| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age [v] |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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History, architecture, local colour all combined!
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| Mon, Aug 24 10:00 AM |
pattydolan |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| This is a great tour, and reasonably priced. Ric is a great tour guide - proud of his community, knowledgeable about its background, history & architecture.
My only criticism was that there was a bit too much information to take in, though we did thoroughly enjoy ourselves. |
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Rick makes Brooklyn rock!
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| Wed, Aug 5 10:00 AM |
DianeMasters |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| My daughter and I had spent time in Manhattan on various visits but hadn't yet ventured over to Brooklyn until this tour. Rick knows the borough like the back of his hand and has lots of history to share. We loved the list of famous Brooklynites that he gave us. By the end of the 3 hours, he seemed like an old friend; it was fun seeing him run into lots of HIS friends in the area, too! Feet and stomachs enjoyed the pizza stop! Walking back to Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge was a great end to a fun afternoon!
Diane and Liz
Illinois/Maryland |
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Enjoyed by all!
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| Sat, Aug 1 10:00 AM |
AnnWellock |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Big Rick pointed out interesting landmarks, architectural features and historical perspectives of Brooklyn. Our family of five, three teen boys and two parents, all found it held our interest. We loved the pizza lunch and recommendations for water ice. Rick, we were able to enter the "Magic Johnson apartment building" former bank building and walk through the lobby. It was magnificent. Thanks for the fun tour! |
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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. |
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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 genuine tour of Brooklyn from a genuine local
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| Wed, Jul 1 11:00 AM |
keefesandy |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| Just wanted to drop a line that I took one of your "A tree grows in
Brooklyn" walking tours on 1 Jul and it was great. Our service provider, Rick, was
exceptionally knowledgeable and made the tour so very interesting and
educational. I felt that I was getting a genuine tour from a genuine
"local" and felt that my money and time was well spent. Rick even changed the schedule a bit to meet our unique requirements.
I would highly recommend this trip and this trip and Rick to others who are interested in learning about the real Brooklyn.
Sandy
Texas, USA |
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Highly recommend!
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| Fri, May 1 12:00 PM |
npraguetour |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| Thoroughly enjoyed this tour! So fun to get to know this part of Brooklyn with Ric, who has been part of the community all his life. He gave us (myself and 2 of my adult children, who live in Brooklyn) the opportunity to see it through the eyes of someone who has lived it. Anecdotes of growing up in the neighborhood enhance the tour tremendously and his thirst for and research of tidbits of information give him an amazing knowledge of the high points of the area. It was fun and I would highly recommend it for anyone interested in getting "off the beaten track" from the usual highly touristed areas of NYC. |
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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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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. |
