Food Tasting Walking Tour: Downtown Colorado Springs

Four to five tastings, one afternoon, no planning required

A food tasting walking tour in downtown Colorado Springs that visits four to five restaurants, breweries and food shops over 2.5 hours, with an expert local guide leading the route and sharing the city's history. The tour covers 1 to 1.5 miles and includes tastings that add up to a full meal, plus water at every stop. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Downtown Colorado Springs food and history tour

• Explore downtown Colorado Springs
• Visit The Antlers Hotel and learn history
• Stop at Phantom Canyon brewery
• Pass by Pioneers Museum and local art
• Eat at Jack Quinn's Irish Pub
• See AdAmAn Alley art installation
• Pass by Mining Exchange Hotel and gold rush story
• Visit lemonade tap house with discount
• Walk through Acacia Park and see public art
• Try dish at Brother Luck's restaurant
• Learn about Pikes Peak mountain
• Enjoy ice cream at Josh and John's

The experience

You meet your guide in downtown Colorado Springs and walk a route that changes each day. The itinerary is a sample, and your actual stops depend on what's open and what the guide wants to feature. Four to five places are on the list: maybe Phantom Canyon Brewing in the historic Cheyenne Building, Jack Quinn's Irish Pub, a stop at the lemonade tap house (the only one in the nation), or one of Chef Brother Luck's restaurants, where you'll taste a dish from his appearance on Top Chef. The tastings add up to a full lunch, so you're not grazing. You're eating.

The guide weaves in the city's story as you walk. You'll hear about William Jackson Palmer, who founded Colorado Springs and built the Antlers Hotel in 1873; the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad that ran through; the gold rush and the Independence Load, Colorado's largest mine ever found; and Pikes Peak itself, which looms over the downtown blocks. The Pioneers Museum, originally the county courthouse from 1903, sits in a park with over 300 works of public art: downtown is a Certified Creative District. AdAmAn Alley is a multi-sensory installation honoring the AdAmAn Club, which climbs Pikes Peak every New Year's Eve to set off fireworks over the city. The guide points out details most visitors miss.

The tour runs 2.5 hours and covers 1 to 1.5 miles without making a complete circle, so you're moving but not racing. Water is at every stop. If you want to add a drink package (Colorado craft beer, cocktails, wine or non-alcoholic options), you can upgrade at checkout for $21.99. The route is wheelchair accessible, and children from age 5 can join. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller. All participants sign a standard waiver at the start.

What’s included

• Expert local guide leading the route and sharing the history of Colorado Springs, the gold rush, the railroad and Pikes Peak.
• tastings at four to five restaurants, breweries and food shops that add up to a full meal.
• water at every stop.
• insider access to popular spots so you skip the line.
• 10% discount at the lemonade tap house.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Rocky Mountain Food Tours

Is this one for you?Start downtown without a car or a plan. The guide handles the route, the stops and the stories, so a free afternoon becomes a full meal and a history lesson in one walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What restaurants and food shops does the tour actually visit?

The tour visits four to five locations that change each day, so the itinerary is a sample. Phantom Canyon Brewing, Jack Quinn's Irish Pub, Josh and John's ice cream (where you'll skip the line), and one of Chef Brother Luck's restaurants are among the stops that may appear, along with the lemonade tap house and other local favorites: your guide chooses based on what's open and what's worth featuring that day.

How much food do you actually eat on this tour?

The tastings at four to five locations add up to a full meal, so you're not just sampling. You're eating lunch. Water is provided at every stop.

What's the difference between this tour and just walking downtown on my own?

The guide knows which places are worth the line, what to order, and the history behind the buildings and the city itself: Pikes Peak, the gold rush, the railroad, the founders. You also get insider access: Josh and John's ice cream is hugely popular with locals, but you'll skip the line with the tour.

Is this tour suitable if I'm visiting Colorado Springs for the first time?

Yes. The guide covers the city's founding, the gold rush, the railroad, Pikes Peak and the local art scene, so you'll understand downtown's story while you eat. The route is casual and interactive: the guide encourages questions.

Can I add drinks to the tour?

Yes. You can upgrade to include a drink package (Colorado craft beer, cocktails, wine or non-alcoholic options) for $21.99 at checkout.

Is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or need a stroller?

The route is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.