Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour

4.9 (18 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Eat the iconic foods of Calgary in the heart of downtown on this fully-guided tour. Absorb vivid stories of the blue sky city’s history, art, and culture while tasting 4 food and beverage pairings from stellar venues in the heart of the city’s culinary world. Enjoy a 1.5 kilometer easy walking and tasting journey, exploring diverse food offerings in a 2.5 hour time span. There will be 2 savoury and 2 sweet tastings. The beloved Grande Dame of Calgary Hotels, The Fairmont Palliser, anchors the tour with a chef’s demo and three tastings plus a take home recipe. From there stroll historic Stephen Avenue for another satiating savoury tasting followed by a stop at a premiere bean-to-bar chocolate maker before finishing with a soul satisfying dessert.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Alberta Food Tours Inc.

Ages: Adults (14–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: 3 sit down "fork and knife" tastings
Included: 1 standing tasting
Included: Local Professional Guide
Included: Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

The tour still start with a hands-on food demonstration and a tasting of two of Alberta's signature foods.
Stephen Avenue Walk

Passing by

We will walk through Stephen Avenue during our tour.
Calgary Tower

Passing by

Walk past the iconic Calgary Tower
Chocolate Lab – Stephen Ave

20 min

Here, we will sample some award winning chocolate before heading to our last stop.
Stop 5

40 min

We will head down Stephen Avenue for our next tasting. Here we will sample an Alberta staple in an iconic Calgary restaurant.
Stop 6

30 min

At Klein/Harris we'll enjoy the most iconic Canadian dessert

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your group at the Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar, located inside the Fairmont Palliser Hotel. Check in with the host stand and they will show you to the group.

End point

The tour will end after our final tasting at Cucina Market Bistro. Your guide will be happy to provide directions back to the starting point if needed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to all travellers
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and some allergies can be accommodated.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dress code is smart casual