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Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Location
Cascade
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore downtown Colorado Springs on a 3-hour food tour. Savor local cuisine, artisan dishes, and history. Visit unique spots and upgrade for craft beer. Experience a local's perspective!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Every tour is different as nearly 20 destinations may be featured! This classic and casual walking tour features food, drinks, local art and historical storytelling! You’ll visit four or five of the most loved restaurants, hole-in-the-walls, and artisan food shops in downtown Colorado Springs (enough for a full meal!). Get a behind-the-scenes look into downtown’s blossoming culinary scene and see downtown from a true local's perspective. Enjoy historical storytelling of Pikes Peak, the gold rush, the railroad, and more from your expert local Tour Leader. Upgrade your ticket to include Colorado craft beer, cocktails, and wine for only $18. The itinerary provided is a sample and may be completely different than your actual tour. The tour covers 1-1.5 miles and may not make a complete circle.

What You Get

Expert Local Tour Leader
Lunch
Your food tour will include tastings at 4-5 locations, enough for a full-lunch.
Art and Culture Insights
Tour Leader Gratuity
Colorado craft beer, cocktails, and wine for only $18 (21+ only)

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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Downtown Colorado Springs

Let's explore the delicious side of downtown Colorado Springs! Not only will your tour feature 4-5 unique culinary destinations, but you will also learn about our fascinating history along the way. Plus, downtown is a Certified Creative District, which means that there are more than 300 works on art on display! Don't forget to ask questions - we love an interactive group!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel (Pass By)

The Antlers Hotel is a historic hotel originally built for by William Jackson Palmer, our city's founder, in 1873. Here, we'll talk about the beginnings of Colorado Springs and the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad that passed through.
2

Brakeman's Smashed Burger Bar

Located inside the original train depot that welcomed guests from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad from 1871-1971, this restaurant serves up tasty burgers and creamy milkshakes. If you're lucky, you might even get to see a train pass by!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (Pass By)

Originally the county courthouse built in 1903, the Pioneers Museum is architectural marvel and Wild West artifact treasure chest. We'll talk about the building itself as well as some of the local art pieces located in the park surrounding it.
3

Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant

Jack Quinn's Irish Pub is one of the most popular restaurants in downtown Colorado Springs and has been open since March 17, 1998. Serving homemade Irish fare in a space that feels like you're in a real pub in Ireland, Jack Quinn's welcomes everyone near and far with beer, grog, and delicious food.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

AdAmAn Alley (Pass By)

AdAmAn Alley is a multi-sensory art installation commemorating 100 years of the AdAmAn Club, which ascends Pikes Peak every New Year's Eve to set off fireworks over the city.

The Mining Exchange (Pass By)

The Mining Exchange Hotel, founded by Winfield Scott Stratton, was originally the largest gold and silver stock exchange in the county. We'll talk about the gold rush and the largest mine to have ever been found in Colorado, the Independence Load.
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Pikes Peak Lemonade

We'll visit the only lemonade tap house in the nation featuring handcrafted, organic cane sugar and fresh lemons. Tour guests will enjoy a 10% discount!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Acacia Park (Pass By)

Acacia Park is at the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs and is one of the oldest parks in the city. We'll talk about the public art, the historic band stand, and musical fountain on our way to the next culinary destination. Don't forget to ask your tour guide about some of the nearby boutique shopping!
5

Four by Brother Luck

Celebrity Chef Brother Luck has two restaurants in downtown Colorado Springs, and your tour may feature one of them! Four by Brother Luck is southwest inspired fare featuring local ingredients and farm fresh produce. We'll try a dish that Chef Luck served on Season 16 of Top Chef.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (Pass By)

While we won't get to actually ascend the the mountain on our tour, we will talk about this magnificent natural wonder of the United States. With Pikes Peak looming over the buildings of downtown Colorado Springs, we'll talk about how it was named, world-renown events happening there every year, and of course the famous food you can get at the top.
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Josh & John's

Josh and John's has been serving their delicious "mountain churn" ice cream in downtown Colorado Springs since 1986! We'll try the "Purple Mountain Majesty," which is the flavor they created in honor of the 100-year anniversary of the Pikes Peak Hillclimb. This location is hugely popular with the locals, but you'll get to skip the line with the food tour!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Josh & John's
Josh & John's, North Tejon Street, El Paso County Colorado, United States, US, 80903
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COATI, South Tejon Street, El Paso County Colorado, United States, US, 80903
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Josh & John's, North Tejon Street, El Paso County Colorado, United States, US, 80903

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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