| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Lots of fun
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| Mon, Oct 6 11:00 AM |
Tiedeman |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| A great way to see some interesting neigborhoods. Our guide, Rebecca, was delightful, well-informed and completely charming. We love Chicago! |
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What a treat
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| Mon, Oct 6 11:00 AM |
kabaig |
Unspecified |
20-29 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| We were extremely wow'ed by the places we were taken to as we never heard of them even living in Chicago for a few years now. Definitely one of the most highly recommended activity to do in Chicago |
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Scenic
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| Sun, Oct 5 12:00 PM |
amandawoods |
Female |
30-39 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| I really enjoyed getting to know different parts of Chicago. I have lived in the suburbs for 2 years on an International transfer and am heading back to my homeland shortly. The tour was a great way to see things I wouldn't ordinarily pass. I went with a group of friends all long time tourists and we enjoyed the ambience of the area and the knowledge of the tour guide.
The heavier tastings are toward the end of the tour which is a bit unbalanced but if you can hold out you will be rewarded. The tour ends quite some distance from the starting point so be aware it can be a long walk back.
Pleasant day - enjoyed by all ,despite some rain. |
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WOW!
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| Sun, Oct 5 11:30 AM |
glamrock |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I grew up in Chicago and was unaware of some of the history and architecture. I really enjoyed going to eateries and shops that I did not know existed. Whether you are a visitor or a local, you will enjoy the experience. The guide, Jennifer was amazing and the rain did not affect the tour. |
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Excellent Tour
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| Sat, Oct 4 12:30 PM |
BagelTree |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Excellent Tour |
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What an enjoyable day!
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| Sat, Oct 4 11:30 AM |
tchr5north |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I brought my friends on this tour because my daughter did it last year with a group who were food scientists and members of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Being natives of the Chicago area, I couldn't believe how much I didn't know about the near north neighborhood. Emily, our guide, was delightful, extremely well informed, and a deligh! She never hurried us, answered all our questions, and made our day in the city not only enjoyable but educational. Give her a raise!!!!!
Thank you Emily!
How about a new type of tour that includes ethnic establishments? Just a thought. |
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excellent but tiring
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| Sat, Oct 4 11:30 AM |
mendijones |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| A very informative and fun tour. It was a lot of walking, and took several hours. The stops that actually had "food" were the best. I would suggest having something like bread with oil and vinegar to try at the oil shop, and possibly a dip made with fresh herbs at the spice shop.
Great tour! |
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Great way to see neighborhoods
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| Sat, Oct 4 11:00 AM |
dapmag |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Just returned from Chicago and walking tour. We had an absolutely beautiful day to walk. Nikki was our guide and she was great and very enthusiastic. We had potatoe pancakes, a cup of tea, sampled cinammon, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, chocolate toffee, had a big slice of pizza and ended up at a chocolate lounge. We were also introduced to the original Playboy Mansion and some very interesting architecture and saw some beautiful homes. Also went through Oz Park. I thought the samples were more than generous we sometimes had seconds and thirds at the candy store. To pick one favorite is hard, I can't so tie between spices and olive oil, but really every place we went was great. I would go on their other tour they are offering in a minute. |
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Great Experience
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| Fri, Oct 3 12:00 PM |
Lindsaywaits |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| This was a fantastic walking tour...we discovered some amazing neighborhoods and tasted some great food! The tour alone was worth the price, and I love that we didn't just try food - we also learned about teas, oils, and spices. Highly recommended. |
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Great Day Out in Chicago
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| Fri, Oct 3 12:00 PM |
egannas |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Well, I had read about your tour on Tripadvisor which I use a great deal as a travel tool and you were listed as the number one thing to do in Chicago. Well, we weren't disappointed. Nikki was our guide. She was wonderful. I loved the selection of places included - a deli, a tea shop, a chocolate shop, the oil and vinegar store and the spice store and of course deep-dish Chicago pizza. Just enough and not too much.
We went back to several of the shops to purchase our favorite things after the tour.
We also enjoyed the historical aspect of the walk, from the original Playboy mansion to Oz Park. What fun!!!
Thank you for a wonderful time. |
