| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer [v] |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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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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Fabulous tour and guide!
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| Sat, Mar 22, 08 1:30 PM |
smdittrich |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
| We can't praise enough the experience that Rick gave us in his wonderful A Tour Grows in Brooklyn! He gave a fascinating, lively, and personally engaging tour of a wonderful area of Brooklyn. He has a wonderful knowledge of architectural styles and history in the area, which is enhanced by his personal stories of growing up there. He's great at answering questions, and eager to learn bits of information we knew. And he went above and beyond the requirements of the tour, taking us by car on a delightful tour of a major cemetary that expanded upon the themes in the walking tour. He made us feel special!
Bravo, Rick! |
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Insightful Tour
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| Sun, Sep 21, 08 10:00 AM |
skcprod |
Unspecified |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This is a most interesting tour of Brooklyn's parkslope area. The guide "Big Rick" goes over details about the many points around the area. He notes the architectural uniqueness of the some of the structures and provides the historical backgrounds coupled with his personal historical experiences in the area. I found his information delivery to be very enthusiastic and knowlegeable. Also found the many boutiques, shops on the avenues to be points of interest as well.
After the tour, you learn abit more about this area's past and possible future trends. Definitely a worthwhile visit to be included in you trip to NYC. |
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One not to be missed
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| Tue, May 27, 08 1:30 PM |
sirving |
Male |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| When we walked down Brooklyn's 4th Avenue we wondered what we have let ourselves in for. The body shops and building works on such a wide avenue looked less than attractive, but don’t be mislead.
On meeting our host at the Brownstone Bagel and Bakery (Who do exceptional bagels) things got instantly better.
Rick (our guide) is someone you can instantly like and has that authentic New York drawl we English love. You can almost see him in an old James Cagney gangster movie. He instantly takes us away from 4th Avenue and any worries we had are gone. Rick’s knowledge of the area, its history and culture is extensive, obviously his miss spent youth wasn’t so miss spent.
While we follow him through the streets of Brooklyn he is both informative and good humored. His obvious love for the area, its architecture and history come through by the bucket full.
You should treat yourself to another side of New York often not seen. Ask lots of questions, Rick will have the answer and enjoy. Even the pizza is good. |
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Just as great as I remembered!
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| Thu, May 21 12:00 PM |
ShirleyC |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Some friends and I took this tour one year ago and it was great fun. So much so, that we brought back another friend, who was born in Brooklyn. As usual, Rich was terrific; knowledgeable, helpful and passionate about his hometown. If you want something that makes three hours feel like three minutes, then this is the tour for you. Bravo Rich! Can't wait to see what else you some up with!
Shirley |
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Wonderful tour, enthusiastic tour guide
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| Thu, Jul 24, 08 10:00 AM |
ShirleyC |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Our guide really enjoys what he does, and it is apparent. We had a great, informative walking tour with alot of additional, unexpected "perks". His knowledge and love of Brooklyn is infectious! Good job! |
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Enjoyable, informative
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| Thu, Sep 25, 08 10:00 AM |
Seajayem |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| the guide was knowledgeable, the pacing was just right, and his information was both contemporary and historical |
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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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Brooklyn with a personal touch
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| Thu, Apr 2 12:00 PM |
scadvisors |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Rick's is 100% native Brooklyn and his enthusiasm is what makes the tour. Having journeyed to New York many times this was refreshing in that Rick gives insight as to the history of this famous place in context to the history of Manhattan. My 13 year old daughter and friend joined my wife and I and stayed engaged the whole time. Brooklyn is a great urban space and Rick’s history helps you understand the good times and hard times that make Brooklyn…Brooklyn ! We met neighbors and eat pizza at his favorite local shop. Anyone interested in the full history of the greater New York area should check it out. |
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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. |
