| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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beautiful lights
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| Sun, Dec 14, 08 7:00 PM |
JoanneD |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This tour was wonderful, tony was a great tour guide. The homes were decorated so beautifully. It was just amazing and magical. I would recommend this tour to everyone. |
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Bedazzled and mind-boggling
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| Sat, Dec 22, 07 7:00 PM |
k0466u |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Individual |
| Heard about people in Dyker Heights really going over the top about the Christmas lights, and the story was true. It was definitely an illuminating experience in every sense of the word. The night the tour took place was relatively mild, and as a bonus, we even got to hear the church members singing carols in Bay Ridge area.
Tony was considerate enough to include the restroom stop prior to going to Dyker Heights, which was very much appreciated by several people. Because 2 people from the group went MIA in Dyker Heights, the time spent at a cafe was a bit rushed and the tour ended later than expected. If this tour was not back to back with the pizza tour earlier in the day, I would recommend it to start earlier than 7:00pm - but the logistic may be a problem. I wouldn't have minded if the pizza-to-go was included as a part of this tour with an additional fee. The timing of the tour made it a bit difficult to find a time for a bite beforehand. The Christmas tree at the Rockfeller Center is fine to look at, but this tour is something else altogether, both for the locals and the visitors. |
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Glad we did the tour instead of going by ourselves
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| Fri, Dec 21, 07 7:00 PM |
mtytigres |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We enjoyed lights in different areas, did get off the bus to walk in the areas, got a nice ride through Brooklyn which my husband wanted to get a feel for and did, and got some good snacks at a really Italian bakery. Both of us were glad we took the tour instead of going by ourselves - got to see alot more and enjoy it more. My only thought on improvement was to drive one direction (the return trip would be best) over the Brooklyn Bridge. |
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Memorable event for the entire family...
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| Tue, Dec 11, 07 6:30 PM |
lauradeorio |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This tour really got us in the Christmas spirit. It's an event the whole family would enjoy. My parents are 80 years old and they had a great time. Tony and his crew make it a memorable event. It inspired us to start decorating the moment we got back home to California. Thanks, Tony! We'll be back next Spring for the Slice of Brooklyn pizza tour. |
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Very Enjoyable
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| Sun, Dec 9, 07 7:00 PM |
JGFire1 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| This tour was very enjoyable and as always Tony is on point with historical information about the neighborhood. Keep an eye on the weather, snow would be nice but rain could be a problem. This tour will help put you in the season's spirit. |
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SO THIS IS BROOKLYN!!!
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| Sun, Dec 14, 08 7:00 PM |
1newyorkman |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| I had a wonderful time on the tour-as a Queens native-I must say that I felt like I was in Queens and not Brooklyn. If I was to compare my block to the blocks I saw in Brooklyn-it was like comparing a full symphony orchestra to a kid banging on the drum. The homeowners are sure making Con Edison rich!!!
This is a great seasonal tour that is highly recommended for anyone who would like to add a Magnificent Christmas memory. I can't wait to go on the Brooklyn neighborhood tour and get to know another part of Brooklyn, U.S.A. |
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Brilliant Festive Tour!
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| Sat, Dec 6, 08 7:00 PM |
helendickers |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This was a really good tour, I recommend it to anyone. I was travelling alone but it was a really safe and friendly tour. The guides were fantastic and entertaining and the coach was comfortable and the driver was great, even navigating round the smaller streets of Brooklyn. There was some great entertainment in the coach in the form of a documentary about the Dyker Heights/Bay Ridge lights. The lights themselves when we got there were awesome. It even started snowing which added to the festive feel. After a good look round at the lights we were taken to Mona Lisa cafe so we could buy a coffee and cake. |
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Excellent lights tour!
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| Fri, Dec 5, 08 7:00 PM |
MWillcox |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This tour is just as good as the pizza tour that Tony does. The lights we saw were fantastic. I grew up in places where people went all out, but what they do in Brooklyn is nothing like I've seen before. It's crazy, ridiculous, fantastic - but great!
Just bundle up if it's a cold night so you don't end up back on the bus (like a few on our tour ended up doing). You don't want to miss out. There isn't a lot of walking, but there is a point where you do walk a little bit to see some of the places that the shuttle doesn't take you too.
Enjoy! 100% recommended (and definitely take the pizza tour also if you haven't done so). |
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Great time!
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| Fri, Dec 21, 07 7:00 PM |
shalbaby |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The lights are spectacular and Tony provides a warm, funny commentary. The tour has a very relaxed feel to it and it is a real bonding experience. If you get the chance, it's worth every penny! |
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Great Trip
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| Sat, Dec 27, 08 7:00 PM |
dhutchinson |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| The Brooklyn Lights Tour was excellent! We went the last Saturday of the month and it was a perfect was to celebrate the holiday season. Tony, the tourguide, was wonderful and full of knowledge and enthusiasim, and the lights were fanatastic. We especially loved seeing the clips of old variety shows on our trip home. A great great time...thanks Tony!! |
