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	317	845	849	4	99%	4.8
Last 6 months	785	2037	2049	12	99%	4.8
Last 12 months	908	2347	2365	18	99%	4.8
All	1345	3433	3454	21	99%	4.8

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour	2241	99%	4.8
Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tasting & Cultural Tour	106	100%	4.7

Date Attended [v]	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From?	Group Type?
Relaxing and interesting Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Mon, Jul 16, 07 1:30 PM	kayddid	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
Our group was small just me an another gal which made the tour that much more interesting. I prefer a smaller group because it is more personal. Instead of the guide spitting out memorized information he was passionate about what he was teaching us about the city and its history. The places where we had tastings were a good variety and was a good balance for this type of tour. Althought we walked a great deal it was relaxing and not overwelming. It was a great way to see different parts the city you would otherwise not know about .
Single Woman Sings Praises Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sun, Jul 15, 07 2:00 PM	susanbrooks	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
Traveling as a single woman, I enjoyed this tour very much. It was easy and comfortable to be a single in the group. The meeting location was easy to find and we were given good directions on how to get back after the tour.Our guide, Shane, was enthusiastic, humorous, and very knowledgable. He seemed to really enjoy giving the tour. I prefer walking tours over driving tours and this tour introduced me to neighborhoods I would never have seen on my own. I have a new appreciation for the city of Chicago. The food tastings were as described when I read about the tour online.The tastings were fun, but only part of the tour. I enjoyed and appreciated the comments on history, local life of the neighborhoods and communities, and the recommendations on restaurants.The pace was not rushed, yet it did not go too slow. The tour was advertised at taking 3 hours and ours took 3 1/2 hours. A friend who took the same tour the day before said her tour took closer to 4 hours. Our tour started at 2:00pm on Sunday. I would recommend taking an earlier tour to allow time to go back to the stores for shopping before they close.
Fun, electic food tour of old Chicago Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sun, Jul 15, 07 2:00 PM	AngelaNisley	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
Shane was a great tour guide. Funny and full of useful information. Really liked the neighborhoods toured. The food stops were really different. maybe just one chocolatier rather than two. I will be recommending this to friends.
Absolutely worth every penny. Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Jul 14, 07 11:30 AM	opusdiva	Female	20-29	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
Take this tour on your first day visiting Chicago. We learned so much from Shane and truly got to feel what "Real Chicago" was like. Lots of information, delicious food, and tired feet...we would do it again in a heartbeat!!
Excellent Tour Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Jul 14, 07 11:30 AM	katiepursley	Male	20-29	Local	Family With Children
The tour was excellent. I was impressed by the guide's knowledge of the city and the food was fantastic. There was plenty to fill us up, especially the pizza. An all around great way to spend a sunny afternoon in Chicago.
A good way to start off your trip Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Jul 14, 07 11:00 AM	jgillenw	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
We would recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your Chicago trip. The area covered and the information given during the tour was more valuable than a tour book. Thanks!
We absouletly loved it! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Sat, Jul 14, 07 11:00 AM	stefanie_cut	Female	40-49	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
Our guide was very energetic as well as knowledgable and fun. The food samples could have been a little more ample, but the breadth of the information and sites seen were worth the fee and the time committed!
Something new and exciting! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Jul 13, 07 11:00 AM	LeslieYoung	Female	50-59	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family With Children
Everyone in our party certainly enjoyed walking around the three different neighborhoods of Chicago and tasting various foods and learning the history of neighborhoods. The weather was perfect for the walk, although the leader did not have any control over it, but she was very knowledgeable, engaging, and articulate. We had a ball and I recommend it to families especially with teenagers who might "turn-up their noses" to the traditional way of sightseeing ( on a bus or trolley) for they will find this tour fun, educational, and exciting because there is FOOD, history, and walking involved. The food was delicious, by the way!
Awesomely Entertaining! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Fri, Jul 13, 07 11:00 AM	tmiller12332	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Couple on a Date
I learned about this tour on food tv - and it well worth our time & money. My husband was skeptical and ended up really enjoying himself. Niki, our guide was very informative. Later during our vacation we revisited several of the locations & used the coupons they gave us. Definitely do this tour early in your trip so you can enhance your vacation. By the way the Spice House was our favorite stop.
Very nicely done! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Thu, Jul 12, 07 11:00 AM	monkeypants	Female	30-39	Domestic Tourist(s)	Family Without Children
My husband and I visited Chicago for vacation and took your wonderful Chicago Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour. We started out at Ghiradelli chocolates, and it was a great place to start! Our tour guide, Tad, was very organized, alot of fun, had a natural talent for creating a rapport with people. He has an obvious passion for his job. He gave some trivia where we could win chocolates, and then gave us an overview of what we would see on the tour and then we started walking to several really nice locations. My husband and I are fit, so the walking was not a problem, but there were a few people on the tour that were having trouble keeping up. This tour maintained a moderate to slow pace. If you are used to walking regularly or have been on a walking tour before with no issues, you will be fine. If you are not fit enough to walk a few miles or have health problems that limit your mobility, you might want to consider a different tour. We went to a variety of places; a Jewish Deli, a Tea shop, The Spice House(totally recommend going here even if you don't do the tour), a chocolate shop, a gourmet shop, and Bacino's Pizza. Unfortunately, we missed the chocolate lounge due to having another commitment(our tour went a bit long). This was one of the best walking tours I have been on. Not only did we get a taste of Chicago with our food samples, we got a tour of some neighborhoods, landmarks, places of interest, and some background which I didn't expect to get. Tad was very knowledgable and answered questions as we walked and even gave restaurant suggestions. The group was a lot of fun and everyone got along well. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who likes history, walking tours and of course, likes good food!
You won't regret it! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Thu, Jul 12, 07 11:00 AM	iltxok2	Male	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
The tour was fantastic!! Tadd, our leader, was very personable and knowledgeable. It was such fun to see the various sights on the tour and hear Tadd's commentary. And to those who can't believe that enough food could be served to constitute a full meal, consider this: half a potato pancake, a 12 oz cup of delicious iced tea, an entire platter of chocolates, a huge basket of bread and cheese, two large pizzas divided among the group, and to top it all off: two scrumptious chocolates from Ethel's. Wow!!
Entertaining and informative Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Wed, Jul 11, 07 11:00 AM	IvaHolyfield	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Individual
Looking for something different to do, I stumbled onto the Food Tour on the internet. It was the highlight of my trip since I had already seen the museums and other sights last year. Our guide, Shane, was very well informed and took us through many neighborhoods and gave us a great background of the different architectural styles and history. The weather was wonderful, and the group was fun to be with. The pace was an easy walking pace, and there was a restroom break and two places where we actually set down. My only complaint was that we were not allowed to buy at any of the stops, and they were rather difficult to find on our own. Also, the instructions on returning to the starting point were not correct since there was construction going on. I have a hearing deficiency, but was able to understand Shane's words easily. Make sure that you wear comfortable shoes for even though this comes advertised as a 2 mile trip, I think it was longer, and I walk 3 to 5 miles every day.
Best Activity in 15 Years Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Wed, Jul 11, 07 11:00 AM	kbcarmon	Female	60-69	Domestic Tourist(s)	Group of Friends
Our group of 8 friends has been going to Chicago every summer for 15 years, and everyone agreed that this was the best activity in which we have participated!! Shane was so much fun and very informative. We loved the walk through Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park along with the shop stops. We were pleasantly surprised with not only the wonderful food and drink but with the factual information about the history of each shop. After the tour was over, we returned to the The Spice House, Tea Gschwendner, and The Fudge Pot to buy gifts for ourselves and others!!
A Great Walking Chicago"Tapas" Adventure Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Tue, Jul 10, 07 11:00 AM	MMcArthur	Female	50-59	Local	Group of Friends
Our tour on a hot July day was delightful. We were able to see some out-of-the-way restaurants that we would not have seen otherwise, and as we walked from place to place wandered through a terrific part of the city. Our tour guide, Tad, was engaging (and knew a lot of stuff) and walked us past some of our city's treasures. I would love to have a map that showed exactly the path we took.
Great Time! Near North Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tour
Mon, Jul 9, 07 1:30 PM	paulbruno	Male	50-59	Local	Family With Children
The guide was friendly and entertaining, the restaurants interesting and welcoming. The bits of local history and architecture were a great way to fill the time between stops.

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