Saigon to Stockholm Food Tour
About this experience
Enjoy a global food tour in the windy city with this Saigon-to-Stockholm food experience in Chicago!
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This was an amazing opportunity to take advantage of. we had so much fun and tried so dishes that we otherwise wouldn't have tried. The blend of history and food was second to none. Very fun and we had a perfect day for the experience
What's Included
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Chicago's Little Saigon and more
- Discover Andersonville, the "coolest neighborhood in the US"
- Taste delicious foods from around the world
- Hang where the locals hang in the city's most unique neighborhoods
- Enjoy a brisk 1.25-mile walk along this 3-hour tour
- A friendly guide will walk you through the tour, sharing stories from Chicago's immigrant enclaves!
What happens on the day
Join one of the most vibrant, diverse food tours in Chicago!
The Saigon to Stockholm Food Tour takes you on a sensory journey with generous tastes of authentic foods and a peek into the cultures brought by immigrants to the Windy City. You'll begin with a stroll along Argyle Street, Chicago’s “other” Chinatown, with a concentration of Southeast Asian businesses. You'll visit two Vietnamese restaurants where you'll try both popular and lesser known dishes. Your guide will share the stories behind the Roots of Argyle mural, a fascinating history of Chicago’s many waves of settlement. Next, you'll visit Andersonville, the city’s traditional Swedish enclave that is a vibrant and welcoming LGBTQ community today. Explore the Swedish influence on the neighborhood, with stops at a heritage museum and a scrumptious high-end bakery. In between Argyle and Andersonville, you'll learn about the influential spice routes of the Middle East with a guided spice tasting at an eye-popping Mediterranean market. Your experience concludes with a visit to a cozy pie shop, where you'll try Food & Wine’s favorite apple pie!
This immersive walking food tour in Chicago is the perfect experience for foodies and history buffs. It’ll take you around the world and back, all within the bustling streets where the locals make their homes. Capture photos of stately graystones, sidewalk gardens and funky shops as you taste the best that these two neighborhoods have to offer. Your experience will be enhanced by friendly guides who provide insight into the history and cultural significance of each area.
Immerse yourself into the diverse culture of Chicago with a Saigon-to-Stockholm Food Tour!
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Mid April - Mid November:
Friday and Sunday - 11:30 AM
Important Details
Essential Information
- All ages welcome, however the experience is tailored to adults
- Participants must be able to walk 1.25 miles at a casual pace
- Menu is easily adapted to vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free
- This experience is handicap accessible
- Restrooms are available during the experience
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Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final. No cancellations or rescheduling requests will be allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date or to appear on your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.
Customer Reviews
This was an amazing opportunity to take advantage of. we had so much fun and tried so dishes that we otherwise wouldn't have tried. The blend of history and food was second to none. Very fun and we had a perfect day for the experience
Phyllis was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the neighborhood origins and the associated cuisines that connected them.
Excellent experience! Phyllis of Chicago Foodways was highly knowledgeable about the neighborhood and its history as well as the food, and communicated it well. She kept us busy learning throughout the experience. The food samples were more generous than we were counting on, provided a wide variety, and everything was delicious. The planned tour was engaging and the neighborhoods interesting, and she suggested an alternate walking route back to our car, which was also very pleasant.
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