| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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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 great 3-hour tour
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| Sat, May 3, 08 1:30 PM |
mjandrejko |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My husband and I found this walking tour to be excellent. It was our first time in Brooklyn, and Rick was a gracious, enthusiastic host. He pointed out a lot of details and explained the history of the area and made it really fun. He encouraged stopping for photos (and I did take a lot of photos!), and he was able to answer all of our questions. It was great to hear about some of the "behind the scenes" information that Rick was able to tell us about since he's lived in the area all of his life. You can tell he loves his hometown. If we get to Brooklyn again, we would take this tour again. Rick mentioned that he's developing other tours in the area, so hopefully we'll be able to join him again. Thanks for a really enjoyable afternoon! Kathy |
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Very Nice
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| Sat, May 3, 08 1:30 PM |
torya61 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My husband, my adult son and myself did the tour and it was one of the highlights of our weekend in NYC. The best part of the tour was the opportunity to see things that we would not have if we would have come into Brooklyn ourselves. Big Rick is excellent at what he does. We went on to spend a few more hours in Brooklyn that day and returned after Bike NY on Sunday for dinner. The tour ntroduced us to a new world to explore. |
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Great Tour
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| Sat, May 3, 08 10:00 AM |
srussell |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| You will be hard pressed to find someone more enthusiastic and passionate about Brooklyn than "Big Rick". By the end of the tour I almost wanted to live there. Great tour and if you go to Brooklyn as a tourist and you do not take this tour then you will be missing out on an opportunity. Thanks Rick, Steven and Tina. |
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A wonderful New York tourist experience!
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| Fri, Apr 25, 08 1:30 PM |
DJRENK |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Big Rick and his Tour Grows In Brooklyn walking tour is highly recommended by both my traveling companion and myself. When we went on the tour we were the only two people, which was terrific and personal. Rick is a very personable man with a great deal of knowledge of his old neighborhood. Not only do you find yourself looking at amazing architecture and the glory of a bygone era, you get first hand information about the history of Brooklyn - where he and his family lived for generations, and the transformation of the area. Rick also points out architectural elements that one wouldn't find on the first or the second visit to a building or neighborhood - since he is such a seasoned veteran. I highly recommend this tour not only for what he can show you, but also for the personal knowledge he provides...oh and the pizza! |
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Highlight of my trip!
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| Thu, Apr 24, 08 10:00 AM |
mlk1958 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Big Rick is equal parts storyteller, historian, architecture maven, and street-corner philosopher. The tour was just a blast -- we learned a lot and had a wonderful time. It was a highlight of my trip to New York and I would urge anybody who loves history and architecture (not to mention pizza and interesting characters!) to give it a go! |
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Fabulous tour - informative and energetic
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| Wed, Apr 23, 08 1:30 PM |
dara6363 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| This tour is a wonderful way to explore a Brooklyn neighborhood. You'll see beautiful homes, examine architecture, and learn about people in NY's history. The tour leader is accommodating, knowledgeable, and entertaining. You are sure to enjoy the day. |
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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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Fantastic Tour
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| Sun, Apr 13, 08 1:30 PM |
scottlaubner |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Individual |
| What a great tour! Big Rick puts so much heart into his tours and it shows. He is always pointing out interesting architecture on the tour and telling stories about the old neighborhood. Entertaining, edifying and aerobic. |
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Awesome tour of Brooklyn!
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| Sat, Apr 12, 08 1:30 PM |
cmwinkler1 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| One of the best walking tours I have been on in all of my travels. We learned things not only about Brooklyn, but NYC as a whole. Saw beautiful sights and really grew an appreciation for Brooklyn. The tour was both entertaining and educational, I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice afternoon with the nicest guide around. |
