Discover local restaurants, Colorado history, craft beverages, and hidden gems—all in one unforgettable walking experience.
A Food Tour is the Best Thing to do in Colorado Springs
If you're wondering about the best things to do in Colorado Springs, we may be a little biased—but we believe a food tour belongs at the top of every itinerary.
After all, some of the best vacations are built around memorable meals. People travel to New Orleans for beignets, Kansas City for barbecue, and Seattle for fresh seafood. Food has become one of the best ways to experience a destination, and Colorado Springs is no exception.
Skip the Line
A food tour lets you skip the tourist traps and discover the places locals actually love. Instead of spending hours researching restaurants, you'll enjoy a curated experience featuring several locally owned businesses while learning about the city's history, culture, architecture, and vibrant culinary scene.
Whether you're visiting Colorado Springs for the first time or have lived here for years, a food tour offers a fun (and delicious) way to experience the city.
What Is a Food Tour?
A food tour is a guided walking experience that combines restaurant tastings with local history, storytelling, and sightseeing.
Instead of eating one large meal at a single restaurant, you'll visit multiple locally owned establishments, enjoying chef-selected tastings along the way. Between stops, your guide shares fascinating stories about the city, points out historic landmarks and public art, and introduces you to neighborhoods you may have otherwise missed.
At Rocky Mountain Food Tours, most experiences include four to five stops over two to three hours with plenty of food to leave most guests comfortably full.
Taste the Best of Colorado Springs
One of the biggest advantages of taking a food tour is the variety.
Rather than choosing just one restaurant, you'll sample dishes from several of Colorado Springs' favorite local eateries. Depending on the tour, you may enjoy gourmet burgers, authentic international cuisine, artisan pastries, handcrafted desserts, locally roasted coffee, premium olive oils, fresh lemonade, or chef-inspired small plates.
Many of our restaurant partners rotate their menus seasonally, so even repeat guests often discover something new.
Our tours showcase the creativity of local chefs and entrepreneurs while introducing guests to restaurants they frequently return to later in their trip.
Discover Colorado's Incredible Beverage Scene
Colorado is famous for more than mountains.
Our state consistently ranks among the nation's best destinations for craft beer, specialty coffee, cocktails, and locally produced spirits.
Depending on which tour you choose, you may sample:
- Colorado craft beer flights
- Creative signature cocktails
- Zero-proof specialty drinks
- Locally roasted coffee
- Fresh lemonade made with Colorado ingredients
Many tours also offer optional drink pairings for guests who want to experience Colorado's award-winning beverage culture.
Explore Downtown Beyond the Restaurants
The food is only part of the experience.
As you walk between stops, your guide shares stories about Colorado Springs' fascinating past—from the city's railroad roots and gold rush beginnings to its vibrant public art scene and historic architecture.
You'll discover murals, hidden alleyways, local landmarks, and neighborhoods that many visitors overlook.
It's like taking a city tour and a culinary adventure at the same time.
Support Local Businesses
Every food tour directly supports locally owned restaurants, cafés, breweries, and specialty shops.
Instead of visiting national chains, your ticket helps small business owners, chefs, bartenders, and artisans who make Colorado Springs such a unique place to visit.
In addition, Rocky Mountain Food Tours is a proud supporter of Care & Share Food Bank and donates a portion of every ticket sold to feed hungry families in our community.
Perfect for Visitors and Locals
One of the biggest surprises? Many of our guests actually live in Colorado Springs.
Locals love food tours because they:
- Discover restaurants they've never tried
- Learn fascinating local history
- Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries
- Host out-of-town visitors
- Enjoy unique date nights
- Plan team-building events
Visitors appreciate that a food tour helps them quickly get acquainted with downtown while receiving personalized recommendations for the rest of their stay.
Experience Colorado Springs One Bite at a Time
If you're searching for unique things to do in Colorado Springs, a food tour offers much more than a meal.
It's an opportunity to taste incredible food, support local businesses, meet fellow travelers, learn fascinating history, and experience the city through the eyes of passionate local guides.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a date night, entertaining family, or simply love discovering great restaurants, we'd love to show you around.
We hope to see you on a tour soon!
Cheers,
Samantha Wood
Owner, Rocky Mountain Food Tours
