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	497	1338	1343	5	99%	4.8
Last 6 months	1068	2841	2849	8	99%	4.8
Last 12 months	1253	3295	3306	11	99%	4.8
All	2592	6716	6747	31	99%	4.8

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour	2292	99%	4.8
Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tasting & Cultural Tour	1003	99%	4.8

Date Attended	Reviewer [v]	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
Great - Needs more balance Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sun, Sep 21, 08 12:00 PM	redfern5	Unspecified	30-39	Local	Family With Children
This tour was suppose to be 3 hours, but it was closer to 4. The originating stop had a food tasting, but the next 3 stops in a row were tea, spices, and oil/vinegar. While they were super interesting and a great part of the tour, the tour description says that it is good for lunch. We scheduled our tour for noon based on that. We had an 11 year old who was starving for the first two hours of the tour until we finally stopped at a candy shop, a catering store, and then finally to pizza and dessert. I would space out the food stops more evenly so that you're not starving for the first half of the walk and then full for the second. Our tour guide was great and very informative.
Nifty tour, and great samples! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Jul 5, 08 12:30 PM	redbeard1969	Male	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
This was a really nice tour, taking us through some of Chicago's nicest neighborhoods, and exposing us to architecture, history, and often little-known but really cool food places. The guide was really enthusiastic, the food samples were great, and some of the stops on the tour were unknown to the Chicagoans in our group, but were neat places that all of us enjoyed. The samples were great, and I think the tour is a great way to spend 3+ hours in Chicago!
Not Disappointed Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Aug 1, 08 11:00 AM	rebeck	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
It was a great tour with a great guide (Jennifer). One of the things that enticed me about the tour, was the walking part. I loved that we would taste and get out and about . (I'm a foodie, but love to incorporate excercise into anything I can. I loved that the three parts of the city were included. I would have never gone out of my way to see the different districts and they were all so interesting and lovely in their own ways. I was also impressed that Jennifer knew about the producst in each establisment, so we wouldn't have to disstrupt the establishment and could be in and out inconspicuously(sp), It was a great flow. So in a nutshell I was impressed (If you didn't noticed I used the word alot!) So thank you for offering such a different type of tour. It fit my needs perfectly!
Much Knowledge given Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Thu, Oct 25, 07 11:00 AM	rebeccaknigh	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
Our tour guide Nicki had a great deal of knowledge about the city that focused on other areas outside of restaurants, she was an enthusiastic individual who paid a great deal attention to each patron. The variety of the stores and restaurants were fantastic and surprising, the only thing i would warn each of the guests is that the tour does tend to go about 4 hours vs the 3 hours and the tour does not end where you begin and will need to either walk the 24 blocks back or arrange other transportation. The walk was fantastic and educational, I would recommend the tour to anybody who was interested in learning about Chicago, and for the money a great buy. The tour owner Shane followed thru all the way to ensuring every paid guest will be attending the tour.
Fabulous! Yummy! Fun! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Aug 17, 07 11:00 AM	rebeccajcohe	Female	20-29	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
We very much enjoyed this delicious jaunt through Chicago, and recommend it to local foodies and tourists alike.
Caroline was great Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 PM	Reandeau	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
My husband and I and another couple friend participated in the Near North Food and Cultural Tour on November 7 (to celebrate my birthday). We had a great time, and our docent, Caroline was awesome. She clearly loves doing this and for only living in Chicago a short time, she is very knowledgeable on Chicago history and architecture. My only complaint is that in the advertisement for the tour it mentions bringing along extra money to buy items from the various stops (for example, the Spice House, Old Towne Oil). At the beginning of the tour, Caroline requested that we didn't do any shopping since our group was too large and if everyone shopped then the tour wouldn't stay on schedule. My friend and I did end up buying a few things at The Spice House and Old Town Oil because we don't live in the Chicago area and we were not going to have time to go back to those locations when the tour ended. My recommendation is to limit the number of participants so that people can shop. I know there were several in our group who wanted to shop and didn't b/c of Carolines, request. We shopped quickly, but would have liked more time.
Best Tour I did in Chicago Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Tue, Aug 7, 07 11:00 AM	realmccoys	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
The tour was very informative. The guide Tad was very knowledgeable and friendly. The places we visited were very special local places and very enjoyable. The people in the shops shared food knowledge with us. Not only did we learn about the food we learned local facts. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys and active tour and has an interest in food as well as getting off the beaten path.
Great overview of a Chicago neighborhood Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, May 2 11:00 AM	rdespins	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
We really enjoyed the tour. Got some great local & architectural history, and enjoyed some diverse neighborhood eateries and shops. Our tour guide was great!
excellent tour, great guide Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Jun 27, 08 11:30 AM	rderafelo	Male	20-29	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
our tour guide, kate, did a great job. she was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and went out of her way to help with directions, recommendations of other things to do, etc. we would recommend the tour to anyone visiting the chicago area, and felt that it was a lot of fund and a good value.
Fun, educational, tasty, unique tour! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sun, Jul 20, 08 12:00 PM	rdavis	Female	20-29	Local	Family Without Children
My family and I loved this tour and highly recommend it. There were four of us ranging in age from 29-57. We went on a Sunday afternoon, leaving at noon from Ashkinaz Deli in the Gold Coast. We then walked to several other different vendors including chocolate stores, a spice shop, an oil shop, a tea shop and a pizza place. At each place you learn about the food and during the walk your guide discusses the local architecture and history of Chicago. In all, it took about 4 hours (the website says 3) but it was worth it. It exposes you to places that you would not otherwise go to and it turned out the the spice and oil shops were my two favorite places (I was less than thrilled when I saw them on the list). I would recommend eating before you go. The pizza (the most substantial thing you eat) is the second to last stop and we arrived there around 3:15. I would also recommend bringing a drink. You do walk the entire time so wear good walking shoes. Also, if you are visiting from out of town do this early in your trip so that you can go back and purchase items from the stores you visit, as this is not allowed while you are on the tour. We loved this tour and would absolutely do it again with our next out of town guests.
enjoyed very much Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 08 11:30 AM	rcrabtree	Female	40-49	International Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
I found our tour to be good historical information as well as the stops were more interesting than I expected. Well worth it.
A great way to explore Chicago's neighborhoods Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Mon, Jul 7, 08 11:30 AM	rchanin	Female	20-29	Combination	Individual
If you are like me, and normally do not enjoy tours, I highly recommend this one. The groups are small and the tour guides are personable and engaging. Walking around, I did not feel like a tourist, only a local walking with a group of friends. All the samples offered were fantastic. Make sure you bring an empty stomach, the portion sizes are huge and a great value for what you pay.
Well Worth It. Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sun, Aug 3, 08 12:00 PM	RCereno	Male	20-29	International Tourist(s)	Other
Kate our guide was very good, other then the places and their food, knew alot bout the history of Chicago and its architecture. She'll try and get to know you during the walk and see what you think of Chicago, and very helpful on questions. Food was great and enough for the afternoon, if ur the hungry type probably get a bite to eat and bring some water. We had a perfect day for it when we went so it was excellent overall. Ive recommended it to my friends
excellent time would highly recommend it Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Mon, Sep 15, 08 11:00 AM	rbtucker123	Male	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Other
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME FOR THE MONEY SPENT THIS IS AN EXCELLENT TOUR ...WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT FOR ANYONE WANTING TO LEARN ABOUT THE INNER PART OF CHICAGO..(EATS , HISTORY) VERY ENTERTAINING.... (HAVE YOUR WALKING SHOES ON ! )
Places I never knew!! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Oct 16 11:00 AM	Raywolski	Male	50-59	Local	Family Without Children
Living in Chicago all my life and even speding time on the very street we walked, I thought I knew it all....was I wrong!!! The tour took us to places I have passed a hundred times, without ever knowing the treasures which lied within those restaurants and shops. It was fun, informative, and I would recommend to anyone both local and out of town visitors.

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