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Banff Culinary Tour: Luxurious Food and Beverage Pairings
4.9
130 Ratings
Banff
Discover Banff’s culinary gems with exclusive chef access and luxurious pairings on this award-winning food tour.
Discover Banff’s culinary gems with exclusive chef access and luxurious pairings on this award-winning food tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Banff Springs Hotel - Arrive a few minutes early and gather inside the Main Lobby of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Delight in an exquisite food and beverage pairing at the heart of the hotel at Rundle Bar, featuring elegant Art Deco design. Then, visit Grapes to enjoy delectable flatbread with perfect pairings. Proceed to 1888 Chop House for a…
- Banff Springs Hotel - Arrive a few minutes early and gather inside the Main Lobby of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Delight in an exquisite food and beverage pairing at the heart of the hotel at Rundle Bar, featuring elegant Art Deco design. Then, visit Grapes to enjoy delectable flatbread with perfect pairings. Proceed to 1888 Chop House for a signature dish at the hotel’s renowned restaurant. In the Vermillion Room, gain insights from a chef and savor another excellent pairing before making your way to the final stop, Stock Food & Drink, for a sumptuous dessert and locally roasted coffee. Throughout the journey, engage with the culinary team and enjoy stories of the history, art, and architecture brought to life by our guide. Revel in the luxury of our small group private access (limited to 12 guests). Depart having experienced the royal treatment at the “Castle in the Rockies,” the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - one of the world’s most iconic hotels, a National Historic Site in a world UNESCO setting.
What's Included
- Craft Culinary Beverage Pairings
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Local professional guide
- 5 “fork and knife” tastings
- Craft Culinary Beverage Pairings
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Local professional guide
- 5 “fork and knife” tastings
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
This is the ideal activity after skiing or hiking, and it’s also a fantastic option for those visiting Banff who prefer a more relaxed experience. Enjoy five exquisite food and beverage pairings, along with exclusive access to chefs and venues, all guided by our engaging storytellers. Discover why Tourism Canada has recognized this tour as a Canadian…
This is the ideal activity after skiing or hiking, and it’s also a fantastic option for those visiting Banff who prefer a more relaxed experience. Enjoy five exquisite food and beverage pairings, along with exclusive access to chefs and venues, all guided by our engaging storytellers. Discover why Tourism Canada has recognized this tour as a Canadian Signature Experience.
- 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!
Location
Fairmont Banff Springs
Spray Avenue
Meet inside the main lobby at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early at 2:50 pm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(130 Ratings)
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Jamie_n
Feb 7, 2026
Banff's great little secret. - 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.
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Dbw2017
Jan 23, 2026
Amazing Food Tour! - This tour has to be on your to-do list if you like food and history. Simmi our tour guide was full of history on the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Some of the ball rooms in the old part of the hotel are unbelievable. The best part is the food and drinks. A chef from each restaurant presented each course. It was a great variety of foods all from the Alberta area. If you eat everything presented you won’t leave hungry. You can’t go wrong booking this tour.
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Hillary_e
Nov 28, 2025
Great food and history experience - 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.
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Daisy_g
Nov 21, 2025
Great tour!! - 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
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Bonnie_g
Nov 14, 2025
Banff Food Tour - 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.
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Stacy_h
Nov 8, 2025
Can’t Give Enough Stars! ❤️ - 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!
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Jenna_m
Oct 25, 2025
5/5 Tour - 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.
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Kevin_m
Oct 18, 2025
Loved it. We will do it again and bring friends - 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.
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Larrypimentel
Oct 11, 2025
Came for the Outdoors but best time Indoors! - 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!
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Richard_a
Oct 11, 2025
This tour totally made our trip!! - Don’t hesitate to take this tour! It was all we had hoped for and so much more! Our guide, Amanda, was a delight and an absolute wealth of information. Our tastings were amazing and absolutely delicious! Made even more so by the various chefs personally introducing us to each tasting. We would be hard pressed to name a favorite tasting. Amanda skillfully guided us throughout the hotel, constantly filling us in on all of the amazing history of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. This tour is a must and one you won’t regret!!
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