| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Perfect in every way
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| Sat, Oct 31, 09 11:00 AM |
JacobsonIPC |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
| Wonderful tour, food was fabulous, tour guide so knowledgeable and enthusiastic! Timing was perfect regarding walking and rest stops. I had so much fun! I travel alot and have been on many tours, honestly this was the most enjoyable ever! |
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A great way to spend the day!
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| Sat, Oct 31, 09 11:00 AM |
cshinn |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I have lived in Chicago for about 8 years. A friend of mine asked me to join her on this tour. I wasn't even aware that this type of tour existed, so I was anxious to check it out. We had a wonderful day and discovered a number of places we had either forgotten about or never knew about to begin with. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very fun. We learned so much about our neighborhoods and some of our local merchants. I can't wait to do some of the others available. Local or tourist....this is a great way to spend the day! |
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Very enjoyable and informative!
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| Fri, Oct 30, 09 11:00 AM |
bridgybod |
Male |
40-49 |
Combination |
Family With Children |
| Our party of 4 (adults & kid) thoroughly enjoyed the tour despite the lashing rain! our tour guide Jen was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and all of the stops on the tour were well worth seeing. There was "just enough" food and drink to satisfy us without being too full, and we all felt that the experience widened our culinary horizons! |
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great time
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| Sun, Oct 25, 09 11:30 AM |
woodenshoe |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| we'll recommend to our friends |
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Totally enjoyed it!
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| Sun, Oct 25, 09 11:00 AM |
coalharbour |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I think the best part of the tour is a chance to visit local neighourbood and try local food where first time tourists would not usually do. The tours are well organized. They gave you maps showing the walking directions and information of transit information, so you could easily go back to visit the places yourself afterwards. You also get to go behind the scenes in some places which I found quite cool. Next time I am in Chicago I will definitely try their other tours or even take the same tour again. Thanks Julie! |
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You will love it ~ something for everyone!
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| Sun, Oct 25, 09 11:00 AM |
bkincheloe |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| Our tour guide, Jessie, was very personable and knowledgeable. On some tours, I find myself checking my watch hoping that it is over - time flew by on this day and I never looked at my watch.
I would have to say my favorites were the reuben (we went back the next day for another) and the oil shop. My least favorite was Catering - Chocolate ~ it didn't seem to fit with everything else.
I would definitely recommend it to friends and look forward to visiting again and going on the other tour.
Thank you for a great day! |
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Loved it!
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| Sun, Oct 25, 09 11:00 AM |
tlammers |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Our guide had such enthusiasm that it spread throughout our group. I had a wonderful time learning about the history of the places we visited, as well as the history and architecture of other buildings we passed along the way. The food was great and the tour offered me the opportunity to try things outside of my norm (The Spice Shop and the Olive Oil/Vinegar place). Had a fantastic time and will try this type of tour in every city I visit! |
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Scrumptious and Insightful Tour
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 12:00 PM |
ajhansen |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| Not only are you taken to wonderful food related establishments where you learn about their history as well as details behind what they offer but you also get to walk through a couple of great Chicago neighborhoods where they stop to explain the history behind them. This tour was top-notch all the way through! Our tour guide was exceptional. |
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Something different
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 12:00 PM |
debbieklosow |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I and a friend really enjoyed the Gold Coast walking tour. It was a nice mix for the tastebuds (Jewish deli, tea, spices, olive oil, chocolate, appetizers and pizza).
I felt we received plenty to eat plus I liked the architectural trivia along the way.
Will definitely be ordering from some of the places since we did not have time to buy during the tour which was understandable. . |
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I thought I already knew everything there is to do
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| Sat, Oct 24, 09 12:00 PM |
DebbieBlack |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We called the number on the electronic boarding passes that spoke of the tour after we were already in Chicago. We decided to try it since we had done most of the tourist stuff listed in books. What a great time we had and to think when we left for Chicago this wasn't even on the list of things to do. It ended up being the highlight of the trip. |
