Has anyone been on these tours before? Are they worthwhile?

I read about this in the Freep yesterday and I am intrigued. I am starting to play around with the idea of buying my 1st home and doing so in the city. I am interested in learning more about some the neighborhoods that are well established and have strong community groups. I have heard wonderful things about the
Villages area and I am hoping that by taking this tour that i will learn more about them and their differences. Also would like to see the different styles/ architectures of homes as I imagine each neighborhood has their own unique style.

My main question is...is this a good way to learn more about the area or is this a waste of time? How would you recommend that i learn more about the various neighborhoods in the Villages or beyond for that matter...