| Rating |
Date Attended [^] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great experience, great place, great guide!
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| Fri, Apr 17 12:00 PM |
ccosco |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Loved this tour - what a surprise - Brooklyn is gorgeous, funky, and fun ! Rick, the tour operator and guide, is incredibly knowledgeable, (seems like there's nothing he doesn't know about Brooklyn) affable, flexible, funny, and fun. We had two generations in the group and everyone had a great time. Prospect Park seemed particularly lovely in Spring., with everything in bloom. Imagine it's also gorgeous in the Autumn. Lots of good stuff to eat in Brooklyn, too, including complimentary slice of pizza pie! |
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A nice way to spend an afternoon
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| Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM |
inezsasha |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| Rick is a great guide. He really knows the area, has taken time to research history and architecture, is able to throw in some interesting and funny stories, and has a good rapport with area residents, which allows for some nice surprises along the way. He keeps a good pace on the tour and his demeanor makes it fun and comfortable. All of this makes for an enjoyable time. Another good thing about this tour is that you can wait to see what the weather is before booking it (must book before 11:00, tour starts at 12:00). I definitely recommend the tour and hope that Rick expands to include other areas of Brooklyn. |
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Great Tour!
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| Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM |
mitchell61 |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Very interesting tour. Guide was very good. Only wished he had walked a little slower. |
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Excellent walk!
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| Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM |
JANEY55 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
| My Review
I took this tour as I had nothing else to do that day. I have been all over the world. it was the best and most informative tour I ever took. |
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Great Walking Tour
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| Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM |
DELLARIODJ |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I've probably taken about 20 different walkings tours of nyc, this was one of the best I've been on, in fact I will be taking it again bacause there is a lot of information to digest. |
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Rick's the man
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| Thu, Apr 23 12:00 PM |
denisharlock |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My wife & I toured with Rick mid April '09. He's a one man show - leading all tours himself. If you're looking for a 'Big Onion' large group, pre-scripted experience - this is not the place. If you are looking for good stories and the perspective of a 40 something, life long Brooklyn-er this is it ! I don't think that you will be disappointed. Thanx again Rick for your own view of this beautiful part of NY. Bravo ! |
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Informative and fun
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| Fri, May 1 12:00 PM |
HarveyMa1 |
Female |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We thoroughly enjoyed our tour; Rick was knowledgeable and fun. Three hours was just right. |
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Highly recommend!
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| Fri, May 1 12:00 PM |
npraguetour |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| Thoroughly enjoyed this tour! So fun to get to know this part of Brooklyn with Ric, who has been part of the community all his life. He gave us (myself and 2 of my adult children, who live in Brooklyn) the opportunity to see it through the eyes of someone who has lived it. Anecdotes of growing up in the neighborhood enhance the tour tremendously and his thirst for and research of tidbits of information give him an amazing knowledge of the high points of the area. It was fun and I would highly recommend it for anyone interested in getting "off the beaten track" from the usual highly touristed areas of NYC. |
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Informative and interactive
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| Sat, May 2 12:00 PM |
jprogers |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The tour takes you through a the neighborhood of Park Slope and the guide explains the history of the neighborhood and how much it has changed over the last century. It's hard to believe that a neighborhood full of boutiques and cafes was derelict and blighted a few decades ago. The guide stops along the way to talk to friends and passersby, which makes you feel like you're part of the neighborhood.
I recommend it to anyone interested in Brooklyn. |
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One of the highlights of our visit.
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| Thu, May 7 12:00 PM |
MCavanaugh |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| Rick is a great guide. A local who grew up in Brooklyn and has in depth knowledge of his city and its history. I loved the old architecture and the stories of its early residents. The pizza at the end of the tour was a nice touch. Starting point was easy to reach by subway. There is more to New York than Manhattan. |
