| Rating |
Date Attended |
Reviewer |
Gender [v] |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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You have to take this tour!
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| Sun, Jun 7 12:00 PM |
megabarra |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| There is no better way to get a good feel for a city other than through its neighborhoods and through its foods. Great tour, great food great times! |
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Awesome tour and cusine from Chicago!
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| Sun, Jun 7 11:00 AM |
camfollas |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| There was only three people in our group with our tour guide Jen. She was engaging, knowledgeable, and awesome. She customized our tour and adapted to the many questions we had. We went from 11:00-2:45 and the time flew by. Very cool tour and it is highly recommended if you don't have a lot of time or if you are just entering Chicago. Thanks Jen! |
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GREAT GIFT IDEA
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| Sat, Jun 6 12:30 PM |
rashaunps |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| I got a call from my cousin that his girlfriend surprised him with a trip to Chicago. I had been unable to go out for his birthday in Minneapolis, so I thought I'd surprise them with a food tour. I searched the web and the Near North Tour looked highly credible. I bought their tickets and told them where to go and when. They absolutely loved it, thought that they got to see a side of the city that they never would have seen otherwise. They said that there was a lot of walking, but that it was enjoyable in the Spring. They particularly liked the Olive Oil stop and the Pizza at Bocino's.
I would highly recommend this as a gift for someone travelling to Chicago. I lived there for four years in college and I know the great food Chicago has to offer. I was happy to be able to share that with my cousin by buying them these tickets. |
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Must do for locals and tourists
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| Sat, Jun 6 12:30 PM |
boloc3 |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| My wife and I did the Near North tour this weekend for my 31st birthday. It was so great. We live out in the Chicago suburbs and get into the city about once or twice a month. This was something completely different than the normal Mag Mile walking, eating at the Grand Lux, and whatever tourist stuff we typically do. I highly recommend that everyone do this tour. I can't wait to do the Bucktown/Wicker Park tour soon! |
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A must-do, even for Chicago area residents
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| Fri, Jun 5 11:00 AM |
rmckelley |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Although we had lived in Chicago for seven years, we returned to visit now that we moved away. This is an activity/service that was long overdue for a city with excellent food and culture. We expected to try some good food, which we did, but was pleasantly surprised to have all the additional neighborhood information along the walk. I learned new things about buildings, parks, and areas that I had been in countless times. Jennifer (our tour guide) had wonderful energy and really engaged well with a diverse group. Be prepared to walk...the Near North tour covered a pretty significant distance that would be difficult for someone with mobility problems. I highly recommend this tour and look forward to trying others if/when they expand to some of the lesser known but equally interesting neighborhoods. |
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Very Tasty!!!
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| Wed, Jun 3 11:00 AM |
harrymax |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| I very much enjoyed the tour and all the information I got to hear about the city. Chicago is an amazing city and the boat tour is a great way to see it. I would definetly recommend the tour to anyone going to see Chicago. |
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Almost excellent
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| Sun, May 31 11:00 AM |
vzhick |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Either more food, or higher quality would have been better. |
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Shots of balsamic
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| Sat, May 30 1:00 PM |
esuwan21 |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| We did this tour for my wife's birthday. It was really neat to get to know the North side of Chicago so much better. All the stops were great, but our favorite was the olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop. This was a great tour, with a knowledgable fun tour guide. |
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Awsome activity.
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| Sat, May 30 11:30 AM |
mzerve597 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The food tasting and cultural walking tour is a great way to see a side of the city you can only see with someone who knows where they're going and what to see. It was just terrific. The tour includes a wide variety of flavors and scents, not just a particular kind of food. It is well organized and includes lots of great trivia. The food samples are awesome. The oil and spice shops are unexpected gems; the Black Currant Balsamic Vinegar is fantastic. I left feeling enriched and energized, wanting to see and do more in the great city of Chicago. |
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Fantastic experience
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| Sat, May 30 11:30 AM |
cbillen |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| We absolutely loved the combination of food tasting and neighborhood tours. We learned a lot about our own town. We loved every stops. |
