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Banff Culinary Tour: Luxurious Food and Beverage Pairings
4.8
116 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
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Lunch
- Local professional guide
- Craft Culinary Beverage Pairings
- 5 ‘fork and knife’ tastings
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Lunch
- Local professional guide
- Craft Culinary Beverage Pairings
- 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
4.8
(116 Ratings)
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Marybk138rr
Aug 9, 2025
Fun Experience - Our group of six thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The food and drink options were excellent and well presented with good variety. Our guide took us to five different locations within the hotel providing lots of info along the way. The only negative was that the entire tour felt a little rushed. We needed a few more minutes in each location to savor the menu items and finish our drinks. Over all, I would highly recommend doing this tour. It's one of a kind and very fun!
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Mollie_g
Jul 31, 2025
Wonderful! - We recently took part in a food tour at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and it exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, the experience was thoughtfully curated and incredibly enjoyable.
Simmi, our guide, was a standout. She was knowledgeable, warm, and clearly passionate about both the hotel’s history and the culinary world. She struck the perfect balance between storytelling and letting the food shine. The historical insights she shared about the Fairmont were genuinely fascinating and added a rich context to the tour without ever feeling like a lecture.
As for the food it was absolutely phenomenal. Each stop offered something different, and the pairings were on point. The flavors were creative yet approachable, and the presentation was beautiful. You could tell every detail was considered.
If you’re visiting Banff, this tour is well worth your time. It’s a delicious, engaging way to experience the hotel and Canadian cuisine in one go.
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Michele_w
Jun 30, 2025
Interesting Food Tour - My husband our adult son and his wife did this tour. We were right on time. It was pointed out to us that it needed to start on time, and we were; although, we are normally early. We decided to drive and park. Parking is not easy in Banff and we paid $60 to park in the hotel lot. This was our decision, but thought others should be aware. No validated parking. You can park in the street if you have time.
We were brought to a cozy, well decorated room for our first tasting. Our guide told us that we were 11 and we were waiting on one person. It turned out it was 5 others. I don’t know whose mistake it was about the count, but I do know the family that arrived late were not apologetic, they caused a commotion. It was a little disruptive, but the guide and the hotel/restaurant staff handled it. It was relaxing and enjoyable after they were taken somewhere else for there first course. The food and drink were amazing.
The 5 others were at the next location. Because the tour wasn’t prepared for 5 more, our family was seated at a table off from the group. That was not a problem, except that the guide stood with her back to our table when she told the history in that location and described the tasting. It did not seem right. I think the guide felt like she had to make it up to the new group or something. The tour of the hotel was very interesting. There was a very large table for the next two tastings, but at one of them one couple still had to sit outside the main room we were in. Then, we had a dessert course. We sat at a table for four away from the main group table, but the guide and her assistant and the hotel staff included us all equally.
I do recommend this tour. You have 5 courses with an alcoholic or nonalcoholic drink for the first four and coffee or tea with dessert. It does include some interesting history and information about the hotel and the decor.
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Sharon_v
Jun 28, 2025
Outstanding - This is a must try ! It was out standing. The food was delicious the guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend
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626keeleys
Jun 21, 2025
Amazing Tour and Experience - This food tour was absolutely amazing! The 5-course meal was nothing short of spectacular. Our guide Stacy and company owner Karen were both so full of knowledge and history regarding the Banff Fairmont Hotel, Canadian history and a myriad of other topics. Splitting up the 5-course meal over the span of 3 hours was perfect, as we moved different rooms and walked around the hotel, getting history lessons as we went. In terms of the actual food, on a scale from 1-10, I give it a 12. The food courses were each so exquisite, decadent and beyond delightful. The chef from each course would present the meal and matching drink/beverage, discussing what each course entailed and where the food originated. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. This was an experience we will always remember.
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967tessak
Jun 17, 2025
A must do! - One of the highlights of our trip! This food tour was the best food tour we have ever done. Not only were Simmi and the rest of the Banff Springs staff incredible, but the food was delicious. The tour completely exceeded our expectations!
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Carolyn_a
Jun 16, 2025
What a beautiful location... - What a beautiful location for an opportunity to sample some of the best food and drink pairings! Our guide was just wonderful!
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Susan_h
May 30, 2025
Excellent! The food,... - Excellent! The food, drinks, Sue and Nicole, the various kitchen staff, the chef's demonstration were all wonderful.
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Elaine_l
May 25, 2025
Wonderful way to spend an afternoon! - Don't eat a big lunch! Great way to spend an afternoon. We not only learned a lot about the food and wine we were sampling but also the "castle" itself. The guides were great. The tour was well worth the money and the time.
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W9147hwrachelh
May 12, 2025
Loved! Will do again! - Loved this food tour. Lots to eat and drink…visited 5 different restaurants with a cocktail/wine or mocktail. Your belly will be full on completion of the tour.
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