Chicago Tour: Food Tasting & Culinary Tour (Sightseeing, Eating & Restaurants -- Downtown Chicago, Illinois)

Seller:	ChicagoFoods
	Chicago Food Planet, Inc.

Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.8

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	Positive Points	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	492	1327	1332	5	99%	4.8
Last 6 months	1072	2851	2859	8	99%	4.8
Last 12 months	1246	3278	3289	11	99%	4.8
All	2585	6699	6730	31	99%	4.8

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour	2285	99%	4.8
Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tasting & Cultural Tour	993	99%	4.8

Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
Excellent tour; highly recommended Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Aug 24, 07 11:00 AM	Braeside	Male	20-29	International Tourist(s)	Other
The Chicago Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour provided an excellent opportunity for my family and me to visit a number of eateries, food shops, and other culinary establishments we hadn't a hope of discovering otherwise. The samples provided were thankfully just enough to satisfy without stuffing, as the temptation toward the latter would have certainly otherwise been there. Our tour guide, Nikki, was well-informed and enthusiastic; the walking pace was briskly pleasant. I recommend this trip as a great means of familiarizing oneself with the Old Town and Lincoln Park boroughs during one's first few days in town, or simply as an opportunity to sample some of the finest food Chicago has to offer.
Lots of walking, not much eating Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Aug 24, 07 11:00 AM	judithbowers	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
We found the walk and information about Chicago interesting, but there were long stretches with little food. We thoroughly enjoyed the spice and oil shops, but they could not be viewed as a food stop. By the end of the tour we were ready to go find lunch, unlike tours we took in New York and San Francisco which provided interesting food as well as interesting information.
Takes you places you would otherwise miss out on. Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Aug 24, 07 11:00 AM	Deanna111167	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
The places chosen to visit and discuss were places I would have otherwise missed out on. The perspective came from a person who lives in the city of Chicago. This in turn made me feel like I was at home rather than a visitor. My brother and I loved the experience and would definately check it out again. We went back to 3 of the locations the day after to make purchases. The whole concept is great. Thank you.
INTERESTING Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Thu, Aug 23, 07 11:00 AM	RKRANDEL	Female	70+	Local	Other
FOUND THE TRIP INTERESTING. GUIDE WAS WELL INFORMED AND PERSONABLE. THOUGHT IT WAS LONGER THAN THE TWO MILES EXPECTED AND ALSO THE FACT IT LASTED MORE THAN THREE HOURS.
A do not miss! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Wed, Aug 22, 07 11:00 AM	barbjerit	Female	60-69	Local	Group of Friends
The tour was great. Lots of good information and a opportunity to become better aquainted with great Chicago neighbohoods and a variety of quailty stores.
TOO HOT FOR A LONG WALK! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Wed, Aug 22, 07 11:00 AM	LynneRodrig	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
The tour itself was interesting and fun. However, it was 94 degrees out that day (felt like 104) and it was just way too much walking in that heat. The tour should have been adjusted due to the heat. The heat made it miserable!
quite delightful Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Tue, Aug 21, 07 11:00 AM	dermgood	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
was quite nice- loved the spice shop & vinegar/ oil shop. best was the individual info sessions at each store- especially if the owner presented this. I liked the whole idea of the tour also. would like to suggest: 1). maps of where we went - not only so can return, but to find our way back to the stores later. 2) maybe dont go quite as far- the last 2 stops nice- but tour ran over & if it would have been any hotter or rainier- would have been too much ( a bit long as it was) Maybe divide the area up into 2 separate tours then so not so far to go then be left faway from the starting area 3) pizzza stop was good- BUT- best for tourists to have the "Chicago" deep dish pizza- this is what people love (& only 1 piece needed as I know its filling)- the deep dish is so classic "Chicago" to tourists (I visit Chi often & our friends seem to think a stop for this is needed..) 4) Would GREATLY enrich the tour if more history/ info of the buildings we walk by -- the nteresting/ unusual ones- would be researched more & MORE info given on them/ thier history- love that extra info!!- please look into this. Cram as MUCH info into the tour as you can- we love history/ background! 5) Also, can be hard to hear the guide unless you are right next to him--he did do a good job of giving extra info informally IFasked things- but only the people in front could hear these extra things-- (& these were the things that could help enrich the tour)- SO it would also be highly recommended to have him wear an Audio device that he speaks into & us wear receivers for the ears to hear- like they do at Disneyworld on tours (maybe check into this)- best to bring an extra transmitter as I know Disney has some trouble with these always being in good working condition. This way ALL can hear ALL the time & much more relaxing to stroll along/ people do not have to be in a crush to hear all bunched up- especially with traffic noise- makes it SO much easier & pleasant!
A great walk with talk and treats Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Tue, Aug 21, 07 11:00 AM	jackieknight	Female	50-59	Combination	Family With Children
A great way to find out about a lovey section of Chicago for a foodie. Our guide was enthuiastic, knowledgable and fun. He did everything in his power to make it an interesting and informative tour also ensuring that all our needs were met. The tour did overrun by almost an hour, not that anyone noticed! My daughter and I had just the best time. We visited an interesting cross section of stores with the owners on site to talk to us in most cases. The walk in between all the stores was lovely and we enjoyed learning about this section of Chicago.
Eclectic tour a la Chicago Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Mon, Aug 20, 07 1:30 PM	LinaMarkanto	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
A wonderful day in the city. Highly recommend to those who are interested in experiencing some local flavors and history.
the first step to a great trip Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Aug 18, 07 11:30 AM	irishlass	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
great fun with lots of good info on restaurants ,neighborhoods, architecture, local history and done with a professional yet friendly guide. A welcome intro to Chicago.
Chocolate Heaven! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Aug 18, 07 11:30 AM	AmyBKruk	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
We had a great time on our tour of Chicago with our tour guide Nicki. We ate a lot of great food and had amazing chocolate from the 2 chocolate stores...luckily this was a walking tour so the calories don't count. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to find some great hidden gems of restaurants and shops off the beaten path and learn about Chicago and history along the way.
Wonderful! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Aug 18, 07 11:30 AM	corrigan	Female	20-29	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
I loved our tour! We took the great advice of scheduling it the first full day we arrived. The stops were so great because you got to meet the owners at many of them, and we learned so much about what goes into producing fresh, quality foods, oils, and spices! Our guide was sweet, friendly, and an interesting person. She made the time fly by with stories and bits of information. Despite the rain, it was very well worth doing! The walking was not overwhelming either. I'm in my 8th month of pregnancy, and found the pace and small breaks for snacks made it very manageable. This was one of the best tours my husband and I have taken! *Loved the coupons, too! we went back to 4 of the "stops" later on our own and made good use of them!
THIS WAS FUN Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Aug 18, 07 11:00 AM	SHERRI43984	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
This tour was fun. It is a little misleading in the advertising though. We had fun, but thought the tour would include more ethnic food establishments. One chocolate place would have been enough. We would reccommend this tour. If you are looking for a " food tour", don't expect to be eating your way through chicago. There are stops at a spice house, a tea shop, and an oil shop. Only 2 real food establishments
Become a Chicago insider! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Aug 17, 07 11:00 AM	sullivancara	Female	30-39	Local	Unspecified
I went on the tour with my mother - it was her birthday present. I am 35 years old, she is 72. We both thoroughly enjoyed the day! Being lifetime Chicago-area locals, it opened up a new world to us! Discover secret (and not-so-secret) gems of the city! It's an enjoyable outing no matter what your age or origin. Nicky (our guide) was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. The tour was well organized. We highly recommend it.
Walking & eating - the perfect balance! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Aug 17, 07 11:00 AM	JaneAK	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
An easy walk through Chicago's Gold Coast and Old Town neighborhoods with a knowledgeable guide who gave us the inside dish on sites along the way like the original Playboy mansion, the steel-box house, and the Viagra Triangle. And the food! Not just nibbles, oh no, we're talking good-sized delish samples - enough to keep you moving right along. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously and give this tour a hearty recommendation. We'll be back again.

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