Calgary Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings and Ginger Beef

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Savor Calgary's culinary delights on a guided food tour through downtown. Sample iconic dishes like bánh mì from Chinatown, Alberta brisket, and Afghan dumplings. This 3-hour journey includes six unique stops, culminating in a delightful drinking chocolate experience. Enjoy insider knowledge about Calgary’s food scene, curated by local experts. Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike, this small-group tour guarantees a maximum of 12 participants for an intimate experience.

- Explore six delicious stops in downtown Calgary
- Taste local specialties, including ginger beef and buñuelo
- Benefit from insider insights from knowledgeable local guides
- 3-hour small-group tour with a maximum of 12 participants

What's Included

Ay Khanum, steamed Afghan beef dumplings, at an Afghan kitchen
Satay chicken bánh mì at a Chinatown Vietnamese counter
Alberta BBQ beef sandwich at a downtown sandwich counter
Buñuelo at a Colombian bakery
Ginger beef, dim sum portion, at a Chinatown dining room
Our Secret Dish!
Guide's Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the main entrance to the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum at 197 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4M4

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chinatown

    The tour starts and spends its first hour here, in the Chinatown Chinese railway workers founded in 1883 and rebuilt on Centre Street in 1910.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The domed landmark on 1st Street SW, a two-minute walk from our first two stops. Guests pass it between Chinatown and the downtown core.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Stephen Avenue Walk

    The route crosses this pedestrian street of sandstone buildings, a national historic site since 2002, on the way to the third stop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Calgary Tower (Pass by)

    Visible for most of the walk and a short detour south of Stephen Avenue. Useful as an orientation point for guests planning the rest of their day.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The route passes the library on the way into East Village. The New York Times named it among its places to visit in 2018.

    Admission ticket free
  • Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (Pass by)

    Across from the library in East Village, a few minutes from the final stop.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The final stretch runs along the Bow River path, which links East Village to the rest of downtown

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

    Where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet, at the east end of the route. Guests finishing the tour are a short walk away.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Supplied by Secret Food Tours

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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