| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? [v] |
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The only way to experience the real Brooklyn
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| Fri, Aug 7 10:00 AM |
jfields284 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Rick made Brooklyn come alive with his great knowledge of the area, architecture, and stories from his childhood! |
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Excellent Tour with an Excellent Guide
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| Sun, Jun 7 10:30 AM |
Bunny92 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| The day we took the tour was gorgeous. We lucked out and were the only two people on the tour so it was super personal, fun, informative and we would go again in a heartbeat. Rick was friendly and knowledgeable about the neighborhood, the architecture was amazing, the pizza was great. What a fun way to spend the afternoon exploring the neighborhood in which we live. |
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Fantastic!!
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| Mon, May 18 12:00 PM |
DAWNWHELIHAN |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
| Rick was very informative and knowledgeable about the Brooklyn area. It was a very interesting tour and I would recommend it to everyone. |
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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 / Guide very enthusiastic & personable
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| Thu, Apr 9 12:00 PM |
drewdwyer |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Rick met us across the street from the Subway Stop. It is a quiet, safe, economical ride in the subway from Manhattan. The area you come up from the subway seemed totally safe and secure. We crossed the street and met "Rick" who immediately ducked into a shop and came out offering us a bottle of water for our walking tour. Then he dove right in -- enthusiastically describing the area; the local landmark bank, the bank clock, and the transitions (and dangers) of living in the area for several generations. Rick also gave his own perspective on the future growth of the neighborhood. You couldn't help but immediately grow to like his affable personality. My wife and I noticed right away that he was "original" and quite enthusiastic about showing off his hometown. He was also rightly proud of all the folks that have made names from themselves who claim Brooklyn as their home. He's a master of the different styles of architecture in the neighborhoods around Park Slope and he easily handled our questions as we walked up Park Slope and through Prospect Park. About 2/3rds of the way through the tour you were treated to an authentic slice of Brooklyn pizza. Study up on how a Brooklyn native eats pizza or you'll instantly be spotted as a non-native. It was a wonderful experience and very enjoyable. The tour lasted about 2 hours and 45 minutes. It was not rushed nor forced. It felt long enough to feel like you got your money's worth, learned a bit about the area and not so long that you bored of the material he was presenting.
My wife and I would heartily recommend this tour and especially Rick.
VR
Drew Dwyer
Col, USMC (Ret) |
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Architecture Students Attend great tour
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| Sat, Nov 1, 08 1:30 PM |
jimpug78 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I had my Graduate Interior Architecture students attend this event for their class. The feedback was very positive from my students. Rick the tour guide was very infomative on architecture details, history and Brooklyn trivia. The tour enable the students to see a variety of styles. This was very helpful for hands-on experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Jim Pugliese
Marywood University,
Scranton, PA |
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So much fun - informative -
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| Mon, Sep 29, 08 10:00 AM |
gtraynor |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| The tour was well-paced, informative, and just plain fun. Well worth the time and price. Would strongly recommend this to friends. |
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good choice for general interest
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| Thu, Sep 25, 08 10:00 AM |
saturnina |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Other |
| The guide is very charming, enthusiastic, and amusing. His personal perspective is what sets this tour apart. It's an enjoyable introduction to the area. However, if you have a keen interest in history or architecture, this might not be the tour for you (although the guide offers plenty of names and dates). Those seeking a fun survey won't be disappointed. |
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Nice walk in the neighborhood
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| Sun, Sep 14, 08 1:30 PM |
CVellek |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Enjoyed the walk in the Park Slope neighborhood. Enjoyed the history of the neighborhood and the architecture of the buildings. |
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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. |
