Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings
All taxes, fees and handling charges
3 sit down "fork and knife" tastings
1 standing tasting
Local Professional Guide
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet 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.
What to expect
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Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar
1 hour
The tour still start with a hands-on food demonstration and a tasting of two of Alberta's signature foods.
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Stephen Avenue Walk
1 hour
We will walk through Stephen Avenue during our tour.
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Calgary Tower
1 hour
Walk past the iconic Calgary Tower
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Chocolate Lab – Stephen Ave
20 min
Here, we will sample some award winning chocolate before heading to our last stop.
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Cucina Market Bistro
30 min
We will finish our tour with a delicious family recipe at a hidden gem on Stephen Avenue.
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Annabelle's Kitchen Downtown
40 min
We will head down Stephen Avenue for our next tasting. Here we will sample an Alberta staple in an iconic Calgary restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- Dress code is smart casual
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour
Can I cancel Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
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.
What's included?
- Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- 3 sit down "fork and knife" tastings
- 1 standing tasting
- Local Professional Guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar, Stephen Avenue Walk, Calgary Tower, Chocolate Lab – Stephen Ave, Cucina Market Bistro, Annabelle's Kitchen Downtown.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Alberta Food Tours Inc.
