Private tour in New York City Richard B
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Greetings from New York City! I'm Richard, a licensed tour guide, and I love New York. I'm a third-generation New Yorker, the grandson of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. I've lived here all my life. My perspective of the city is enriched and broadened by the variety of paths I've taken here. For twenty-five years, I was a professional illustrator, a career that immersed me in New York's publishing and art worlds. I was also an office worker throughout the city, including ten years in the World Trade Center. When I was an art student at Pratt Institute, I got to know Brooklyn more—wow, what a fascinating place. I am continually awed by the charm and cultural richness of my city. I hold a New York State teacher's license, as well as a Masters in Education. These, and the years I taught in the city's public schools, in tandem with my enthusiasm and New York life experience, help make me a great New York City tour guide. Any tour with me will be fun, informative and stimulating. Thanks to New York City's vastness and diversity, each tour can be as individual as a client's tastes and interests. Licensed Sightseeing Guide through the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs; Bachelor's degree in Literature; Master's degree in Education; Twenty-five years working as a visual artist
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Before becoming part of New York City, Brooklyn was America's third largest metropolis. Today it is emerging from the giant shadow cast by Manhattan. In this walking tour, we explore many of the borough's charming streets, remarkable history and significant cultural landmarks. You'll discover a dazzling variety of architecture that reflects Brooklyn's rich history and contemporary relevance. You'll visit uniquely and marvelously New York City neighborhoods and parks that prove that not everything here is rush rush rush, and that a high quality of life in the city is indeed possible. You'll be privy to an unbeatable view of the Manhattan skyline. You'll get a taste of why so many New Yorkers have chosen Brooklyn over Manhattan as the ideal place to live. And why non-Brooklynites have chosen Brooklyn as an ideal place to enjoy, and explore.
We saw wonderful portions of Brooklyn that we would have probably have never experienced on our own. Richard tailored our tour to us and provided great background information and stories. The tour definitely enhanced our time in Brooklyn.
Richard was a terrific guide who had to occupy 11 chatty women while touring Brooklyn for about 5 hours! We walked the Brooklyn Bridge and through the downtown and neighborhoods learning interesting history and facts along the way. He had a new local lunch place that he wanted to try and we were all game. The Lucky Rabbit take out food was delicious. He was very attentive - letting us stop for coffee and always finding restroom stops. He was gracious and flexible when we had to shorten our time too.
This is the second tour we took with Richard, and it was just as great as the first one. Richard is a fantastic guide--personable, knowledgeable, and a real pleasure to be with. During this wonderful walk through Brooklyn, we learned so much--from colonial times to the present. And Richard really went the extra mile to make sure we enjoyed the day, including sharing a local cheesecake treat and a delicious traditional pizza lunch. We can't recommend Richard highly enough!
Richard was fantastic! Perfect way to see Brooklyn the local way; we hit lots of neighborhoods, side streets, and it was excellent to see through the eyes of a lifelong New Yorker. He was extremely flexible, altering the tour to hit a spot that we wanted to see. Highly recommend!
It is possible, but not guaranteed, the itinerary will include all of the below attractions: Barclays Center Ft. Greene Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Ft. Greene Park Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Clinton Hill Pratt Institute Junior's (the original) Fulton Street Mall Downtown Brooklyn Brooklyn Borough Hall Brooklyn Heights Promenade Plymouth Church Fulton Ferry Landing Squibb Park Bridge Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Bridge Park DUMBO St. Ann's Warehouse Jane's Carousel Tour can be customized upon request.
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Only by foot, unless I meet you at your hotel or any location other than Barclay Center, in which case we will walk and possibly take a subway or taxi.
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