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BrooklynTour

  A Tour Grows in Brooklyn, LLC
Ratings Summary:   Rating: 4.8 (260)
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Last 3 months 31 75 75 0 100% 4.7
Last 6 months 57 141 141 0 100% 4.7
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Rating: 5
One of a kind!
Mon, Sep 29, 08   10:00 AM akeller310 Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
We booked Big Rick's tour because of the amazing on-line reviews, and we weren't disappointed. He knows this part of Brooklyn, top to bottom ("My family's lived in this neighborhood for 100 years."). He has a story for every intersection and brownstone ("Al Capone got his start right here."). And you get some of the best pizza around ("We have to get there before the kids get out of school.") Go for it! You won't be disappointed either.
Rating: 5
a great, authentic and impressive tour
Mon, Sep 29, 08   10:00 AM Wiemann67 Male 40-49 International Tourist(s) Unspecified
Our tour guide was not only an expert on history and arquitecture of the neighbourhood, he was a real brooklynite, who could enrich our walk with his personal views, interesting stories and impressions. Thus the tour turned out to be truly interesting and full of life. The guide likes his job and loves his neighbourhood. I got a very good impressions of Brooklyn and had a great time.
Rating: 5
So much fun - informative -
Mon, Sep 29, 08   10:00 AM gtraynor Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
The tour was well-paced, informative, and just plain fun. Well worth the time and price. Would strongly recommend this to friends.
Rating: 5
Enjoyable, informative
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
Rating: 5
Best way to see Brooklyn
Thu, Sep 25, 08   10:00 AM Yvonne2008 Female 30-39 International Tourist(s) Individual
"A Tour Grows in Brooklyn" is not to be missed. I learned more from "Big Rick" about Brooklyn and the Park Slope area than any guidebook. The history, the best places to eat, the architecture and famous Brooklynites were all covered and topped off with a slice of pizza at the end - can't say fairer than that!
Rating: 5
Rick was great!
Thu, Sep 25, 08   10:00 AM KenPenn Male 70+ Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
It was an overcast day; but, Rick certainly brightened our experience! He knows the neighborhood in which he grew up, and his stories were really good. We took the morning tour of Park Slope including Prospect Park; stopped for pizza in Brooklyn; then, on our own, we headed to Coney Island for a hot dog at Nathan's. Rick even told us how to order the Nathan's french fries in a bag with salt. If you like to walk in the upscale Park Slope neighborhood, don't miss Rick's tour! He knows the place.
Rating: 4
good choice for general interest
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.
Rating: 4
Wonderful architectural tour!
Wed, Sep 24, 08   10:00 AM jkirkland Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Group of Friends
Our tour guide had a great knowledge of alot of the architectural design on the many homes/brownstones. He was a local of the Brooklyn area and knew the area very well. A very funny man! Would greatly recommend this walking tour!
Rating: 5
Fun and Interesting
Sun, Sep 21, 08   1:30 PM eloewenthal Female 20-29 Local Family Without Children
We are from NY & NJ and took my mom for her 60th birthday. Rick was knowledgable, passionate and enthusiastic about the sites of Park Slope. His commentary was very interesting- historical, architectural and anecdotal. The pizza at the end was delicious! A fun time and would do it again in a heartbeat!
Rating: 5
Insightful Tour
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.
Rating: 5
Native Brooklynese
Sat, Sep 20, 08   1:30 PM loudambrosio Male 40-49 Local Group of Friends
Great stories to add to the atmosphere. Big Rick has seen it all. A personal touch you can't find everywhere. Great tour!
Rating: 4
Very enjoyable tour. Definitely worth the time.
Fri, Sep 19, 08   10:00 AM JimSvetgoff Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
We enjoyed Rick's tour very much. He is a Brooklyn native and has a great perspective on his neighborhood. He is familiar with the architecture of Brooklyn and pointed out many interesting homes and buildings on the tour. We covered a lot of ground, so wear your walking shoes. Rick provides a bottle of water to begin the tour and a slice of pizza to end the day. Nice touch!
Rating: 4
See Parkslope with a Brooklyn native
Thu, Sep 18, 08   1:30 PM Bridgemcks Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Individual
This tour was a lot of fun. The guide is a real local character and very knowledgable about the architecture and history of the neighborhood. The slice of pizza at the end was a great way to finish the tour.
Rating: 3
Nice walk in the neighborhood
Sun, Sep 14, 08   1:30 PM CVellek Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
Enjoyed the walk in the Park Slope neighborhood. Enjoyed the history of the neighborhood and the architecture of the buildings.
Rating: 4
overall enjoyable
Sun, Sep 14, 08   10:00 AM lolsonwong Female 40-49 Local Family Without Children
The tour guide was charming- very much a real brooklynite. I enjoyed most his comparisions of park slope in his childhood and youth to today. The local history of a real life that had spanned some time in the neighborhood was the best part- to imagine the changes was fascinating. The architectural details that were pointed out were nteresting but I would have liked more hostorical context as to why those details may have been in vogue at the time- and a better understanding of who first lived in park slope and why they moved here. Maybe more statistics too about the park slope of today. The tour guide, Rick, was very enjoyable and personable and took good care of the group during the tour. We enjoyed the tour.
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