| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great Guide, Beautiful Neighborhood!
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| Fri, Jul 10 12:00 PM |
avicio |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| It was nice having a true local guiding us around. He knew tons of information about Park Slope from the architecture to the types of neighborhoods to dirty secrets/legends about particular places. I plan on going again when my parents come to town! |
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An excellent tour
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| Fri, Jul 10 12:00 PM |
stanleybrown |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This tour provides more than just the dates, facts, etc. It also provides real memories of the neighborhood, and a more personal overview of how Brooklyn has changed during the previous decades. Finally...a tour with a personality. |
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A Tour Grows in Brooklyn
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| Sun, Jun 28 12:00 PM |
johnmpezzone |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| After yearly trips to Manhattan for more than two decades, we decided it was time to cross the bridge. Rick provided us with an authentic view of his lifelong neighborhood. From history to culture to architecture we were immersed in a fun and informative walk. The legendary brownstones are lovely, the churches and former mansions magnificent. We learned of Revolutionary battles, Olmsted's "other" park, the ethnic diversity through the years, urban gardens and more all sprinkled with anecdotes only this real Brooklynite could provide. Rick customized our tour to our interests and left us wanting to return. And don't forget the pizza! |
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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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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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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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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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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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New York City is so much more than Manhattan
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| Mon, Apr 13 12:00 PM |
charlesb3 |
Male |
50-59 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| Everybody has heard both good and bad things about Brooklyn. This tour acknowledges the negatives and celebrates the positives. By the end of the tour, I think we all felt that Brooklyn had been "disarmed" and we'd all feel comfortable exploring more on our own. The beauty of the borough really shown through. |
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Excellent Tour and Guide
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| Mon, Apr 13 12:00 PM |
donlipschutz |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Rick was very informative and personable. He went out of his way for mer to get me a slice of cheeseless pizza.
He answered all questions clearly and to the point. Great tour and Guide!!! |
