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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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You'll burn off your calories- so just book it! |
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Tue, May 22, 07 11:00 AM |
CissyBrown |
Female |
50-59 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
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We had a great time on the tour. Walked all the calories off! Would have enjoyed the foods in more of an order like appetizers first, then pizza, then sweets.. Tad was a wonderful guide and knew so much about the city. He was concerned with our safety, and comfort. I wish we could have had a few more in between stops to sample. Even one bite here and there along the way or a typed sheet from each of the stops would have been informative, even if they don't offer a sample. I was more concerned with the kinds of food and the heritage. We enjoyed our small group of 6 and visiting with them along the way. I wondered how far we walked that day...we went everywhere and we really enjoyed the quaint neighborhoods. I suggest for Ghirardella chocolate shop not to open the sample package of their chocolates...so on a hot day they won't leak out into you purse if you decide not to eat them at the beginning of the tour! We had attended the National Restaurant Show in Chicago and had sampled many various foods previously, so the walking and cultural part was the better part of the tour for us.
The Browns
Benton, Arkansas |
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Interesting Taste of Chicago |
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Sun, May 20, 07 2:00 PM |
liwanyk |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
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Our guide Shane was quite informative and willing to answer questions. There were more than enough samples at all locations for our group and all were quite delicious!!!! I was surprised to sample thin crust rather than deep dish pizza, but the explanation given was satisfactory. There was excellent improvisation (garbage bags) provided to the group when we were in the middle of a huge downpour during our tour....and all shop owners were quite pleasant and accommodating.
The only downside of going on the tour on a Sunday afternoon was that the majority of places we visited were closed by the end of the tour, so couldn't go back that same day.
I would definitely recommend taking in this tour, as it really gives you more of the flavour of Chicago than just walking to Navy Pier or the Magnificent Mile. |
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Wonderful walking tour! |
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Sun, May 20, 07 2:00 PM |
Susan56 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
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My husband and I had never gone on a tour such as this before, and we really did have a good time. There is a lot of walking, so wear a comfortable pair of shoes. Be prepared for any type of weather. We had our umbrella handy which was a good thing since it did start to rain part way through the tour.
Our tour guide Sean, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was a very good tour guide to have. He was well spoken and tried very hard to keep us on schedule.
I wish we could have spent just a bit more time at each stop, but then the tour would have gone on forever.
My husband and I wanted to purchase a few items at every stop but we never had the time. Unfortunately, we were on a bus tour that left the next day, so we were unable to get back to the various locations to purchase anything.
All in all we had a very good time! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone. We had about 12 people in our group, all different ages, from different States and a few of us from Canada.
Go for it! You'll learn something and have fun doing it! And ask for Sean!
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Great Tour - Great Guide |
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Sun, May 20, 07 2:00 PM |
vtaylor |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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We all really enjoyed this tour as it provided details of food AND the local landmarks. The guide, Shane was enthusiastic and fun.
We did have an issue with a downpour, but everyone, including the tour guide made a wet and cold situation fun.
Thanks for a great time. |
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Do this first |
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Sat, May 19, 07 11:00 AM |
LynGranger |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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We scheduled this tour as the first thing we did upon arriving for a week in Chicago. Great choice since we were fed and entertained for over three hours without any one of us having to look at a map nor find a restaurant. During the tour we got aquainted with the area and had our list of restaurants to try. Happy start to any visit.
Enjoy!! |
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Our guide, Tad, was great!! |
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Sat, May 19, 07 11:00 AM |
geegers |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Excellent tour! My friend and I were skeptical before we arrived but once the tour started, Tad made it great! He was very informative and the tour isn't just about food, it's also about some of the history behind the neighbourhoods that we walked through! We were also introduced to a lot of neat shops and restaurants! All-in-all a great experience! Highly highly recommended! In fact, we already started recommending it to friends and family the second the tour ended!! |
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fantastic |
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Fri, May 18, 07 11:00 AM |
shelbaj |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
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Great group leader, very knowledgeable and enthusiactic. |
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Informative and Entertaining |
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Fri, May 18, 07 11:00 AM |
cbraccia |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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Our guide was absolutely wonderful. He obviously enjoyed what he was doing and that added to the adventure. It was a delightful look into areas and neighborhoods that I would otherwise never venture to when I am in town.
When I visit Chicago later is year I will be sure to visit many of the locations we passed on the tour. |
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FUN and Food |
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Fri, May 18, 07 11:00 AM |
ElaineSiev |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
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Our tour was more than three hours of great entertainment. Knowledge of all the neighborhoods was supplied in detail by the guide. History of the area and af the various food establishmants was excellent. Lots of trivia was also part of the tour. It was well paced-our group are seniors but had no problems.I will certainly recommend this to anyone going to Chicago. |
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It was wonderful |
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Fri, May 18, 07 11:00 AM |
Star_Spitz2 |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
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Shane was such a great guide. He had a great sense of humor. His presentation was informative. He was proud of where he lived, and it showed. |
