My husband and I just moved to Chicago a few weeks ago. This tour gave us a wonderful introduction to the city beyond the tourist areas. I loved looking at the details of the houses, seeing the various architectural styles, and learning a bit about the area's history. The pace of the tour was relaxed, and the vibe was very informal. Ronnie was a good guide.
We had an especially great tour because the owners of one of the magnificent Olsen-Hansen Row Houses at Eugenie and Wells graciously invited us into the house to see the beautiful interior. They had run a B&B out of the house for years, and they had an amazing knowledge of the history of the row houses and the Hansen family (family members of one of the architects were also the prior owners of their house). That is not a regular feature of the tour, but it was a delightful touch. We also stopped and chatted with the owner of another historically- designated house who happened to be out in his yard and was kind enough to share a little about his house's history.
I would recommend this tour to those who are new to the city. I would also recommend the tour and the Old Town area in general to tourists who want to see something of the "real" Chicago or those who don't like downtown areas. Old Town has a small but fun shopping district, and Second City is there. You can also easily walk to Lincoln Park, a huge park worth seeing on its own.
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Dec 2022
Julie, thank you so much for your lovely review! It was so nice o have you and your husband along. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I hope to see you on another tour sometime soon. I'm designing some other ones that I will launch soon. Please stay tuned and have a great day!