Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle
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Banff, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the culinary delights of Banff as you explore stunning Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel on this small-group tasting tour. Visit five locations within the sprawling complex including the Vermillion Room and 1888 Chop House for “fork and knife” tastings and beverage pairings. Learn about the history, art, and architecture of the national historic site from your guide as you explore.
- Take a culinary tour of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
- Visit four locations to enjoy food and beverage tastings
- Learn about the national historic site from your guide
- Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- 5 "fork and knife" tastings
- Local professional guide
- Lunch
- Craft Culinary Beverage Pairings
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fairmont Banff Springs405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada
Meet inside the main lobby at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The tour starts at 2:30 PM. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early at 2:20 PM. Your guide will be waiting for you and holding an Eat the Castle sign.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.2:30 pm
Itinerary
1
Banff Springs Hotel
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code is smart casual
- Note: This tour is in Banff at the Fairmont BANFF Springs Hotel. It is NOT at Lake Louise. Please come to Banff and leave lots of time for arrival and parking - thanks!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 157 reviews
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Of all the tours I’ve taken this was the best, food & guide wise. Amanda was so personable & knowledgeable, she accommodated everyone. The culture aspect was very interesting. It is pricey, but so worth it. I was so full afterwards & would definitely do it again!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Katherine,
Thank you so much for your kind review. "of all the food tours..this was the best, food and guide wise" - that's so awesome. We are thrilled that this was your experience. I will share this with Amanda and I know she'll be as pleased as I am.
Please do come back. You will be very welcome.
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
We loved this food tour. It combined a history lesson on the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with amazing food from 5 different restaurants within the hotel. Our guide Amanda made sure every guest had their say. Also, the chefs at each restaurant presented each dish/cocktail/wine pairing and told us a little about themselves. So interesting!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Stephen,
Thank you for taking the time to review our Eat the Castle experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. And, thank you for including our tour in your plans for Banff.
I'm so happy you found it so interesting and that you are recommending it to others. Amanda is a great guide and I'm thrilled to share your encouraging words with her!
Please come tour with us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
We loved this food tour! The food/drinks were great! Nancy our guide was so friendly and made it a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Lauren,
Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate you including Eat the Castle in your plans for Banff. I'm so glad you had fun with Nancy and enjoyed all the great food and drinks.
Please come tour with us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too. You will be very welcome.
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
The food and the location were first class. The chefs explained in detail about how the food was prepared and why they selected the pairing of the drinks. They were available for questions and made everyone feel welcomed and accommodated food allergies. The guide did a good job explaining the history of the castle. However, parking was very expensive and we asked the guide about having the parking ticket validated, she ducked around the issue and didn't really want to see if she could help the group with that request. The parking should have been validated or at least state that parking is an additional charge in the description of the event.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Sherry,
Thank you for your review. We really appreciate your feedback about the parking and frankly, we totally agree and have been lobbying for validation for our guests. You are right, parking is pricey at $10 to $15 per hour near the Banff Springs. We do send a note to the guests who purchase tickets outlining free parking on Spray Avenue or the option to take the ROAM bus. Sometimes when tickets are purchased through a third party like Viator, that note might get missed. Please accept my apologies for this.
Also, please know how happy we are that you enjoyed the tour itself, the tastings, the team and our guide. We appreciate you including our Eat the Castle tour in your plans for Banff.
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
Truly a wonderful experience! Perfectly planned, and highly accommodating for food allergies and non-alcoholic preferences.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Margaret,
Thanks so much for your review of our Eat the Castle experience at the Banff Springs Hotel. We really appreciate you including the tour in your plans for Banff and are so happy you found it to be a "truly wonderful experience!"
Please come tour with us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
The experience was fantastic! Simmi was a great guide showing us the beautiful castle and the food and drinks were fabulous! Go!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Christine,
Thanks so much for joining us for our Eat the Castle experience during your visit to Banff. Thanks also for your kind words for Simmi which I will share with her. She'll be as thrilled as I am.
Please come and see us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
Lovely to see the different parts of the hotel and try new dishes and drinks. Food and guide were very good.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Annie,
Thanks so much for including our Eat the Castle tour in your plans for Banff and for leaving this kind review. We sure appreciate you!
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
Stacy was great
Very knowledgeable and articulate and has a great sense of humor
She was caring and loves Canada
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Byron,
Thank you for this kind review of our Eat the Castle experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. We are thrilled you thought Stacy's tour with great. We love her and are so glad you enjoyed your time with her and all the culinary team at the Banff Springs. Please come and tour with us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc
Stacey was an excellent guide and made everyone feel like one of her friends. She was also very knowledgeable about Fairmont Castle and had a good repor with the staff.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Vanassa,
Thank you so much for your kind review and words for Stacy. We are thrilled you chose to include our Eat the Castle experience in your plans for Banff. Please come tour with us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
It was a very delightful experience. You were able to taste many different foods, and the chefs would actually come out and explain the food to you. Our tour guide explained the history of the Castle. It is a small group. A great time meeting other travelers from other places.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Mary,
Thanks very much for your review of our Eat the Castle tour at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. We truly appreciate you including our experience in your plans for Banff and I'm so glad you found it "very delightful." That makes our day!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
This is a wonderful experience with fabulous food. Our tour guide was awesome. The castle has a rich history.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Debbie,
Thanks so much for including our Eat the Castle experience for your plans for Banff. And, thanks for your kind words of encouragement. We truly appreciate you choosing our offering.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
Amazing! We loved our experience! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and the food and drinks were amazing!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Laura,
Thanks so much for booking with us and including us in your plans for Banff. I'm so happy you enjoyed our Eat the Castle experience (and we got your whole group on tour!).
Please come tour with us again.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
This was a true culinary experience . Our tour guide amanda was fabulous. She knew a lot about the history of the hotel . Had the chefs speak with us about their experiences. Everyone on the tour got to know each other and learned where each person was from.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Paul,
Thank you for this review and for including our Eat the Castle tour during your stay in Banff. I'll share your kinds words with Amanda and I know she'll be as thrilled as I am. I'm so glad you enjoyed the "up close and behind the scenes" aspects of this experience.
Please tour with us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton some time. We'd be delighted to see you return.
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc
We loved our tour of the grand hotel. Tour guide will tell you a lot about the history of the hotel. Not just talk about the food.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Angela,
We were delighted you included our Eat the Castle tour for your plans for Banff.
Please come and join us in Calgary, Canmore or Edmonton as well. You will be most welcome.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, president
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
My husband and I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this tour! Our tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable about the history of the hotel and city along with the food. She made sure the whole group felt taken care of and included! We actually had 3 tour guides on our tour which was a very pleasant coincidence! They shared about their lives and we were able to learn additional information about local life and about the privilege of living in Banff. They also helped us get to our next tour efficiently.
Additionally, one of the guides who works for Alberta food tours gave us a recommendation for our ride home (Winderberry and Edibles Farm) which did not let us down!
Thank you for giving us a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Madison,
Thanks so much for your lovely review. I'm so glad you got to know a few of our fabulous team members. Aren't they a delight? And true locals; always wanting to share the best experience with our visitors.
Please come see us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
Sue was a wonderful host! We had a fun time eating delicious food and great drinks. All the staff at the hotel were interesting and professional. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Katie,
Thanks so much for including our Eat the Castle experience during your visit to Banff. I'm so glad you had a fun time and enjoyed Sue's guiding. Thanks so much for recommending our tour. It means the world to us.
Gratefully yours,
Karen Anderson, President,
Alberta Food Tours, INc.
We walked through the historic hotel and learned about its history. Our guide learned about where we were from and accentuated our tour with details from our countries. She showed us the international roots of the hotel and also honored the native culture. And the food was out of this world! Delicious pairings from 5 of the restaurants! We were able to meet many chefs as well. Unforgettable experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Patricia,
Thanks so much for including our Eat the Castle tour in your plans for Banff. What a wonderful review. We are thrilled with how much you absorbed and appreciated. Please come tour with Alberta Food Tours again!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
Amanda was amazing! She was so knowledgeable about the hotel, the local food scene and Canada's history. The food was delicious.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Kirstin,
Thank you very much for including our Eat the Castle experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel during your time in Banff. We are so pleased that you thought Amanda's guiding was amazing and that the food was delicious. So glad you also loved learning about our local Alberta ingredients and Canada's history.
Please come and tour with us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
This is a must do!!!
The castle is amazing, the tour guide gives the best history, the chefs are exceptional with food, cocktails, mocktails and food!
The views are breathtaking!!
Amanda was our guide and she was great!!!
I would do it again if I’m in the area
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Sue,
Thanks so much for saying our Eat the Castle experience is a "must do!"
We sure appreciate you including it in your plans for Banff and how you will come back and do it again! That is very special indeed.
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
We had a deliciously exquisite culinary tour at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Craft cocktails, wine pairings with delicious bites at 5 fabulous restaurants. The portions were generous at each spot and all extra delicious. Our guide Simmi, was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming and the chefs added extra perspective to the experience. We loved it and highly recommend
to anyone visiting Banff. We learned a lot of history about the property as well and it’s a wonderful way to experience the castle if you aren’t staying there. 5 stars! Highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear CB
Thanks so much for including our Eat the Castle tour during your time in Banff.
Please come again and tour with us in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
Foodies unite! This is a wonderful culinary food and drink tour that combines the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. The food and hotel are equally amazing and I highly recommend! (57 y/o experienced fussy traveler). Also a shout out to Beth our tour guide for the day…fun, informative & local gal who made our experience extra special —book this for a unique experience in Banff!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Laura,
Thank you very much for this wonderful review and for including our Eat the Castle tour in your plans for Banff. We sure appreciate it and are thrilled you enjoyed your time with Beth and that you recommend other book this tour. That is so meaningful and helpful for our small business.
Gratefully yours,
Karen Anderson, president,
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
Great food and local wines, loved meeting the chefs and hearing their stories. Our guide was awesome! Highly recommend
Response from Host, May 2026
Awesome Melinda - So glad you enjoyed our Eat the Castle experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel with Sue as your guide and all the chefs cooking brilliant food. They love coming out to meet our guests. It's one of the few chances they get to meet the people they cook so passionately for. Thanks again and please visit our other Alberta Food Tours in Calgary, Canmore, and Edmonton too!
Had a great time. We'll worth it. Summit was an excellent guide sharing her knowledge of the hotel and some hidden secrets. Food served was outstanding. Absolutely beautiful views.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Jamie,
Thanks so much for including our Eat the Castle experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in your plans for Banff. We thrilled you enjoyed your time with Simmi and of course the "outstanding" food. Please come see us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
The Eat the Castle food tour at the Fairmont Banff Springs was fantastic. Our guide, Amanda, gave great detailed insight to regional Alberta foods. We got to visit and eat a sampling of the hotel's restaurants and go behind the scenes to learn a little hotel history.
Overall, it was worth going to this unique experience on our trip to Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Hillary,
Thank you for including our Eat the Castle experience and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in your plans while visiting Banff, Lake Louise and Canmore.
We are thrilled you enjoyed Amanda's knowledge and storytelling as well as the B-T-Scenes access and the tasting of Alberta's regional foods.
Please come back and see us again in Calgary, Canmore or Edmonton.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
Beth was extremely friendly and super knowledgeable! We definitely would recommend this tour, the food was all amazing and the cocktail & wines were sooo good!! I would do it again for sure
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Daisy,
Thanks so much for taking time to review our Eat the Castle tour at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff. And, thanks for including this experience in your plans for Banff too!
We are so happy you loved your guide Beth as much as we do. It's great to tour with a local who loves where she lives. So glad you got to spend time with her and that you enjoyed the superb 5 stop tour with food and beverages especially crafted for our tour.
Please do come see us again! You will be most welcome.
With sincere gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
The food was amazing Amanda, our guide was outstanding. A great balance of food and history. History of both the hotel as well as the area.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Bonnie,
I'm so glad you had an amazing time with our outstanding guide Amanda on our Eat the Castle tour at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff.
We truly appreciate you including our experience in your Banff plans and you taking the time to leave this kind review!
Please come see us again in Calgary, Canmore or Edmonton.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
I expected a great experience but this tour blew any expectations out of the water. The food was phenomenal and the culinary staff introduced each element of the tour while also adding their own story. The tour also gives an inside look at the Fairmont “castle” that even the hotel guests are unlikely to see and experience. And wrapping it all together was our tour guide Amanda, who was passionate,, knowledgeable, engaging and simply fantastic. The whole experience more than I could have hoped for and was the best part of our entire Banff vacation. Thank you!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Stacy,
Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are so grateful. Amanda shared how much she enjoyed your group.
I am over the moon to hear that our Eat the Castle experience was "the best part" of your Banff Vacation.
You are the best! Please come see us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton. You will always be very welcome.
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
We had a wonderful time sampling foods that came from Alberta! We would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn about food grown locally and about a historically significant building.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Jenna,
Thanks so much for your review and recommendation. It is truly appreciated. So glad you loved your Eat the Castle tour in Banff.
Please come back and see us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc
I would do this again. Private tour of the hotel and all the facilities. Enjoying food and beverages in locations not available to the average person. Love the entire experience. Cocktails were excellent. Loved our Host Beth.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Kevin,
Thanks very much for taking the time to join us in Banff and to leave a review. This is wonderful news. I'm so glad you will come back and bring friends and that you enjoyed our Eat the Castle experience with Beth.
Please do come back and also check out our tours in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too. You will be most welcome.
With kindness
Karen
Incomparable experience well worth price! Superb cuisine, wine, cocktails in 6 amazing restaurants/bars. Amanda, Finest Guide EVER, has extensive culinary knowledge enhanced by rapport with staff creating delectable courses. Shared passion for local history, cultural diversity, food products plus remarkable hotel sites & views. Went beyond to patiently assist my husband with elevator use, etc. (Fine non-alcoholic "mock"tails too!) Book Early!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing this review!
We are so grateful you enjoyed our Eat the Castle experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and our dear guide Amanda's exceptional abilities.
I'm just going to let your words speak for themselves! lol.
Please come and tour with us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton too!
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
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