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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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One of a kind!
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| Mon, Sep 29, 08 10:00 AM |
akeller310 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We booked Big Rick's tour because of the amazing on-line reviews, and we weren't disappointed. He knows this part of Brooklyn, top to bottom ("My family's lived in this neighborhood for 100 years."). He has a story for every intersection and brownstone ("Al Capone got his start right here."). And you get some of the best pizza around ("We have to get there before the kids get out of school.") Go for it! You won't be disappointed either. |
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a great, authentic and impressive tour
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| Mon, Sep 29, 08 10:00 AM |
Wiemann67 |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
| Our tour guide was not only an expert on history and arquitecture of the neighbourhood, he was a real brooklynite, who could enrich our walk with his personal views, interesting stories and impressions. Thus the tour turned out to be truly interesting and full of life. The guide likes his job and loves his neighbourhood. I got a very good impressions of Brooklyn and had a great time. |
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So much fun - informative -
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| Mon, Sep 29, 08 10:00 AM |
gtraynor |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| The tour was well-paced, informative, and just plain fun. Well worth the time and price. Would strongly recommend this to friends. |
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Enjoyable, informative
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| Thu, Sep 25, 08 10:00 AM |
Seajayem |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| the guide was knowledgeable, the pacing was just right, and his information was both contemporary and historical |
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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. |
