| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Best way to see Brooklyn
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| Thu, Sep 25, 08 10:00 AM |
Yvonne2008 |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| "A Tour Grows in Brooklyn" is not to be missed. I learned more from "Big Rick" about Brooklyn and the Park Slope area than any guidebook. The history, the best places to eat, the architecture and famous Brooklynites were all covered and topped off with a slice of pizza at the end - can't say fairer than that! |
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Rick was great!
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| Thu, Sep 25, 08 10:00 AM |
KenPenn |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| It was an overcast day; but, Rick certainly brightened our experience! He knows the neighborhood in which he grew up, and his stories were really good. We took the morning tour of Park Slope including Prospect Park; stopped for pizza in Brooklyn; then, on our own, we headed to Coney Island for a hot dog at Nathan's. Rick even told us how to order the Nathan's french fries in a bag with salt. If you like to walk in the upscale Park Slope neighborhood, don't miss Rick's tour! He knows the place. |
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good choice for general interest
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| Thu, Sep 25, 08 10:00 AM |
saturnina |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
| The guide is very charming, enthusiastic, and amusing. His personal perspective is what sets this tour apart. It's an enjoyable introduction to the area. However, if you have a keen interest in history or architecture, this might not be the tour for you (although the guide offers plenty of names and dates). Those seeking a fun survey won't be disappointed. |
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Wonderful architectural tour!
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| Wed, Sep 24, 08 10:00 AM |
jkirkland |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Our tour guide had a great knowledge of alot of the architectural design on the many homes/brownstones. He was a local of the Brooklyn area and knew the area very well. A very funny man! Would greatly recommend this walking tour! |
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Fun and Interesting
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| Sun, Sep 21, 08 1:30 PM |
eloewenthal |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| We are from NY & NJ and took my mom for her 60th birthday. Rick was knowledgable, passionate and enthusiastic about the sites of Park Slope. His commentary was very interesting- historical, architectural and anecdotal. The pizza at the end was delicious! A fun time and would do it again in a heartbeat! |
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Insightful Tour
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| Sun, Sep 21, 08 10:00 AM |
skcprod |
Unspecified |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This is a most interesting tour of Brooklyn's parkslope area. The guide "Big Rick" goes over details about the many points around the area. He notes the architectural uniqueness of the some of the structures and provides the historical backgrounds coupled with his personal historical experiences in the area. I found his information delivery to be very enthusiastic and knowlegeable. Also found the many boutiques, shops on the avenues to be points of interest as well.
After the tour, you learn abit more about this area's past and possible future trends. Definitely a worthwhile visit to be included in you trip to NYC. |
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Native Brooklynese
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| Sat, Sep 20, 08 1:30 PM |
loudambrosio |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Great stories to add to the atmosphere. Big Rick has seen it all.
A personal touch you can't find everywhere. Great tour! |
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Very enjoyable tour. Definitely worth the time.
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| Fri, Sep 19, 08 10:00 AM |
JimSvetgoff |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We enjoyed Rick's tour very much. He is a Brooklyn native and has a great perspective on his neighborhood. He is familiar with the architecture of Brooklyn and pointed out many interesting homes and buildings on the tour. We covered a lot of ground, so wear your walking shoes. Rick provides a bottle of water to begin the tour and a slice of pizza to end the day. Nice touch! |
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See Parkslope with a Brooklyn native
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| Thu, Sep 18, 08 1:30 PM |
Bridgemcks |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This tour was a lot of fun. The guide is a real local character and very knowledgable about the architecture and history of the neighborhood. The slice of pizza at the end was a great way to finish the tour. |
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Nice walk in the neighborhood
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| Sun, Sep 14, 08 1:30 PM |
CVellek |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Enjoyed the walk in the Park Slope neighborhood. Enjoyed the history of the neighborhood and the architecture of the buildings. |
