| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? [v] |
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WOW..what a city to explore!!
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| Sat, Oct 3 12:00 PM |
denisehench |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Never ever realized that Brooklyn was so cultural and historical!!! This tour had the flavor of the community mixed with personal stories of the guide. Walking down the past and imagining the future if this "kid sister" across the river from NYC was a magical day... topped with a cheese pizza!!!! |
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a tour to remember ....
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| Mon, Sep 21 12:00 PM |
lpartridge |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| A friend had done this tour over the summer of 2009. Being from Philadelphia, I was very interested in learning more about Brooklyn. I asked a group of friends if they would be interested and we planned to take a day off from work to do the tour. Our guide, "Big Rick", was very knowledgeable and shared numerous personal stories. We were also able to walk through one of the mansions along the route of the tour. I recommend this highly. I might even do it again. This time I'd plan to do it on a Sunday when we might be able to see inside some the houses of worship along the way. I will also now go back on my own to explore some of the areas that we visited. |
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It was perfect!
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| Fri, Sep 18 12:00 PM |
Nicisteglich |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Rick grew up and still lives in the neighbourhood so he was able to explain how everything changed over the years which was very interesting. He knew a lot of the buildings, the ages and details behind and he knows everyone in the neighbourhood. We were even able to walk into one of the great brownstones as it is owned by his friend.
All over the tour is great, very intersting and Rick is a great guide!! We loved it!! |
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Local Flavor
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| Thu, Aug 27 12:00 PM |
corahawki |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Tour guide was GREAT! You really got a sense of what it was like to grow up and live in this neighborhood for the past 50 years, as well as how it has changed. |
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We loved it!
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| Tue, Aug 25 10:00 AM |
Suedumond |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The timing was great. I had never heard of Prospect Park until the tour - and then read about the tribute to Michael Jackson on his birthday - in Prospect Park!!
And the personal info about growing up in Brooklyn was "priceless."
I highly recommend it. |
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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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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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Delightful and Personal
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| Thu, Jul 9 12:00 PM |
bettyhannan |
Female |
70+ |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Rick did an excellent job with details and local flair. We felt stopping for pizza at the end wasn't necessary and would have preferred more of the tour. |
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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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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 |
