| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great overview of a piece of Brooklyn
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| Tue, Oct 6 12:00 PM |
jhansen869 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Fun tour, the guide is very knowledgeable with great stories. Great way to get introduced to Park Slope and Prospect Park. |
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Brooklyn Parkslope Area
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| Mon, Oct 5 12:00 PM |
oceanman |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Excellent tour guide, great tour, informative, safe, great exercise. Brooklyn is a borough that should be explored as much as Manhatten,. Queens not so much.
The guide was friendly and had lots of tidbits of info that contributed to an interesting 3 hours. |
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Authentic & genuinely enthusiastic
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| Sat, Sep 26 10:00 AM |
icarusxx |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Rick was very knowledgeable about the area yet what really distinguished this from other walking tours I've done was the genuine love for the neighborhood and it's history. Hearing about the how neighborhoods in and around the slope had changed through the years (for good and bad), as well as hearing trivia about Rick's family and friends and their place in the neighborhood, made for a very rich experience. |
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Step out of Manhattan
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| Mon, Sep 21 12:00 PM |
matsat |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Recommended for those who don't want an ordinary Gray Line or Double Decker tour in Manhattan. The tour guide is a really great guy. You indeed walk and walk and walk on this tour but don't have to bring your own water bottle. Find out why for yourself. |
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a tour to remember ....
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| Mon, Sep 21 12:00 PM |
lpartridge |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| A friend had done this tour over the summer of 2009. Being from Philadelphia, I was very interested in learning more about Brooklyn. I asked a group of friends if they would be interested and we planned to take a day off from work to do the tour. Our guide, "Big Rick", was very knowledgeable and shared numerous personal stories. We were also able to walk through one of the mansions along the route of the tour. I recommend this highly. I might even do it again. This time I'd plan to do it on a Sunday when we might be able to see inside some the houses of worship along the way. I will also now go back on my own to explore some of the areas that we visited. |
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A Lot of Fun
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| Wed, Sep 9 12:00 PM |
CurtisJ |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Kevin is a character who knows a tremendous amount about Brooklyn and Park Slope. In particular he has detailed knowledge of architectural features of this great neighborhood and that was what I was most interested in. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn and check out more about Brooklyn. |
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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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Good Value
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| Mon, Jul 27 12:00 PM |
tmccaleb |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Focuses on the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. Rick, the tour guide, grew up and lives in the neighborhood. In addition to the usual history and architectural highlights, he fills in with stories of growing up and describes how the neighborhood has changed over time. Most walking tours seem to run about $10 per hour, so at $30 for 3 hours with water and pizza thrown in, this is a good value for anyone who wants to see some of NYC outside Manhattan. |
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Great Day in Brooklyn!
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| Fri, Jul 17 12:00 PM |
Cosito |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| A Tour Grows in Brooklyn is a must-do! Your tour guide makes or breaks any guided tour and this guide was the BEST! Not only was he born, raised and still lives two blocks from the start of the tour, but he has the Brooklyn accent to prove it. He exudes the feel and flavor of the town. You may have to stop briefly half a dozen times while he says hello to his many neighborhood friends. So, you will not only see the homes, stores, and other sites of Brooklyn, you will have a chance to meet the people, too!
The guide is exceedingly well-informed about the history, development, architecture and culture of Brooklyn. He has the pulse on current goings-on in the community and can tell you how current events in the city appear to be shaping its future. Besides giving you the history of Brooklyn, the guide also intersperses interesting stories all along the way about the people who made Brooklyn. This includes stories of the various Native American peoples who originally inhabited the area, early Dutch and English colonists, industrialists who built the city in the 1800's, gangsters who ruled the area for 3 generations, and the current invasion of well-to-do yuppies who are taking over entire neighborhoods.
A Tour Grows in Brooklyn is definitely worth your time and money on your next visit to New York. Don't miss it! |
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A Fantastic Experience
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| Sat, Jul 11 3:00 PM |
DonFriedman |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We were all so pleased with Rick's tour. He gave us such insight into the Park
Slope neighborhood. It would never have been the rich experience it was if we all just walked around with a guide book. The tour covered all aspects of the area - history, cultural, social, architecture, gastronomic, and the evolution of the neighborhood over the years. Rick is a wonderful guide. He has an amazing sense of humor and tells stories of the neighborhood with such gusto. And he opened our eyes to so many things that we absolutely would have missed or never appreciated otherwise. Finally, he was very concerned that we all have a good time, gave us helpful recommendations on restaurants, and was caring enough to say we could call him if we got lost on our way home. This wasn't necessary, however, as he also gives great directions. It was a memorable time we were so happy we experienced. |
