Colorado Springs Downtown Food Tour

3 Hours

2:00-5:00pm

1 mile

Family-Friendly

$58.99

If you only have time for one tour, make it this one! This established and popular tour highlights five distinctive local destinations that are the best in their class. You’ll visit some of the most loved restaurants in downtown Colorado Springs while hearing local history and fun facts. Each locale has a unique flavor with food that is both delicious and approachable.

Highlights of this tour include:

  • 8-10 Generous tastings from five local chefs including a Food Network Chopped Champion
  • Visit the historic Antlers Hotel and enjoy historical storytelling of Pikes Peak, William Jackson Palmer, the railroad, and more
  • Experience one of downtown Colorado Springs’ most popular restaurants, which is hidden underground
  • Learn how Colorado Springs is growing and why we’re becoming a top foodie destination
  • Add three drink pairings by upgrading your ticket (guests 21+ years old)

Public Tour Times: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2:00-5:00pm

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TOUR OVERVIEW

You’ve found it – the original Colorado Springs food tour that started in 2010! Join us as we celebrate our local chefs, delicious local food, and the vibrant culture of our blossoming downtown on this roving food tour.

In just three hours, you’ll experience five of downtown Colorado Springs’ most distinctive culinary highlights. Each local hot spot will be ready and waiting to serve generous portions of their signature fare.

Your expert tour leader will share stories of our history as well! With tales of the original Antlers Hotel, founder William Jackson Palmer, Pikes Peak, Spencer Penrose, the railroad, and more, even locals will walk away having learned a thing or two.

DRINK PAIRINGS

For those 21 years and older, we invite you to elevate your experience by adding three drink pairings. Each of the five destinations will serve a pre-set pairing – wine, cocktail, or Colorado craft beer – and you get to select your top three drinks, curating your own experience!

TICKETING DETAILS

This tour is a social dining experience, so the capacity for all public tours is set at 14 guests. If you are interested in this tour as a private experience for your group, please contact us. Tours run weekly, year round.

A NOTE ABOUT FIRST FRIDAY

Calling all art-lovers! This tour happily kicks off Colorado Springs’ First Friday Art Walk now through October 2019. If you take this tour on the first Friday of the month, you can take advantage of the festivities including a FREE shuttle between downtown, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs!

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DO YOU HAVE A GROUP?

From corporate events to bachelorette parties, we do it all! Think of us as your personal culinary event planners.
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OH THE PLACES WE'lL GO!

Your tour will feature a selection of the following destinations:


Jack Quinn's Irish Pub

A very popular local hangout, this cozy pub is home to traditional Irish fare, grog, and live music sing-alongs.

Bingo Burger

Burgers and fries cooked to order, creamy milkshakes and icy cold Colorado craft beers served in a fun and funky atmosphere.

The Rabbit Hole

A late-night hot spot, known for its eccentric eats and creative cocktails served in a sleek subterranean space.

Poor Richard's

Serving fresh pizza and salads in a casual café atmosphere – a local favorite for more than 45 years!

Spice Island Grill

Colorado Springs’ only authentic Jamaican restaurant known for spicy jerk chicken and island cocktails.

Rooster's House of Ramen

An Asian American inspired noodle house created by Chef Mark Henry, winner of both Cook’s vs. Cons and Chopped.

Springs Orleans

Boasting a vaulted, two-tiered dining room in a historic building, this posh restaurant serves authentic Cajun and Creole food.

Get up to $15 in Lyft credits!

We’ve partnered with Lyft to encourage ride sharing for our tour guests who chose to enjoy the drink pairings or who would like to eliminate the stress of parking. New users get $5 off three rides with our special discount code included in your confirmation email!

Why Should You take a Tour With Us?

The Experience

We love food. And we love the people who eat it, too! Our goal is to make sure you feel like a VIP from start to finish. Customer service is our highest priority. Click "Reviews" at the top to read about the 5-star reviews we’ve earned from previous guests.

The Service

You know that best friend who lives in another city and can’t wait to show you all of best places to eat when you visit? We're that friend! Let us take you to our favorite restaurants and show you the best-of-the-best of Colorado Springs.

The Food

We feature seriously good food. We don’t pick out the cheapest thing on the menu or give you a sample on a toothpick. Our food and drink pairings are born out of one-on-one meetings with chefs and owners to ensure we’re featuring signature dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Guests on the Original Colorado Springs Food Tour are able to request vegetarian or gluten-friendly substitutes when purchasing their ticket in advance.

This tour serves enough food for lunch, so come hungry!

We’ve developed a delicious itinerary and have set the menu and drink pairings in advance with each of our restaurant partners. Because of this, we do not allow a la carte ordering. You are always welcome to return to a destination after the tour to try whatever may have tempted your taste buds!

Leaving a 15-20% gratuity for your Tour Leader is customary, especially if you had a great time and wish to recognize them for a job well done! We recognize that most people don’t carry cash these days, so our guides are able to accept credit cards at the end of the tour.

Public tours accommodate up to 14 guests. To book a private tour for your group, you will need at least 10 people, but we can accommodate larger groups. Contact us for more information.

This tour has been designed to be family-friendly, and we welcome young foodies who are 12+ years of age. For younger children, we ask you to consider their attention span and whether or not this event is appropriate for them. We ask that you do not bring children under the age of 5.

Thankfully, rarely if ever do we cancel due to weather! Luckily for us, Colorado experiences over 300 days of sunshine every year. Count on your tour taking place rain, snow, or shine. The only extreme exception may be if walkways become treacherous or roadways are closed. Tour guests are encouraged to dress comfortably and according to weather conditions. Casual attire with comfortable shoes is acceptable and encouraged. In the event of anticipated inclement weather conditions or when in doubt, we encourage you to bring accessories such as umbrellas, raincoats, gloves, hats or coats.

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Words From Our TOUR GUESTS

“Great tour”

Organized, good food, great spots and overall tour with just the right amount of history and art. Great way to get to know the city. Recommend to do first in your trip if traveling so you can stop back and try more food. They offer…
- jwindsor11 (North Bethesda, MD) - July 6, 2019

“Foodies Delight”

My sister gave my husband and me this as a gift for Christmas. Since we had just moved to the area, it was a welcomed gift. We enjoying going out to eat and mostly to the “local” joints. The tour was great and we learned…
- twnsrul (Colorado Springs, CO) - July 6, 2019

“Well worth the time.”

Had a great time lwuth Ryan earning a bit about Colorado springs history. 3 drinks, four small plates and a dessert. Well worth the time….
- Aaron L. - July 2019
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