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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Very interesting |
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Thu, Jul 31 12:00 PM |
jvander7 |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
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We found the tour interesting. There was too much chocolate places. I don't think the catering stop was worth it since we are very unlikely to use a catering place while visiting Chicago. I liked how we learned a little about old town, Lincoln Park, the Playboy old Mansion, Oz Park, and Gold Coast.
It was very thoughtful for the group to wait for us since we were running late.
Overall, I enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others who are travelling to Chicago. |
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This was the highlight of our Chicago trip! |
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Thu, Jul 31 11:00 AM |
Reneegaffke |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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We did the 11:00 tour on Thurs. 7/31 with Emily as our guide. WOW-does she know her stuff and what an interesting, fun, vivacious person she is! We loved every stop. I was so impressed with the workers/owners of each place...to take the time to tell us what makes their place or product special. We learned so many interesting facts that we are still talking about and the products we went back to purchase are being totally enjoyed, esp. the tea and vinegar & oil. We loved hearing Emily talk about the history of Chicago and the 3 neighborhoods we visited and all the beautiful homes and parks! I highly recommend this walking tour for anyone who loves things off the beaten path and something that is very different than the normal touristy thing! |
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Excellent tour with a knowledgeable guide! |
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Thu, Jul 31 11:00 AM |
lizzyalt |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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Our group enjoyed the variety of boutique shops on the tour. We also learned a great deal from our guide at each location as well as various stories about Chicago as we leisurely walked to our next stop. |
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Excellent tour! |
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Thu, Jul 31 11:00 AM |
ninatx |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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This tour was fantastic! There was a little more walking than anticipated but it was so much fun we did not care. Hopefully, we walked off some of the calories! The food samples were wonderful and I would highly recommend this tour for friends, groups or even families with teenagers. |
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best experience in chicago |
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Wed, Jul 30 11:00 AM |
javieralonso |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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this was one of the best activities anyone could do in chicago.
it gives you a deeper view of the city and places you would never visit on your own.
very nice guide
excelent food
I would repit it in the future with different places to visit |
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great walking tour |
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Wed, Jul 30 11:00 AM |
patricia14 |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Other |
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This was a good tour . It was great to go into different Chicago neighbourhoods .[Old Town, Lincoln Park] Our guide , Emily also knew interesting details about the architecture we passed and was able to add this information to our tour. |
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saw it on Internet - thought - why not? :-) |
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Wed, Jul 30 11:00 AM |
jinnyp |
Female |
60-69 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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We have never done anything like this before but it looked fun - and it was. It was a very hot day (late July) but 3 and a half hours later we were delighted we had done it. Emily our guide, was GREAT! She made it cheerful and interesting and she got the group talking to each other a bit - no mean feat! All were Americans except 2 Spanish, 2 Canadians and us two Kiwis from New Zealand. We could have taken even more information about the areas we walked through - nationalities living there, architecture, history, etc. There were a few assumptions made that we knew our American history (we had no idea why there had been riots in Chicago in the 70's? 80's? - we asked other walkers and not all the Americans were that sure of details either although the Canadian seemed to know a bit about it!!) However, if there are not a lot of foreigners then I can understand why assumptions are made. We could have spent longer on some places hearing exactly how they prepare spices, balsamic vinegar etc but the time was limited we know! The amount of food and tasting was great. Being Kiwis we seem to have smaller appetites than those from the US of A so we even had to ask for a 'doggie bag' at the pizza place :-) We felt it was well thought out and planned - I guess I would have swapped one chocolate place less for some other speciality but I don't know what there is that could be covered! We went home to relatives living in Chicago, who have never heard of it - and we raved and showed them our sheets of information etc and encouraged them to go! We were so pleased we did something like this and it may well be that we will do another one in some new place we go to in the future! If we returned to Chicago for a third time (as we would love to do) I would definitely go back to some of the shops to get a few things! We left Chicago the next day - we love the city and this walk was a great addition to our appreciation of it! Thank you. We are hoping that our exchange of emails with several other walkers will result in them getting in touch with us when they come to New Zealand! |
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The tour was great! |
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Wed, Jul 30 11:00 AM |
BeckyMcNaugh |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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We were three girlfriends on a 5 day trip to Chicago. We did many things and had a great time. The food tasting tour and cultural walk was one of the highlights! Our guide, Emily, was enthusiastic, informative and fun. The things we saw and tasted were great! My personal favorite was the toffee at the candy shop ( I can't recall the name right now), but it was early on in the trip. The tour was well worth the money and lots of fun. Thanks for putting a lot of thought into planning the tour. |
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What a wonderful activity! |
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Wed, Jul 30 11:00 AM |
BobKate |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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We thoroughly enjoyed the cultural and food tasting walking tour! Our guide, Emily, was very approachable and easy to talk to. She was knowledgeable about Chicago history as well as current Chicago culture. Not only did we taste some wonderful foods and delectable drinks and spices, we also learned something! She made our excursion quite pleasurable. As the mother of 3, I would suggest that no child under age 12 take this tour as the walking would become a source of conflict. My husband and I took this Chicago trip without children and I would highly recommend this tour if you are planning a Chicago vacation! |
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Great way to see Chicago |
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Wed, Jul 30 11:00 AM |
kdavis4434 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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My daughter and I really enjoyed the tour. We enjoyed the various businesses, the neighborhoods and the information provided by our tour guide. I've been to Chicago many times and saw parts of Chicago that I've never experienced. I would highly recommend this experience to a new visitor or one that thinks they know Chicago. |
