Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle

The perfect apres-ski or hike activity or great fun for the non-active visitor to Banff. With four 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.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Banff Springs Hotel - This tour is designated a Canadian Signature Experience! Be a few minutes early and meet us at STOCK Food and Drink inside the main lobby of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Robust refreshments await here before the tour progresses into the heart of the hotel at Rundle Bar with its chic Art Deco decor and a sublime food and beverage pairing. Next up is 1888 Chop House for a signature dish in the hotel’s signature restaurant. Our grand finale is in the Vermillion Room with a chance to learn from a chef and taste another great pairing before finishing with a sweet bite. 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.
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • Local professional guide
  • Craft Culinary Beverage Pairings
  • 4 ‘fork and knife’ tastings
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • 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
STOCK FOOD & DRINK
Spray Avenue
Meet inside the lobby at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel at Stock food and drink. 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.

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John_g
Aug 18, 2024
Informative, amazing and satisfying! - Our guide, Nora, was wonderful - friendly, funny, down-to-earth and informative. The variety of foods sampled was amazing, and all expertly prepared. We loved that the dishes were introduced and described by the chefs and sommeliers involved in selecting and preparing what we sampled. We even got to see a chef preparing and explaining how she was making our mussels. And above all else, the environment was incredible - what an amazingly beautiful hotel in a breathtaking setting.
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Gordon_m
Aug 18, 2024
Excellent food experience - Fantastic experience, really enjoyed seeing hidden parts of the Banff Springs. Our hosts were amazing and really informative, nothing was a problem. Food was excellent and the chefs on the day were great, telling us all about the food and its background. Had a fantastic time and would recommend.
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Marykay_f
Aug 17, 2024
Great way to experience the Banff Springs Fairmont - Nora was fun and full of interesting facts about Banff Springs Fairmont. Food was amazing and the Fairmont staff that presented the food was more than gracious with their time. Highly recommend!!!
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Felice_p
Aug 13, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our... - Thoroughly enjoyed our food tour of the Fairmont Banff Springs. Don't make dinner reservations - everything was delicious, be prepared to try new things - and the restaurants' staffs were very gracious and knowledgeable about their selections. Excellent pairings, both wine and cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages for those who don't imbibe. Also learned about the history of the hotel - I'm sorry I've forgotten the name of our guide because she was excellent, friendly and informed.
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Elizabeth_z
Aug 9, 2024
Fantastic tour!! - It was such a wonderful experience. The food was excellent and the historical background about the hotel was very interesting. I would highly recommend it to anyone!!!
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Sally_d
Aug 9, 2024
Fantastic food and fascinating history! - A wonderful way to explore the ultra-upscale hotel with a guide who knows historic points of interest and quirky secrets of the iconic place. Food and service were excellent - generous tasting portions and VIP service from the entire culinary team. A beloved focus on sourcing fresh Canadian ingredients and local Alberta-grown specialties. Highly recommend!
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Tom_o
Aug 8, 2024
Great eat the castle. - Our guide really brought the Castle to life for us. So much history and stories she brought to the tour. She was amazing
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Jennifer_l
Jul 27, 2024
Great info, food, & views! - I took this tour last night and had a blast! Beth was super knowledgeable and friendly. She took us around the castle with stops at several kitchens with amazing food at each. I would highly recommend taking this one if you are looking for a great food tour with great views!
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Tracy_s
Jul 27, 2024
Loved the tour! - Loved the tour! It’s a great way to see the castle, hear great stories and have delicious food along the way. Beth was a great tour guide. This is a must do on any trip to Banff!
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Erin_r
Jul 23, 2024
Honeymoon Eat The Castle Tour - We enjoyed tasting small plates from four different restaurants within the Banff Springs Fairmont. Tracey was a wonderful tour guide! We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know everyone in our group! Highly recommend the Eat The Castle Tour!
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