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Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A wonderful afternoon, we highly recommend.
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| Fri, Aug 22, 08 1:30 PM |
jmnaghski |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| My wife and I had a great experience with Rick as our guide as he took us through the Brooklyn that he knew as a child, the Brooklyn in the early 1900's with an emphasis on the architecture, and the Point Slope section of Brooklyn that is today.
Bring home the 4-pack of the monthly wine specials from Red, White, and Bubbly.
We finished a beautify day by stepping back in time and eating dinner at "2 Toms" Italian restaurant that probably hasn't changed since Rick was a kid living down the street. Be prepared to take home plenty of left-overs. The steak was 3" thick.
We can't wait for more tours and we will bring our friends. An informative and fun day.
Karen and Mike, Manasquan, NJ |
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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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What a fun day everything and more!!!!
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| Thu, Jul 24, 08 10:00 AM |
atishuk |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We did not know what to expect of this private tour, but it was absolutely wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to know Brooklyn more intimately. Rick our guide brought his past, the history, the architecture, the food, tthe stories and the future of Brooklyn to us in only a way that he could do. His is the Brooklyn personal touch- and his knowledge was actullly unbelieveable. I want to thank him for one of our best tours ever- and we have done many of them throughout the years in NYC. |
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Great and Exciting Adventure!
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| Fri, Jul 11, 08 10:00 AM |
FMDuffy |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| On July 11, three of us had a tour of Park Slope given by Rick. Rick is very, very knowledgeable about this area, its history, and architecture. Rick himself is charming, fun, and colorful.
This tour was exactly as promised - - even more!
We look forward to another adventure with Rick! |
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I loved this tour!
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| Mon, May 26, 08 10:00 AM |
mlowry |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Individual |
| This was a tour I had been longing for for some time and it filled all my expectations. Our guide was knowledgeable, and chose many details that were interesting to comment on. A plus was that he had lived in a "south Park Slope" neighborhood all his life. The tour was never boring! |
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Rick's Brooklyn
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| Thu, Apr 3, 08 10:00 AM |
marykimble |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| There were only my husband and I on the tour but Rick gave us the full 3 hours and with his full attention. He is so enthusiatic about his Brooklyn and conveys the changes that have taken place over his 45 years of living there. If we could all be so enthusiastic about a special something! His extensive research is impressive and he is on the Net constantly to get more information. We recommend the tour for anyone interested in learning of the history of Brooklyn and wanting to see the fantastic brownstones in the area. Thanks, Rick. |
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A Tour of Brooklyn's Prospect Park
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| Fri, Mar 28, 08 1:30 PM |
bevbookin |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| In my recent visit to NYC, I really wanted to get out of Manhattan especially after a friend said that "you cannot miss a chance to go to Brooklyn". Using the internet, I found a Tour Grows in Brooklyn. Rick is a terrific guide wtih an encyclopedic knowledge of the Prospect Park -- famous residents, history and architecture. Since he is a native, he lived in the area before it gentrified, when it was an ethnic enclave and much rougher and grittier than now. As an urban planner, it was fascinating to have a personal view of the benefits and drawbacks to gentrification. I would recommend the trip to anyone who wants to get the flavor of the "other" New York City. |
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Great activity for active adult
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| Mon, Mar 24, 08 1:30 PM |
kweiseth |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I am visiting my daughter and while she was a work I worked out while seeing the city. It was a wonderful combination and beats sitting on the bus by millions. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about his home town and we got a personal look at today and the past. I would recommend this tour to the new and the life long learners who want to know just a little more than the book tells. Bookmark this tour as a must! |
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The Best
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| Sat, Mar 1, 08 1:30 PM |
stuart1 |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Individual |
| Without a doubt the most prepared tour I have been on since moving to New York City 6 months. I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable guide or enthaustic on his subject. Brooklyn appeared to me before the tour as some where over one of the several bridges. But now I see and appreciate this special section called Park Slope. And the highlight official Brooklyn pie(pizza) what a treat. The next time I have vistors this is on the schedule. Great time. |
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The real Brooklyn
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| Tue, Nov 10 12:00 PM |
jbohannan |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The tour was great. We´re a couple of Aussie friends on a 3 day trip to NY and wanted to see a bit more than Manhattan.
Tour was just the right length, with just the right balance of history and local stories to make it real without being academic. It was lovely to see the area through the eyes of a local.
Pizza slice was delish!!! Just what was needed after 2 hours walking.
Thank you! |
