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Very enjoyable
Beautiful cruise it was great to experience going through the locks to cruise in the lake. The wine and cheese selections were great as well.
2-Hour Chicago Wine and Cheese Cruise
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $70 / person
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 150
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- The Wine & Cheese Cruise departs Wendella's Dock 4 located between the Wrigley Building and Trump International Hotel & Tower at 400 N Michigan Avenue.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Chicago
Description
This Wine & Cheese Cruise is a world class Chicago experience for locals and visitors. Board our famous tour boats at Michigan Avenue, and enjoy the Chicago River and Lake Michigan while tasting wine and cheese pairings. There is also a full service bar and climate controlled cabin on the vessel's lower deck. This activity does not have a narrated tour but features light music during the cruise.
Tour Options
Highlights
Sample Wine & Cheese pairings.
What's included
Included
Sample Wine & Cheese pairings.
Not included
Full service cash bar available on board.
Traveller Ratings
4.2
6 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does 2-Hour Chicago Wine and Cheese Cruise take?
2-Hour Chicago Wine and Cheese Cruise lasts about 2 hours.
How much does 2-Hour Chicago Wine and Cheese Cruise cost?
Prices start at $70 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel 2-Hour Chicago Wine and Cheese Cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The Wine & Cheese Cruise departs Wendella's Dock 4 located between the Wrigley Building and Trump International Hotel & Tower at 400 N Michigan Avenue. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 150 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is 2-Hour Chicago Wine and Cheese Cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 6 verified reviews; it is run by Wendella Tours & Cruises. Most-mentioned highlights: Sample Wine & Cheese pairings..
Reviews(6)
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Not what they sold it as
No clear instructions on where to go to load and the boat was overloaded. Not enough tables for guests. Wine and cheese tasting does not describe heres a box od stale cheese and knock yourself out We were on a two hour cruise - over an hour to get through the lock and out to the cruise Missed the sunset Turned around after 10 mins to get back through the lock - then a 20 min unscheduled tour up the river because our parking space was full. They closed the bar though cause the scheduled time was up. This was the last cruise of the summer and the cheese felt like it had been pa ked all summer, completely inedible. Wine was average, with the typical nz savignon blanc being nothing like a nz sav Really dissapointed
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Amazing view & great ambiance
The Chicago skyline at sunset was just a beautiful & amazing soght to see. The weather was perfect & the water was not choppy which made it a smooth cruise. The only issue I had with the cruise is that I wish the wine & cheese was served to us. Instead we had to make multiple trips to get our wine & cheese.
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Must Do
Such a fun evening in the summer on the water, the cheese and wine was delicious, will definitely do it again next year! highly recommend!
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Wine woohoo!!!
Meeting tablemates. Made trip very enjoyable. Water and scenery were beautiful. Host very personable.
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Wind cheese sunset skyline Chicago
Wasn’t sure what to except but boy did this trip deliver, just the right amount. Of cheese and crackers plus grapes apricot and piece of chocolate The wines were amazing especially the red it was fabulous The views from boat totally awesome and to see the Chicago skyline from day to night was fantastic and stunning Highly recommended
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