| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A tour not to be missed
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| Fri, Mar 9, 07 1:15 PM |
sfharris |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My wife and I took this tour on a somewhat cold and blustery day, but the time just flew by for us. My wife had just read 1776 by David McCullough so she was very interested in this tour and she was not at all disappointed. The tour was small and they do prefer to keep them small. The sites we saw were very well planned out and the story was well thought through and extremely informative. We did not spend much time in the sites which is fine because it's much more important to hear more interesting details from the guide. We went back to several sites the next day. Certainly, the best part was the knowledge and enthusiasm of the tour guide. I would recommend this tour to any with an interest in our country's history. |
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If you want to learn take this tour.
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| Sat, Mar 3, 07 1:00 PM |
Bontempo |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I had fun. I learned many interesting things about NY and the revolutionary war. I got some exercise. The tour guide was enthusiastic, her fund of information was extensive. Her presentation was perfectly enjoyable. It was a great way to spend an afternoon, and I learned something besides. This tour guide is a gem. |
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Nice tour but not much "walking"
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| Sat, Feb 17, 07 1:00 PM |
christo |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| It was a cold windy day in downtown Manhattan and I was expecting there to be a little more walking in this tour. I found the content interesting and, as a native, learned a lot about revolutionary NYC that I never knew. I found learning the history of things I've walked past a million times also very compelling.
Still, it seems the tour would have been more appropriate for a summer day. In most cases we would walk half a block and then stop for 10-20 mins hearing another interesting bit of history. I suggest that on cold days the tour should be designed for a little more walking while outside, and a little more than two stops inside (we stopped only in St. Pauls and Trinity). |
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Well done!
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| Sat, Feb 17, 07 1:00 PM |
gdknix |
Male |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Revolutionary War tour of lower Manhattan. Karen, the guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She fielded all questions and embellished the answers with more information. I would recommend this tour to all age levels since American History is a forgotten course in school and we can all learn from Washington's unassuming leadership style. |
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A Knowledgeable and Engaging Tour Guide
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| Sat, Jan 27, 07 1:00 PM |
nycdiane |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Individual |
| Karen Quinones of Patriot Tours is a walking encyclopedia... with personality. Her knowledge of the people and events that shaped New York City during the Revolutionary War era is impressive, and her passion for the subject is infectious. She clearly has a love for this period in history and has researched it well. We took our time, winding through the streets of lower Manhattan, while her attention to detail made every story come alive. I happened to take a tour with her on a particularly cold and windy day, but this did not prevent me from enjoying the experience. Never once was I bored or distracted, even though I live in Manhattan. Accompanied by copies of old maps, broadsides, and historic engravings, Karen's enthusiasm and vivid descriptions enabled me to "see" the original shoreline of Manhattan, the fervent efforts of the Sons of Liberty, the quaint homes that lined the narrow streets, and Washington's retreat from the British... and much more. I intend to take a tour with her again (in warmer weather) -- she is just that good! |
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The Way History Should Be Learned
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| Sat, Jan 13, 07 1:00 PM |
mirokat |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| From the minute the tour began I felt I was walking where history had been made.
The guide was incredibly informative, the pace was appropriate and I am sure would be no trouble for anyone. I highly recommend Patriot Tours and their Revolutionary Walking Tour. |
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WE WERE HAPPILY SURPRISED
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| Fri, Jan 12, 07 10:00 AM |
footloose55 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My husband & I were surprised to be the only ones on the tour. Karen was informative, personable & enthusiastic. We really enjoyed the time we spent together & feel we learned a lot. She had a wealth of information & not a drop of it boring. Thankyou for a lovely time. |
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An excellent tour!
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| Sat, Jan 6, 07 1:00 PM |
adykeman |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Our guide, Karen, really knew her stuff and managed to keep even my 13 year old interested. I highly recommend this to anyone, local or visitor, who would like to gain a lot of knowledge about this great city.
Andrew |
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Great Tour!
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| Sat, Dec 30, 06 1:00 PM |
judyrogg |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| My 8 year old son is a history fanatic, particularly military history of the US. We've been on historical tours in DC as well as Boston but never in NY. I'm from NY and love this old section of town though I'd never realized the extent of history that was here. My son loved it too and was fully engaged for the entire tour. Karen did a great job of bringing the history to life and making it an enriching and memorable experience. We plan to to the Civil War walking tour on our next trip to NY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY US!!!! |
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Excellent Tour for both young and old!!!
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| Fri, Dec 29, 06 10:00 AM |
KatineSlunt |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| We had a large group of diverse ages and backgrounds. The tour guide was excellent; she engaged all members of the group, making the tour entertaining, interesting and informative. She was gracious and helpful. It was the best walking tour that I have been on and I have recommended it to friends. |
