booking experience for your family trip to ******. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration caused by the late reservation with a single room request. We understand that expectations about how this could affect your flight arrangements should have been set better. We understand the importance of traveling together as a family and regret any misunderstanding regarding your reservation.

    Please know that we take your concerns seriously, and a senior member of our pre-tour team has promptly addressed these issues to ensure that your tour arrangements are confirmed. Our flights team is currently working diligently to accommodate your family's travel needs and your booking is guaranteed, along with a confirmed single room. 

    We value your feedback as it helps us improve our processes and ensure a smoother experience for all our travelers. If there's anything else we can do to assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.

    Thank you for choosing Go Ahead, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family on a memorable journey to *******

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