| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Authentic Brooklyn Tour Guide
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| Sat, May 24, 08 10:00 AM |
aimeec |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Rick was the best guide! He knew the neighborhood well, because he has lived there his whole life. He also appears to have heavily researched the history behind many of the homes in the community, down to the arcitecture. He was very personable, and it was obvious that he cares about his home town. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing to learn more about Brooklyn and its history. |
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Superb Tour
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| Fri, May 23, 08 10:00 AM |
SWoodall |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Rick provides a unique opportunity to take a tour led by someone who not only has a lot of "book" knowledge of the area, but also brings a lot of personal knowledge, as he was born and raised right in the neighborhood. The personal stories that Rick adds to the tour gives an unexpected exclamation point to an already great tour. Rick loves what he does, and that makes for a most enjoyable tour. Anyone who enjoys walking tours through neighborhoods and learning about history, architecture, and sociology will certainly enjoy this tour. Thanks, Rick! I had a great time! |
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Very informative tour..
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| Tue, May 13, 08 1:30 PM |
athebeach |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I really enjoyed Rick's tour. I already had extensive knowledge of Manhattan and knew very little about Brooklyn. Rick has lived in Brooklyn his whole life and did a great job explaining how the city has evolved. He explains how the city was first settled to the current neighborhoods of today. |
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56 year old tourists
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| Sat, May 3, 08 1:30 PM |
joantroutman |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Your walking tour is the best! We learned so much, and enjoyed every minute of it. For people our age it could have been a bit shorter. A two hour hike would have sufficed. We will recommend you to any friends going to Brooklyn. Steve and Joan |
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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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A wonderful New York tourist experience!
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| Fri, Apr 25, 08 1:30 PM |
DJRENK |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Big Rick and his Tour Grows In Brooklyn walking tour is highly recommended by both my traveling companion and myself. When we went on the tour we were the only two people, which was terrific and personal. Rick is a very personable man with a great deal of knowledge of his old neighborhood. Not only do you find yourself looking at amazing architecture and the glory of a bygone era, you get first hand information about the history of Brooklyn - where he and his family lived for generations, and the transformation of the area. Rick also points out architectural elements that one wouldn't find on the first or the second visit to a building or neighborhood - since he is such a seasoned veteran. I highly recommend this tour not only for what he can show you, but also for the personal knowledge he provides...oh and the pizza! |
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Getting a true feel of Brooklyn
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| Sat, Apr 19, 08 1:45 PM |
joem500 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Big Rick's walking tour of Brooklyn is as unique as Brooklyn itself. Rick starts in his old neighborhood of Park Slope and explains it's history and changes through a personal perspective. The walking tour expands and winds through quiet rows of brownstones, bustling retail strips, historical sites, prospect park and offers up close introduction to many landmarks.
Rick lets you appreciate some late 19th & early 20th century architecture, offering a vast knowledge of information about the builders and famous home owners and histories.
After a slice of Brooklyn-style Pizza, Rick's personable tour and your gained knowledge of the rich history of the neighborhoods, you walk away feeling a little bit like you belong there, that you were a Brooklynite for a few hours. |
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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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Excellent
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| Sat, Apr 12, 08 1:30 PM |
jeans711 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Excellent tour, quide was quite knowledgeable about the history of Park Slope and the various styles of architecture. Spent a lot of time answering our questions which made the tour even more enjoyable |
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Great tour with a true Brooklyn native
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| Sun, Apr 6, 08 10:00 AM |
johnero |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| My girlfriend and I went on this tour just for something to do on a Sunday morning. We met the tour guide, Rick, in Park Slope. As soon as we met him, he made us feel comfortable and we knew we were going to enjoy the tour. Rick was extremely knowledgeable about the history and architecture in the area, and he added a lot of personality to the tour. He grew up in the neighborhood and his love for the area shows. As such, you will learn a lot about the neighborhood that only a Brooklyn native could tell you.
My advice is to do the earlier tour so that you can stroll down 5th and 7th ave at your own pace and enjoy the park later in the day. |
