My wife and I took Reva Cooper's tour of Brooklyn's Brownstone Belt. Even though I'm a New York native who walks these streets frequently, I wanted to see what insights I could get from a...
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History
I started as a volunteer for Big Apple Greeters, taking visitors to New York on routes of my choice. Friends of mine whom I took out kept telling me how good I was at it and that I should go professional. As I was retiring around 2010 from being an arts promoter, I decided to take their advice, and acquired my guide's license; and I now do it as a retirement career.
Specialties
My private walking tours take individuals and groups through neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn -- also Greenwich Village and midtown Manhattan. My walks emphasize history, culture and the current scene. We travel simply, to and between areas, by subway and the East River Ferry, and I usually pick up customers staying in Manhattan or convenient Brooklyn hotels. The tours are generally 90 minutes to 2-1/2 hours, and are tailored to the customer. They are adult-oriented, and incorporate my 30+ years of working in the visual and performing arts in pr and marketing. Most of my clients are visitors to New York City, although I have also hosted New York natives who simply haven't travelled to certain areas. I don't do tours during January or February, but go out all other months of the year.
Reviews
The Heart of New York Culture "Brooklyn Brownstone" walking tour was fascinating from start to finish. I would highly recommend it. Reva's knowledge of the history of the city is vast and she is...
A lively, provocative, interesting tour. The stories about places and people had me constantly thinking. Reva is a gracious host to NY and a thorough guide. Walking the streets together, from...