| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? [v] |
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Absolutely enjoyable and memorable
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| Wed, Jun 24 11:30 AM |
dmarino |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| My husband and I really enjoyed learning about the local history and architecture during our tour and the stops we made at the local shops really gave us a taste of what Chicago has to offer. We really loved the Old Town Oil shop because of the exceptional collection of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. If you think you don't like balsamic than you have to go there and truly have an out of this world experience that will rock your taste buds' world!! Some of the combinations were rosemary olive oil with strawberry balsamic and to top it off the walnut/apple made me so happy. The stuffed pizza from Bacino's Pizzeria was exquisite and my husband's favorite stop. Well, I loved it all, from the pastrami reuben, that is oh so yummy, to the spices we tasted.
Being part of a group is always more meaningful because you socialize with people who come from all walks of life to find enojoyment in something as simple as drinking iced tea on a humid Chicago day! Visiting a new place is nice as a couple but not fun as can be with a group of people who are from around the country or world. Wait, the chocolate from The Fudge Pot was creamy and just really good quality chocolate. This you will enjoy.
So, thanks to everyone who plays part in this tour who made our day!!
Arianna you rock girl!!! |
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Wonderful!!!!
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| Sat, Jun 20 11:30 AM |
jeannecorra |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
| My husband and I really enjoyed this tour! Our tour leader was very informative and fun to boot! We learned so much about the city, the neighborhoods,and food! Lots of details were provided about the places we visited, and demonstrations and valuable information about the foods we ate..how healthy they were and why, how it was made, and it all tasted great. I would recommend this tour to any adult able to walk....we went on the Near North tour and plan on signing up for the Wicker park tour next! Kate was Great!!! |
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Great food, great guide and great sights!
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| Fri, Jun 19 12:00 PM |
TBennett |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| We had a great time on our tour! Our guide, Kate, was friendly and full of facts as she led us through the city. Everyone at each stop was so nice and helpful. A must do while visiting Chicago! |
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Fantastic snap shot of what Chicago has to offer
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| Wed, Jun 17 11:00 AM |
NKotarac |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I had the most amazing time on this tour. It was my first visit to Chicago, I only had a few days in town and I had my 10 month old son with me - who also loved the tastings at every stop. It is the perfect combination of walking, food and the history of Chicago. The food was great and afterwards I met up with my husband and re-traced the tour with him this time purchasing all the produce that we enjoyed and taking advantage of the discount coupons. Now that I have left Chicago I have come away feeling that I've had least had a good taste of what it has to offer and I will certainly do this tour again when I'm next in town. |
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Fantastic guide and tour.
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| Mon, Jun 15 11:30 AM |
rriley55 |
Female |
30-39 |
Combination |
Other |
| Interesting and delicious food tastings. Saw more of the area and learned more local architecture and cultural information than expected - a very pleasant surprise. Will definitely go back to some of the shops and will do the other CPF tour next time I visit Chicago. |
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See the Real Chicago
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| Sat, Jun 6 11:00 AM |
Lindsey84 |
Female |
20-29 |
Combination |
Other |
| This tour is a great way to see the neighborhoods and the off-the-beaten path restaurants you would normally never get to see as a tourist. Chicago is more than just Miracle Mile - it's an eclectic group of communities with a diverse group of inhabitants. Not only does this tour take you to some fantastic restaurants, you will also learn some history about the city and the architecture along the way. Our guide was funny, energetic, and informative. I learned more about Chicago in three hours than I had in the two prior trips I'd taken before. I highly recommend! |
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a very worthwhile, enjoyable, and informative tour
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| Thu, Jun 4 11:30 AM |
LesleyThomas |
Female |
40-49 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| My husband and I signed up for this tour on a strong recommendation from friends who had been to Chicago and thought this was the best tour they had taken while there. We concur, and therefore, would also highly recommend this tour to others. It was an excellent way to begin our four days in Chicago as it gave us a great introduction to some of the neighbourhoods in Chicago and a taste of some of the rich culture, history, and the food of this fabulous city. We were very impressed with our guide who was not only very knowledgeable but equally delightful in her presentations at each destination and in responding to our questions throughout the tour. She was very professional and personable. We enjoyed all of the stops along the way but were particularly pleased with the visit to the tea shop, the oil and vinegar shop, and the very delicious finish at Bacino's for a slice of the best stuffed pizza (with an option to slide into the lounge, hop onto a bar stool ,and order a cold one with the other tourists in the group)! My husband and I also want to relay how much we appreciated the wonderful facts and anecdotes Arijiana (sp?) shared with us regarding the history of some of the buildings we stopped to notice along the way . I am going to look for the "Miracle tea maker "online as I have learned that what I am drinking (from a teabag) is actually tea dust!! We learned a lot and had the bonus of sampling the best in reuben sandwiches, chocolate, pizza and much more.... a wonderful tour that made us aware of and appreciate the professionalism, creativity, high standards and pride evident in the merchants/entrepeneurs of these neighbourhoods who opened their doors to us. Take the tour early in your visit and enjoy! |
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Absolutely wonderful!
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| Sat, May 30 11:00 AM |
ckaufman21 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Other |
| My mom, friend and I LOVED the Near North tour!!! Jennifer was our guide and she was fantastic!! I will highly recommend this tour to others and plan on doing the Bucktown/Wicker Park tour in the future! Thanks! |
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Great Fun and Food
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| Fri, May 29 12:00 PM |
sallyelstad |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I went on the tour with my Mother. We enjoyed the Tea, Spice and Oil, place the most because it seemed the most unusal to us. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the places where we stopped as well as of every thing we walked past. She was very mindful of my mother's recovering broken ankle. |
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Fantastic!!! It's a must!
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| Thu, May 28 11:30 AM |
frankibel |
Female |
40-49 |
Combination |
Other |
| The tour was fantastic! Lots of interesting information. Walk was just the right distance, the stops were diversified and interesting. The guide was exceptional (Ariana)!
I would recommend this as one of the first activity to do in Chicago. |
