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Date Attended [^] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A BIG WINNER!
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| Fri, Oct 28, 05 11:00 AM |
Ivancovich |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The "Slice of Brooklyn Pizza" Tour is a BIG WINNER! Whether this is your first trip to New York City or you've been there 100 times, this is something you've GOTTA DO! Here's why:
Your guide, Tony, is a real people person! Charming and charismatic, he leads the group on a fascinating, fun, and informative romp through a borough rich in culture, history, quirky escapades and ethnic variety -- all the while spicing the tour with tongue-in-cheek commentary and perfectly timed video clips. Not only is Tony loaded with an amazing amount of local lore, but he treats you to sights and stories that really lend flavor to the experience. And talking about flavor -- not only do you get a great tour of Brooklyn,... you'll enjoy two different styles of delicious pizza (more than you can eat, probably) at two famous Brooklyn pizzerias that are loaded with local ambiance.
We started the tour as part of a diverse group of strangers, but before we knew it, we all felt like a group of friends out having a great time. We enjoyed the afternoon, learned a lot, ate too much, took some great photos, and had a wonderful afternoon! The tour lasts more than four hours, and you'll enjoy every minute of it! You really get your money's worth -- and when the tour is over, you'll undoubtedly feel ( like we did ) that this was the best thing you've done in New York, and that you've made a friend for life! WE LOVED IT! IT'S A WINNER!
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Great value and thoroughly entertaining.
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| Mon, Nov 7, 05 11:00 AM |
ldillon |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The food drew me to the tour but I most enjoyed getting acquainted with areas and neighborhoods whose names I've seen all my life in movies, books & the news
(Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Brighton Beach). Tony was thoroughly entertaining and informative. The pizza was super and don't miss the spumoni at L&B. Don't eat breakfast and insist on stopping by the original Nathan's at Coney Island. |
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Fantastic!!
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| Mon, Nov 7, 05 11:00 AM |
kcalta |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Who could ask for more than a tour of Brooklyn from a guy named Tony who was born and raised in Brooklyn? It was great from beginning to end--the pizza was wonderful and Tony had lots of historical facts along with tidbits of information about the neighborhoods and the people that live there. The film clips that coincided with the tour were fun too. Tony wasn't just another "actor" that some of the big bus tours hire for their guides. My husband and I don't normally take the city tours, but this was one of the most fun days we had during our week in NYC. |
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Great fun!! Great Pizza!! Great city info!
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| Mon, Nov 7, 05 11:00 AM |
Lindasmitt |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| So much fun...Tony was so great and gave us lots of "inside" info about Brooklyn and the pizza makers! Fun! |
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Fun and delicious!
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| Fri, Nov 18, 05 11:00 AM |
Maurice |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We had a great time on this tour. Tony is an extremely personable and knowledgeable guide. The bus driver, John, was friendly and a very capable driver. The pizza was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending time looking around in Brooklyn and seeing the bridges and Coney Island. I'll be recommending this tour to the people I bring to Manhattan in the future. |
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Great day trip! Lots of food!
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| Mon, Nov 21, 05 11:00 AM |
pinehurst30 |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| If you want a relaxing day with lots of food, and a friendlier than most - tour guide.....this is for you! It is a great way to see Brooklyn, with movie scenes and little stories thrown in. Nice photo ops also! |
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Fantastic
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| Mon, Nov 21, 05 11:00 AM |
larkinniamh |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We had a fantastic time on this tour. We couldn't recommend it more. It was very well organised. The mini bus was very comfortable. The guide was both informative and entertaining.The four and a half hours flew by. Fantastic |
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Tony is a superior Tour Guide!
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| Fri, Nov 25, 05 11:00 AM |
crepoff |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Tony made me feel very welcome on his tour. He is a personable young man who knows the history and sights of interest in Brooklyn. He is aware of future plans for the area and shares the dreams of the planners. I am pleased to report that my own knowledge has grown because of the information he shared. At the pizza shops, Tony was the perfect host making sure each of us was comfortable and had sufficient food. His conversation at the table was a continuation of the areas' history which reflected his pride of his heritage. He spoke to each of us on the tour as he had known us all our lives. I would highly recommend this tour (and guide) to friends traveling to NYC.
On the other hand our driver was not as personable....after he hit the Hostess truck, he never asked the passengers if we were alright. We were not injured, rather jolted with the inpact. But he could have showed a bit of concern. At the end of the tour, we offered to pay him to drop us off closer to our destination - less that 12 minutes away - but he refused. Tony tried his best to convince John to do this since we were in an accident, had to stop for air so he could reinflate the rear tire, wait for another bus to pick us up, and Tony was unable to finish the video tour because the 2nd bus didn't have a DVD system. John was the loser as he could have had an extra $55+ for the holidays!
Thanks for allowing me to review the tour. |
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GREAT TOUR OF BROOKLYN WITH HISTORY AND FOOD!!
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| Fri, Nov 25, 05 11:00 AM |
phmillr |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The timing of our pick-up was accurate and the history of Brooklyn started as soon as we got going. Our stops under the bridge to see the river, sky-line, and buildings were very informative. Our pizza stops were very well coordinated and delicious.
We continued with more history of the neighborhoods, stops and walks at Coney Island(great) and finally more samples of your wonderful foods.
I would recommend this trip to everyone and it was really well presented by our tour guide. He did a great job and you could tell he has a lot of pride in his city and wanted all to enjoy it. |
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The Brooklyn we never knew!
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| Fri, Nov 25, 05 11:00 AM |
Phelps |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This was one of the most fun tours ever...... If you know anybody going to NY city, you will want to suggest it (we already have). It is run by a typical Italian guy called Tony (yes he has a brother name Vinny and one named Joey!) who was born and raised in Brooklyn. He has a keen sense of humor, a winning manner and is a gracious host. The tour begins in Manhattan and ends there. We were on a 21-passenger bus so it has a nice cozy group feeling. As part of the 4 and 1/2 hour tour you go to 2 different award winning Pizza shops. We learned so much as Tony is a wealth of knowledge and an excellent communicator. As you go from place to place, Tony plays video clips from movies that were made right on the street and location where you are driving (Scent of a Woman, Sat. Night Fever, Annie Hall and lots more). He also played song clips of tunes about Brooklyn. This is a MUST do tour. |
