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7 Lunch Experiences in Chicago to Build a Day Around

7 tours  ·  from $66 a head

The 7 best lunch experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan - What the two-hour schedule feels like
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City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

1.City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 348 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Review the City Cruises Chicago lunch cruise, with Lake Michigan views, buffet dining, DJ entertainment, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Really great experience, food fantastic, cruise so pretty as you can see the Chicago skyline and Navy Pier. Only negative experience music was geared to only one age group although there were all ages abc ethnicity.”

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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Navy Pier
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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Navy Pier
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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise - Brunch, lunch, or dinner: picking the right sailing
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City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise

4.City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $84

Review of City Cruises Chicago’s dining cruise, with riverfront architecture, chef-prepared meals, brunch mimosas, practical tips, and value advice.

“Great experience, receiving a voucher due to us not being able to go out. But just the experience, food, staff and captain were amazing! Our server Jamie gave us the best experience. We will be visiting again in the summer!”

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City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise - Merchandise Mart: scale you can feel
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City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise

5.City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Review of City Cruises Chicago’s two-hour architectural lunch cruise, with river views, plated dining, guide tips, pricing, seating, and arrival advice.

“We had a beautiful fall day. The boat was very clean and tables were spaced out in such a way that we did not feel crowded. Food was excellent - better than we were expecting! Tour guide was great. Very nice glass enclosure to protect from cold and wind as needed. We enjoyed being able to step outside for photos as well.”

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Chicago: Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch Cruise on Chicago River - Finding the NBC Tower dock
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Chicago: Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch Cruise on Chicago River

6.Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch Cruise on Chicago River

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $116

Celebrate Thanksgiving aboard a Chicago River lunch cruise with turkey, skyline views, cocktails, a DJ, and a glass-enclosed dining room.

“Awesome service friendly staff beautiful views and fun music .. the food was decent and I just wish my pumpkin pie wasn’t frozen in the middle because it was delicious”

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Learn To Make Mole The Real Mexican Way Before Lunch - A hands-on lesson for beginners and serious cooks
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Learn To Make Mole The Real Mexican Way Before Lunch

7.Learn To Make Mole The Real Mexican Way Before Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $185Top rated

Learn to make authentic Mexican mole in Chicago with chef Carla, then sit down to enjoy chicken, beans, green rice, and hibiscus infusion.

“Carla was an excellent host and Chef. We were celebrating our girlfriend's birthday. Our girlfriend loved the experience. We learned so much about the history of how Mole was developed in the city of Puebla, Mexico. Carla was passionate about sharing the history and her home. We highly recommend this beautiful experience. Thank you!”

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