Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour
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.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- 3 sit down "fork and knife" tastings
- 1 standing tasting
- Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings
- Local Professional Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Meeting Location
133 9 Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2P 2M3, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
515 8 Avenue Southwest
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.
What To Expect
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Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Chocolate Lab – Stephen Ave
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Annabelle's Kitchen Downtown
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
110 8 Ave SW
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-41461P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- 3 sit down "fork and knife" tastings.
- 1 standing tasting.
- Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings.
- Local Professional Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- 3 sit down "fork and knife" tastings
- 1 standing tasting
- Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings
- Local Professional Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
