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Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Calgary, Canada
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Local Professional Guide
    • All taxes, fees and handling charges
    • 3 sit down "fork and knife" tastings
    • 1 standing tasting
    • Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar
      133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3, Canada

      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

    • Cucina Market Bistro
      515 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3S8, Canada

      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.

    Operating hours
    .3:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Stephen Avenue Walk (Pass By)

    Calgary Tower (Pass By)

    2

    Chocolate Lab – Stephen Ave

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Cucina Market Bistro

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Annabelle's Kitchen Downtown

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • 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.
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Kelley_H
    This was the best food tour I have ever been on. Lisa was extremely knowledgeable not only about the food, but the history and culture. We made five stops in 2 1/2 hours and I did not feel rushed. It really was a full meal with all of the different tastings.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 11 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    This was a great way to...

    jackie_g, Sep 2025
    This was a great way to learn more about Calgary. We enjoyed all four stops. The walking was minimal so that may matter so some participants.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Dear Jackie, Thanks so much for your review. So glad you learned fun things about Calgary and enjoyed the 4 amazing stops on our Iconic Eats of Calgary food tour. We strive to keep everything close so, as you point out, it's a very easy walk. Please join us again! With gratitude, Karen Anderson, President, Alberta Food Tours, inc.

    The specialties of Calgary in one tour

    Kelley_H, Jul 2025
    This was the best food tour I have ever been on. Lisa was extremely knowledgeable not only about the food, but the history and culture. We made five stops in 2 1/2 hours and I did not feel rushed. It really was a full meal with all of the different tastings.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Dear Kelley, Thanks so much for sharing that "this was the best food tour," you've ever been on. You made our day and I've already shared your kindness with our team. We are all thrilled that you enjoyed our Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour so much. Please come back and see us again in Banff, Canmore and Edmonton too! With gratitude, Karen Anderson Founder and President, Alberta Food Tours, Inc.

    Great food.

    Patti, Jul 2025
    Lisa was a wonderful guide and really knew the history of her city. All of the food and drink tastings were top notch.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Dear Patti, You are top notch for taking the time to share this review! Thank you so much for coming on our Iconic Eats of Calgary food tour and for sharing your kind words for our guide Lisa too. We'll hope to see you again in Canmore, Banff or Edmonton. With gratitude, Karen Anderson Founder and President, Alberta Food Tours

    Just do it!

    Carol_B, Jun 2025
    You will see the city, learn Calgary’s history including early history and the architecture, and be well fed.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Dear Carol, Thanks so much for joining our Eat the Castle tour in the heart of Calgary. I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience. We truly appreciate you including our offering during your visit to Calgary. Please come back and join us for a tour in Banff, Canmore or Edmonton too. With gratitude, Karen Anderson Founder and President, Alberta Food Tours

    Very highly recommended

    Jeanette_S, Jun 2025
    This was excellent. Guide had a wealth of information to share about the foods of Calgary, Alberta. She was a super pleasant person as well. Also choice of restaurants for food tastings was exceptional. And quantity of each tastings was beyond my expectations.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Dear Jeanette, Thanks so much for including our Iconic Eats of Calgary food tour in your vacation plans. We are so glad the experience was beyond your expectations and you very highly recommend this for visitors to Calgary. It was really fun to be your guide! Please come see us again in Banff, Canmore or Edmonton. With gratitude, Karen Anderson President, Alberta Food Tours, Inc.

    The choice of restaurants...

    Elizabeth_D, Sep 2024
    The choice of restaurants and food was great! Farm to table. Lisa the guide was very informative. Highly recommend

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Dear Elizabeth, thank you so much for reviewing our NEW Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with Lisa. Thanks also for Highly Recommending it. That's a thrill for us! With gratitude, Karen
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