New York City History Tours -- Walking Sightseeing Tours of Manhattan, NYC (Patriot Tours, NY)

Seller:	PatriotTours
	Patriot Tours, Inc.

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.8

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	Positive Points	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	17	49	49	0	100%	4.9
Last 6 months	52	142	143	1	98%	4.8
Last 12 months	93	255	257	2	98%	4.8
All	377	1030	1036	6	99%	4.9

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan	223	98%	4.9
Civil War Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan	32	100%	4.8
Lower Manhattan Architecture	0	0%	0.0
Historic Graveyard Tour of Lower Manhattan	0	0%	0.0
Revolutionary Era Walking Tour (PRIVATE)	0	0%	0.0

Date Attended	Reviewer [v]	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
Amazing Tour! Wonderful Guide Karen Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Sat, Mar 31, 07 1:00 PM	brookshoe	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
This tour was the best part of our trip to NYC. Karen Quinones was so informative and knowledgeable about the years surrounding the revolutionary war. She had terrific stories about the people that lived during that time and not just facts. My mother and I took the walking tour in the end of March, 2007 and we both loved the tour with Karen. If you love American History you will love this tour. We could have walked and talked with you for hours!! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience, Karen and Iris from Delaware
From the heart Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Tue, Feb 19, 08 1:00 PM	brocine	Male	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
The sights were awe-inspiring from City Hall area to the NYSE and the site of Washington's first inaugural to Bowling Green and Trinity Church on the lip of Ground Zero, but the guide made the tour extra special. She was knowledgable and seemed personally involved in and by the history.
A great tour for history buffs Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Fri, Sep 19, 08 10:00 AM	Bridgemcks	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
This walking tour of lower Manhattan is rich with stories and details about the area's Revolutionary history. The guide brings to life many of the people and events that were so central to the birth of our country. The walk is well-researched and presented by a guide who clearly loves what she does.
Thoughtfully links the modern city to theCivil War Civil War Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Mon, Sep 3, 07 1:15 PM	brandonhuck	Male	30-39	Local	Individual
This tour was well constructed and covered a variety of Civil War topics. The story about General Daniel Sickles and his ties to New York was interesting. Would have been great to hear more about New York's contribution to the War - i.e. how many regiments came from New York, how many men enlisted, and some famous individuals. The information about the 1863 draft riots was revealing - it would have been great to get more details on this, some example incidents during it, and how it changed the city afterwards. Overall, the tour provides a good introduction to an admittedly large subject matter that could support an even longer tour and route.
A Well-Conceived Tour Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Wed, Jul 4, 07 1:15 PM	brandonhuck	Male	30-39	Local	Individual
The Revolutionary Tour walk was a pleasure. It hit the sights I expected to see in downtown Manhattan, while also mixing in a few pleasant surprises and out-of-the way places along the way. It was clear that the route and the locations we visited had been given a lot thought by the company, which was great to see. The tour guide was also very knowledgeable and provided a balanced mixture of factual events, description of people, appropriate context, and the occasion myth or lore to keep us honest. She was an excellent guide because she was clearly knowledgeable, but also passionate about her subject. She actively engaged with us individually and shared more tidbits as we walked between stops. The tour also was well-paced: we visited about 12-15 sites during just over 2.5 hours, which allowed for a steady pace, but without any feeling of being rushed. My slight criticism is that the tour was a bit weak on the military history of the period. For instance, no mention was made of the fact that the Stamp Tax and other events leading to the outbreak of war were directly related to the British Empire's large debt from fighting The Seven Year's War, much of which happend in North America. Also, the tour guide was inaccurate or vague on a few dates she mentioned regarding the battles fought in the New York City area. She also stated that the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 was the first time Washington was victorious in battle against the British. Technically, that fight was a draw. Most people attribute his earliest victories to Trenton (against the Hessians) and to Princeton (against the British), both in 1777. However, this should not overshadow the professionalism of the guide and the well-executed tour. For anyone serious about history and the American Revolution, I'd recommend this tour because it's more in-depth and comprehensive than Big Onion's competing tour, which I've also taken. Bravo to Patriot Tours - well done!
Great Stories Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Tue, May 16, 06 1:00 PM	Brad50	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
Karen is more than one question deep. She weaves different stories throughout the tour that hold your interest
If you want to learn take this tour. Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
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.
A MUST DO ACTIVITY! Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Fri, Jun 12 1:00 PM	billwade	Male	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
Our guide was so very knowledgeable of the Revolutionary War and the involvement of the local citizens in the era before, during and after the War. She helped us picture how the area would have looked at that time and how that affected the local battles. Our guide really transported us back in time. We enjoyed the personal attention and I am not even sure how many blocks we walked but it was not difficult at all.
Enthusiastic and knowledgable guide Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Sat, Jul 5, 08 1:00 PM	bigpain	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified
Enthusiastic and knowledgable guide
very enjoyable and eye opening! Civil War Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Sat, Nov 18, 06 1:00 PM	bigblav	Male	30-39	Local	Family Without Children
We had a great time and learned a lot! Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history!
Experience the "mind-set" of our patriots Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Wed, Dec 27, 06 1:15 PM	Bichon	Female	40-49	Local	Group of Friends
A walking tour....definitely a different concept of touring this illustrious island called Manhattan, but vital in order to experience the passion, commitment, and dedication of those who courageously came before us. While listening to the comprehensive, as well as descriptive explanation of a multitude of historic events, you are literally transported into this significant period of time. As an American, more now than ever, it is paramount for each of us to understand the values, mission and determination of our previous settlers. Their creativity, selflessness and passion is reflected and communicated by the talent of this passionate American guide. This is a must for those of you who care about this nation and understand that it is those who came before us that have generously bestowed upon us what we have inherited today. This powerful tour gives this generous gift to each of you.
Absolutely fabulous, informative tour! Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Fri, Mar 28, 08 10:00 AM	BHomewood	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
As educators and historians from Illinois in NYC for the OAH (Organization of American Historians) annual conference, we had booked the Revolutionary Era Walking Tour on a whim, thinking it would be interesting to experience historic lower Manhattan. Our guide was incredible! Full of wonderful anecdotes and fantastic with facts, characters and events, Karen led us on a three-hour journey back in time. Our only regret is that we didn't have time to take the Civil War tour she was offering the next day!! We will have to go back for that!!
Opinion of seven delighted women Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Wed, May 9, 07 1:15 PM	bettyjanem	Female	60-69	Local	Group of Friends
Seven good friends were in absolute agreement that the tour was the best. Karen gave us such a good understanding of what went on in New York before and during the Revloutionary War. We all came away in awe of the courage of the people of New York and the founding fathers.
Really interesting!! Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Sat, Apr 25 1:00 PM	betsytil	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
Both my son (25 and working in NYC) and I (his visiting mom) really enjoyed this tour. Karen brought alive Lower Manhattan during the Revolutionary War and the years not only leading up to it, but the years of Dutch settlement as well. Now I know that Water Street was so named because it was once a shore line street and Pearl Street got it's name because oyster shells were harvested along its shore. And Wall Street ... well, you can guess. Go take the tour and enjoy!
Excellent Presentation of Revolutionary War Manhat Revolutionary Era Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan
Mon, Nov 13, 06 10:00 AM	bellinghamdl	Male	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
The owner/tour guide for Patrior Tours did an excellent job of presenting Revolutionary War Manhattan. She was not only knowledgeable about the subject but was enthusiastic in her presentation. She gave prewar background to help you put yourself into the time period and was able to answer any and all questions put to her. I'm a tour guide myself in our state capitol and as such am probably more demanding than most. I can assure you the tour was thouroughly enjoyable and on a couple of occasions have found myself running some of her comments through my head post tour. A comforting thought is that she is not only the tour owner but also the only tour guide so you will be guaranteed the same quality tour I received.

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