Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle
Description
The perfect apres-ski or hike activity or great fun for the non-active visitor to Banff. With five luxurious food and beverage pairings and exclusive access to chefs and venues with our storytelling guides you'll see why this tour was designated a Canadian Signature Experience by Tourism Canada.
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Itinerary
Be a few minutes early and meet inside the Main Lobby of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. A sublime food and beverage pairing await at the heart of the hotel at Rundle Bar with its chic Art Deco decor. Next up is Grapes, where you'll sample delicious flatbread perfectly paired. Head to 1888 Chop House for a signature dish in the hotel's signature restaurant. In the Vermillion Room you'll have a chance to learn from a chef and taste another great pairing before heading to your last stop, Stock Food & Drink, for a decadent dessert and locally roasted coffee. Along the way, you’ll engage with the culinary team, enjoy stories of the history, art, and architecture brought to life by our guide. Soak up the luxury of our small group private access (no more than 12). Leave having experienced the royal treatment at the "Castle in the Rockies," the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - one of the world’s most iconic hotels, a National Historic Site in a world UNESCO setting.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- 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!
Reviews(135)
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
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!!!
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!
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.
Simmi and Nancy did an amazing job guiding us through “The Castle”, hosting our food tour and answering all of our questions. They made my family feel as welcome as if we were guests in their home. The food and drinks that we sampled were very elevated, unique and delicious. We especially loved hearing the chef describe their dishes and drinks (the non-alcoholic options were as good as the wines and spirits). The views from the castle are amazing and each restaurant we experienced was so special. Don’t miss this tour because it will certainly be something my family and I will talk about for years to come.
Dear Ann - thank you for your thoughtful review. I have shared your kind words with Simmi and Nancy. We appreciate you including our Eat the Castle tour at the Fairmont Banff Springs during your visit to Banff. Please join us again in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton the next time you visit. With gratitude, 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
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.
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
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.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled that you are sharing that our Eat the Castle tour should be on everyone's "to-do list if you like food and history." Thank you! So glad you enjoyed our private access and VIP treatment. Please come back and join us in Calgary, Canmore and Banff too! With gratitude, Karen Anderson, President Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
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.
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
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.
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
