Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Local professional guide
Craft Culinary Beverage Pairings
5 "fork and knife" tastings
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
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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Banff Food Tour - Eat the Castle
Reviews
125 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5/5 Tour
Jenna M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Loved it. We will do it again and bring friends
Kevin M,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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.
Came for the Outdoors but best time Indoors!
larrypimentel,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Incomparable 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!
This tour totally made our trip!!
Richard A,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’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!!
Delicious food and so much fun!
Passport759739,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this food tour! I was a little hesitant to spend this much money, but I’m so glad we did! It was a highlight of our trip. The food was delicious and unique, and it was a good portion size at all 5 stops. The hotel staff made us feel like valued guests. Our tour guide, Tracey, was so nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this food tour!
Eat the Castle Far Surpassed Expectations!
Cynthia N,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Far surpassed our expectations! This was a wonderful tour…the food & drinks were all amazing and our guide Amanda was the perfect guide who managed to combine the history of The Banff Castle with an education of the areas culture and lead a discussion about the food. Would highly recommend and not just for foodies!
10/10 recommend
Weston B,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good food and a lot of fun touring the castle and learning the history. Staff was super friendly as well
Don't Miss This Tour
RobertU M,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great afternoon at Banff Springs Hotel. Laurie our guide was exceptional. All the food and drink pairings at our 5 stops were wonderful and memorable. Really enjoyed the chef demonstrating how to prepare mussels. Highly recommend this tour!
Best of the best
Deborah B,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The best ever. You won’t need dinner and come hungry. You get the best of the best at a 5 star hotel.
Amazing
Agdjdijehudhdu,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience!! We did this as 2 adults and 2 older teens. You are taken around the hotel and told about the history and interesting facts about the building. We ate in 3 private rooms and 2 in the main restaurant, but the restaurant wasn't open to others yet as early. The food tasting was excellent and paired with some beautiful wines. We absolutely loved it and was great value. The lady who showed us around (sorry have forgotten name now!!) Was amazing.
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