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The 9 Best Lunch Experiences near Orlando

9 tours  ·  from $37 per person

Here are 9 lunch experiences that earn a slot in an Orlando week, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one detail to check before you pay.

Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch - Choosing 30 minutes or one hour
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Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch

1.Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37Top choice

Head about an hour south of Orlando to Kenansville for a 30-minute or one-hour airboat ride across protected Central Florida wetlands, plus admission to Wild Florida’s wildlife park. A Coast Guard-certified captain points out animals and wetland plants. Add a barbecue lunch and alligator photo option if you want to make a longer day of it.

“More to do then I was expecting. Enjoyed viewing all the animals. Would do again and budget more time.”

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30-Minute Airboat Ride, Lunch, Gem Mining and Park Admission - Barbecue lunch and what the voucher covers
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30-Minute Airboat Ride, Lunch, Gem Mining and Park Admission

2.30-Minute Airboat Ride, Lunch, Gem Mining and Park Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $64

At Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures in Kissimmee, you get a 30-minute airboat ride, alligator viewing, gem mining, a butterfly garden and a meal voucher worth up to $12. Your boat time is assigned at check-in, so arrive 30 minutes before your preferred departure. Guides such as Brandon and Taylor have earned praise for spotting wildlife and explaining the local ecosystem.

“We had a great time, the instructors were knowledgeable about the Gators, we did see a few; lunch was pretty good; recommend wearing sunblock if going at high noon.”

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Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup - The optional Withlacoochee airboat ride
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Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

3.Manatee Snorkeling Adventure Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Leave Orlando around 7 a.m. for a small-group trip to Crystal River, where a boat crew guides you on a manatee search and optional snorkel. Then explore Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, with park entry and picnic lunch included. Some packages add a Withlacoochee River airboat ride. Guides have included Kevin, Oscar, Carmen, and Bill, though your guide may differ.

“What a fantastic day. Oscar our guide was superb, kept us complete informed of each step of the day. Swimming with the manatees was incredible. The wildlife in the Homosassa park was such a delight, seeing the manatees being fed was a super event. The airboat ride is not to be missed- an experience we will never forget”

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From Orlando: Manatee Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup - In the water with wild manatees
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From Orlando: Manatee Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

4.Manatee Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 11 hours · from $169

Travel from select Orlando-area hotels to Crystal River for a guided pontoon trip and a chance to snorkel or swim near wild manatees. A certified boat crew provides masks, snorkels, and fins. Your day also includes a boxed lunch and Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, where an underwater viewing chamber offers another way to watch manatees.

“Unfortunately the water is not clear due the last hurricane impacted the view however still being and amazing experience. The highlight of the tour was when a curious manatee approached, seemingly interested in our group. It gently swam around us, providing a unique and unforgettable interaction. It was a moment of pure connection with nature that I'll cherish forever.”

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Village Food Tours Lunch & History Tour - The Porcher House and the stories in its walls
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Village Food Tours Lunch & History Tour

5.Village Food Tours Lunch & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Walk historic Cocoa Village with a guide such as Halim, stopping at four restaurants for a generous lunch and at local landmarks including the Porcher House and riverfront parks. Expect local history, dishes such as brisket and key lime pie, and a group capped at 10. The tour starts and ends in Cocoa, Florida.

“Great lunch and history tour experience. Our tour guide took us to some great places. We ate some really good food. Worth doing with some close friends or family.”

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Wild Florida Adventure Package Tour with Hotel Pickup & Lunch - Lunch, photo, and what the package covers
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Wild Florida Adventure Package Tour with Hotel Pickup & Lunch

6.Wild Florida Adventure Package Tour with Hotel Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Gray Line Orlando takes you from select Orlando, Kissimmee, and Disney-area hotels to Wild Florida for a 30- or 60-minute airboat ride, live alligator education, a wildlife park, a cypress-forest boardwalk, and a BBQ basket lunch. The small group is capped at 13, and a 6x8 photo is included per family.

“Kevin, our driver, was great. The airboat ride was fun, we saw a bunch of big gators! We still have all of our toes and fingers.”

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Orlando: Wild Florida Airboat Ride with Hotel Pickup & Lunch - The wildlife park adds a closer look
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Orlando: Wild Florida Airboat Ride with Hotel Pickup & Lunch

7.Wild Florida Airboat Ride with Hotel Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $139

Gray Line Orlando picks you up at selected hotels for a five-hour Wild Florida outing: a 30-minute airboat ride through Central Florida wetlands, wildlife park admission, a live alligator demonstration, and a BBQ basket lunch. You’ll also get a 6x8 family photo. Wild alligators are possible on the ride, but sightings are not guaranteed.

“Airboat is zeer leuk, dierenpark vrij klein. Ben je zo door heen, geen safari gedaan. Wel leuke presentatie over de aligators”

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Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package - Arriving on International Drive
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Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package

8.Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours at Señor Frog’s on International Drive with a three-course meal, a choice of mains, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages for guests 21 and older, and lively entertainment such as music, contests, and conga lines. The package includes skip-the-line entry. It is not valid on Fridays or Saturdays.

“The atmosphere is amazing there the deal was worth the money and the birthday celebration are lot fun”

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St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida - A meal with choices, and a few caveats
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St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida

9.St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Board the Barbara-Lee in Sanford for an approximately three-hour cruise on the St. Johns River, departing from Lake Monroe. Choose from eight made-to-order lunch or dinner entrees, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Tea, coffee and water are included; drinks from the cash bar and sodas cost extra. Singers have featured on some trips, but the main event is the river.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner cruise on the Rivership Barbara-Lee sternwheeler. Authentic and tastefully decorated for the season it was cozy and comfortable. The Italian buffet dinner was plentiful and tasty, especially the bottomless salad bowl! Angie, our server was very friendly and made us feel right at home. My husband and I would highly recommend this tour experience!”

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