| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Fun for Foodies, and personal touch
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| Sun, Jun 1, 08 11:00 AM |
sheliehg |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Our tour was very relaxing, lots of time to chat as we walked, everyone enjoyed it. I went back to the Spice and Tea and Oil , and Ethels stores and purchased several hundred dollars in merchandise. The architectual points were really interesting and I felt I received an orientation to the neighborhoods, of gold coast, and old town that I would never have achieved walking alone even if I found the shops. The walking part was great too. |
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Yum
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| Sun, Jun 1, 08 11:00 AM |
nanairo_2001 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| Good choice of vendors, good mix of local trivia and history, buildings and homes, going to hoods that tourists would not think of going to and very good exercise!
Guide was very friendly, knowlegeable, enthusiastic, organized |
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Don't miss this tour...
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| Sat, May 31, 08 12:00 PM |
JeanneBrown |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We had a most enjoyable experience walking around so many lovely neighborhoods and enjoying the delicious foods. Our guide Jennifer was delightful and pointed out many architecural sights and explained the various neighborhoods and their specialized foods. We never could have done this tour by ourselves. Definitely worth the the price. |
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Great Fun
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| Sat, May 31, 08 11:30 AM |
evahalpern |
Female |
60-69 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| This tour was wonderful. We had a small group -- only seven on the tour -- and our guide was great. She was informative and fun. Most of the group were in their 20's with a 50/50 mix of Chicagoans and visitors. The highlights for everyone were the specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop and the spice shop. The chocolates and pizza were good too. |
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Great Way to see Chicago!
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| Sat, May 31, 08 11:00 AM |
richwee |
Male |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This walk tour is just a great way to walk through the streets and alleys of Chicago. We get to walk streets I would not have found, taste food that I would not have tasted and hear stories I would not have otherwise heard. The pace of the tour was great - no rushing at all. I have lots of time to take photos too.
Nicky our tour guide was all-knowledgeable and patient. She is very friendly. She knows her stuff - including the spice and teas.
Overall, a very fun walk and my daughter Rosalyn mentioned that this is the the highlight of our week long in your beautiful city.
Thank you. |
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Excellent Guide....
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| Fri, May 30, 08 11:30 AM |
lalorusso |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I had a great time on the tour. My guide was very knowledgable and friendly too! I enjoyed seeing a few neighborhoods I would not have probably ventured to on my own given my time constraints. I was in Chicago for business purposes and only for 3 days. |
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Great tour
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| Fri, May 30, 08 11:30 AM |
jcmoore22 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| The weather did not completely cooperate, but the tour was great. I would highly recommend it. By walking you see many parts of Chicage you would otherwise miss. The planned stops are all unique stores and independently owned. Returned to many of the stores for personal purchases as well as great gifts. |
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Unique tour for all walks of life.
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| Fri, May 30, 08 11:30 AM |
amyjoyallen |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I booked this tour because it was something I knew I would like. Most of the folks that went in our group (of 6) didn't do as much cooking or baking as I did so, I wasn't sure if they would enjoy it as much as. As it turned out we spend all of our day retracing our steps going back to stores we saw or eating at recommended restaurants during the rest of our stay in Chicago. Our entire group got into the history and food as much, if not more than I did. Our tour guide was friendly and kept us off the beaten path. It was the best part of our time in Chicago. Do note though they say for all fitness types, but the tour was not for those who can't stand for at least 3 hours or walk at a brisk pace for that period of time. |
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Fun entertaining great walk
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| Fri, May 30, 08 11:00 AM |
kyliedog |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Stores chosen were informative was hoping for the artisan bakery . A true foodie would be disappointed with general type info, but still fun and helped find the little shops you would never find. Thanks Food planet. Keep looking for the new neighborhood to tour. |
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Was the best part of my vacation!
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| Thu, May 29, 08 11:00 AM |
cgreenhaw |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I really enjoyed the tour. The tour guides are fun and hip and very friendly. The tour goes through downtown the way a local would. I have already raved to my friends and family that the tour was the best part of my vacation. I loved the different stores and the houses. I have already ordered from two of the stores. I definatly suggest going on the tour at the begining of your trip so you can see Chicago in a calm and relaxed environment. |
