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.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Sat
Start times
3:00 PM
Adult (ages 14+)
$127
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour
Itinerary
60 min
The tour still start with a hands-on food demonstration and a tasting of two of Alberta's signature foods.
Stephen Avenue Walk
Pass by
We will walk through Stephen Avenue during our tour.
Calgary Tower
Pass by
Walk past the iconic Calgary Tower
Chocolate Lab – Stephen Ave
20 min
Here, we will sample some award winning chocolate before heading to our last stop.
40 min
We will head down Stephen Avenue for our next tasting. Here we will sample an Alberta staple in an iconic Calgary restaurant.
30 min
At Klein/Harris we'll enjoy the most iconic Canadian dessert
What's included
Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
3 sit down "fork and knife" tastings
1 standing tasting
Local Professional Guide
Culinary Craft Beverage Pairings
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
18 reviews
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How it compares in Calgary
Rated higher than 75% of 122 reviewed tours in Calgary
Starting price $127 is 33% above the typical $95 for tours of similar length in Calgary
Excurgo comparison of 477 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour take?
Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour cost?
Prices start at $127 per person for this Calgary experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays, starting at 3:00 PM.
Can I cancel Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alberta Food Tours Inc..
Reviews(18)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Patricia_H
September 6, 2026 · via Viator
How Can You Go Wrong When Food Is Included
The tour was great--not too much walking and the food was great! The desserts at the end were a special treat! The guide was also very personable and informative and even pointed out some sights along the way.
Operator response
Dear Patricia,
Thanks so much for joining our Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour and including it in your plans for Calgary. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and especially those yummy deserts. I love the chance to meet you! It was fun for me too - lol.
Please come join us again in Banff, Canmore and Edmonton. You'll always be welcome!
With kindness,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
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U8233BKlisaj
July 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun and informative
Interesting stops, great food, fun discussions
Operator response
Thanks so much for your review. We really appreciate you including our Iconic Eats of Calgary tour in your plans!
Please join us again in Banff, Canmore and Edmonton too.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
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F3083RIsabrinal
July 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour
Excellent tour. We enjoyed each stop and we were able to enjoy the experience without being rushed.
Operator response
Thank you for your review and comment that it was an Excellent tour. We truly appreciate you including Iconic Eats of Calgary in your plans.
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jamyh2014
July 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun Foodie
Karen was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and excellent historian. She was very friendly and answered all our questions. The restaurants were top notch. The food choices were delicious. It was nice to hear from the chef’s and owners. Highly recommended!!
Operator response
Dear Jamy
Thanks so much for this review and for joining our Iconic Eats of Calgary food tour. We are so glad you found the restaurants Top Notch and the food choices delicious. Thanks also for highly recommending the tour. I'll share your kindness with Karen L. She'll be as delighted as I am. Please join us again!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President,
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
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qwertyuuop123568
June 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great locations and food
Nora was a great host! Was cool to feel like a tourist in our city for the day and try some great food and drinks! Was organized well and great value. Would recommend :)
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review of our Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour. We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Nora and the fun of being a tourist in your own city!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Torus
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Julianna_R
June 7, 2026 · via Viator
Lisa was a wonderful...
Lisa was a wonderful guide! Great food and overall experience was 10 out of 10! I would highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you Julianne,
We appreciate you including our Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour in your plans for Calgary. I'm so glad you enjoyed the food and thought Lisa and the experience were a 10 out of 10!
Thanks so much for your recommendation and we'll hope to see you again in Canmore, Banff and Edmonton too.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
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Carrie_S
May 23, 2026 · via Viator
We had an amazing tour....
We had an amazing tour. Karen was extremely knowledgeable about all things food in Calgary and elsewhere! Having the chef prepare some of the food at the table and talking with the owner of another restaurant on the tour were wonderful touches. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Dear Carrie,
Thanks so much for leaving this amazing review. Karen is a passionate guide and I'm so glad you got to experience Iconic Eats of Calgary with her. Thanks so much for highly recommending and for enjoying the heart of Calgary with us!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours
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jackie_g
September 20, 2025 · via Viator
This was a great way to...
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.
Operator response
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.
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mcclurep
September 13, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Canada iconic eats extraordinaire
Nicole was by far one of the best guides we have ever had on a foodie tour. As a resident of Calgary for 20 years, her relationships with chefs and owners plus knowledge of agriculture in Calgary added so much to our experience. She used her background in public relations and broadcasting to engage each member of our group.
Operator response
Dear P,
Thanks so much for your kind review. Nicole is thrilled and so am I. She is truly a very special guide and we are so fortunate to have her on our team.
Please come back and tour with us again. It is always a privilege to showcase the city we love so much.
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
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lowercasedee
August 31, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Definitely Iconic
I met Lisa and the group at the Fairmont Palliser in the restaurant. It was a good-sized group of 10. There was a demonstration which was awesome and a healthy amount of information shared. After the second stop, I was full, but couldn't refuse dessert at the fourth and final stop. Lisa introduced us to Annex Saskatoon Lemonade, which I picked up later from the grocery store to try. This tour had less stops than I'm used to, but the portions were larger and alcohol was included. Every stop was intentional and I learned a lot. I even made a friend. I hope to do the Farmers Market tour when I return.
Operator response
Thank you very much for you review.
I'm so glad you enjoyed our Iconic Eats of Calgary food tour with 4 stops in 2.5 hours in downtown Calgary.
Making friends and seeing Calgary through the eyes of a great local storyteller like Lisa is a great way to get to understand our culture here in Calgary!
Thanks again and we'll look forward to when you can return for the Calgary Farmers' Market tour. Yay!
With gratitude,
Karen Anderson, President,
Alberta Food Tours, Inc.
