| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A revelation!
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| Sat, Dec 12, 09 7:00 PM |
hfullam |
Female |
Unspecified |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| I'd thought I had seen some pretty impressive holiday decorations over the years but nothing compares with the extremes people go to in Brooklyn. Truly jaw dropping. The tour was well arranged with very comfortable travel accomodations and it is very convenient for older and handicapped guests. The tour guide was energetic and very knowledgeable about these unusual holiday rituals in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights. The tour ends on a great note with cappucino and cannoli and then a trip down memory lane with videos from vintage Christmas television specials for the ride home. A great experience and very easy. |
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Feedback
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| Fri, Dec 11, 09 7:00 PM |
marierossi |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Tony is most amiable and to be commended for his tours.
This one lacked a bit ..The group agreed that more information..or running commentary would have made a difference.
Some passengers were on prior tours, but many were not so Brooklyn history and neighborhood anecdotes would have added substance. |
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Goodness and Light
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| Sat, Dec 22, 07 7:00 PM |
khassall |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The lights are astonishing for exuberance and profusion. Winter-bare trees with every branch wrapped in light are hung with lighted ornaments. At some homes every shrub, every tree in the yard, every step, every door, every window, rail, ledge, bench on the porch--everything capable of supporting a light is lit. All this light is reflected, and answered, in the faces of grown-ups as well as children.
Tony Muia, whose invention this tour is, is its soul and its greatest asset, a man remarkable for kindness, apparently unflappable good humor, and active concern for all those in his charge. |
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My Worst Apprehensions Came True
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| Fri, Dec 11, 09 7:00 PM |
nancywestbro |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| It was definitely not worth the money to ride around neighborhoods where even the sidewalk trees were super-decorated. The houses featured in the malfunctioning video were disappointing. My friend told me there was more substance on the Pizza tour, such as some historical facts. I was expecting more factual information, a reason to travel to Brooklyn.For example, How the areas evolved from early settlements, to what they have become today
.One could go to the Bronx, or other places, to see similarly decorated homes. The house that was unique was the Greek house, but not worth $55.00 per person.
I will not chance taking another tour with this company.. |
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Tops on all points.
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| Fri, Dec 11, 09 7:00 PM |
mmfoti |
Female |
70+ |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The sights were as described and even more than expected. What a great way to learn about Brooklyn. I'll be back to do more tours.
In addition, the driver and the comfort of the bus were exceptional. First class experience all the way!!! |
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Cold enough, but no snow
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| Fri, Dec 12, 08 7:00 PM |
dickc240 |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My wife and I took this tour December 12, 2008. It was cold ! If only it had snowed. On this night Tony was filming with Samantha Brown for the travel channel so we started out with Uncle Louie. It was my wifes birthday and the entire crew of the bus knew that ahead of time. Made her feel great.
Tony was able to join us about half way through the tour in Bay Ridge. We then went on to Dyker Heights. The light were "over the top"
This is something everyone should do. It is hard to believe that so many people could get involved with decorating their homes to the degree we saw.
We took the Pizza tour and the Lights tour on the same day. That's a whole day and an evening spent in Brooklyn. We feel like natives.
Thanks Tony !
Dick and Vera Compton
Walnut Creek, CA |
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Great Christmas activity
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| Mon, Dec 28, 09 7:00 PM |
alisonmain |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| I have been on the pizza tour, and now the Christmas lights. Tony gives you value for money, and a very entertaining tour. |
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Gets you in the holiday spirit - fantastic
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| Sun, Dec 27, 09 7:00 PM |
Helenewe |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Wonderful, enthusiastic tour guides make the holidays come alive. They love Brooklyn and Christmas and you will too after this tour. This tour may become an annual tradition for us. |
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Fun and different Christmas activity in NYC
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| Sat, Dec 19, 09 7:00 PM |
seoliver |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This was a fun activity for both adults and kids ( 6 yr and 8 yr). Added bonus was the falling snow. Driver did a great job in difficult travel conditions. Guide informative and fun.
You got to see the lights. They're fabulous!
This would be a great idea for an office party, etc. |
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Excellent
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| Sat, Dec 19, 09 7:00 PM |
joycesolivan |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Tony is an excellent tour guide. He has all the right qualities - friendly, knowledgeable, accessible, sense of humor and an all-around great tour guide. My friends and I would definitely go on another tour with Tony.
I would suggest summer tours to different areas. |
