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Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great tour- wonderful borough to explore
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| Fri, Aug 21 10:00 AM |
johnmale |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Individual |
| I'm a long-time NYC resident (residing in Brooklyn for many years) and found plenty of stuff on Rick's tour that was new and exciting. I think this is a great way to spend a few hours, whether you're a local or here visiting for the first time.
If my observations are an accurate gauge, I'd imagine that the majority of tourists spend litte, if any, time in the outer bouroughs. Too bad because they're missing out on an an integral part of what makes NY the world class city that it is.
This tour gets you out of Manhattan, away from the most obvious tourist traps, and provides an opportunity to explore a wonderful Brooklyn neighborhood. |
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Great tour with a true Brooklyn native
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| Sun, Apr 6, 08 10:00 AM |
johnero |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| My girlfriend and I went on this tour just for something to do on a Sunday morning. We met the tour guide, Rick, in Park Slope. As soon as we met him, he made us feel comfortable and we knew we were going to enjoy the tour. Rick was extremely knowledgeable about the history and architecture in the area, and he added a lot of personality to the tour. He grew up in the neighborhood and his love for the area shows. As such, you will learn a lot about the neighborhood that only a Brooklyn native could tell you.
My advice is to do the earlier tour so that you can stroll down 5th and 7th ave at your own pace and enjoy the park later in the day. |
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Great Value for the money !
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| Sat, Oct 18, 08 10:00 AM |
johnbott |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Tour Guide Rick was great ! full of information about Brooklyn and very knowlegable.....great anwsering questions and nice guy, would highly recommend him
John Bott |
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Wonderful Tour
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| Sat, May 23 12:00 PM |
john2415 |
Male |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This tour was exactly what we'd been looking for, only better. We enjoyed immensely not only the things we saw and were told about on the tour, but also the local color provided by our guide, based on his growing up in the area. We have already recommended this tour to several friends, and we'll keep on doing that.
Thanks again. |
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Getting a true feel of Brooklyn
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| Sat, Apr 19, 08 1:45 PM |
joem500 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Big Rick's walking tour of Brooklyn is as unique as Brooklyn itself. Rick starts in his old neighborhood of Park Slope and explains it's history and changes through a personal perspective. The walking tour expands and winds through quiet rows of brownstones, bustling retail strips, historical sites, prospect park and offers up close introduction to many landmarks.
Rick lets you appreciate some late 19th & early 20th century architecture, offering a vast knowledge of information about the builders and famous home owners and histories.
After a slice of Brooklyn-style Pizza, Rick's personable tour and your gained knowledge of the rich history of the neighborhoods, you walk away feeling a little bit like you belong there, that you were a Brooklynite for a few hours. |
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56 year old tourists
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| Sat, May 3, 08 1:30 PM |
joantroutman |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Your walking tour is the best! We learned so much, and enjoyed every minute of it. For people our age it could have been a bit shorter. A two hour hike would have sufficed. We will recommend you to any friends going to Brooklyn. Steve and Joan |
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A wonderful afternoon, we highly recommend.
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| Fri, Aug 22, 08 1:30 PM |
jmnaghski |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| My wife and I had a great experience with Rick as our guide as he took us through the Brooklyn that he knew as a child, the Brooklyn in the early 1900's with an emphasis on the architecture, and the Point Slope section of Brooklyn that is today.
Bring home the 4-pack of the monthly wine specials from Red, White, and Bubbly.
We finished a beautify day by stepping back in time and eating dinner at "2 Toms" Italian restaurant that probably hasn't changed since Rick was a kid living down the street. Be prepared to take home plenty of left-overs. The steak was 3" thick.
We can't wait for more tours and we will bring our friends. An informative and fun day.
Karen and Mike, Manasquan, NJ |
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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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A "must" even if you are local
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| Sat, Aug 23, 08 10:00 AM |
jj9297 |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| I live in the neighborhood and brought my sister and son. Rick gives a great tour and an amazing amount of architectural history. I would recommend the tour to anyone whether you are local or out of town just visiting. |
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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! |
