Taste international flavors at four top restaurants while discovering Colorado Springs’ Olympic history. Plus, enjoy a visit to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum on this unique 3-hour private food tour.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking in urban settings.
Wildlife
History
Colorado Springs plays a key role as the home of the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the Paralympic movement, attracting athletes worldwide.
Conservation
The city promotes sustainable tourism by encouraging walking tours and supporting local, farm-to-table restaurants featured in the food tour.
Rocky Mountain Food Tours
Taste international flavors at four top restaurants while discovering Colorado Springs’ Olympic history. Plus, enjoy a visit to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum on this unique 3-hour private food tour.
Rocky Mountain Food Tours runs guided walking food tours in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company offers a range of tasting-focused experiences from a 1-hour Coffee & Culture Art Walk to multi-stop 3-hour progressive dinners and pop-up themed tours.
Offerings include the Original 3-Hour Colorado Springs Food Tour and a Classic 3-Hour Food Tour (noting that nearly 20 downtown destinations may be featured in rotation). Specialty options include a 2.5-Hour Downtown Brewery & Bites Tour with visits to three craft breweries and advertised beer tastings, a 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour that highlights signature drinks and prohibition stories, a Gold Medal Food Tour that pairs international tastings with access to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, and a seasonal 3-hour Valentine’s Progressive Dinner Tour.
Guides lead casual, small-group downtown walking itineraries that typically visit four to five restaurants, artisan shops, and hole-in-the-wall eateries per food tour, with generous tastings that often add up to a full meal. The Classic tour notes an $18 upgrade option to include Colorado craft beer, cocktails, and wine. The Coffee & Culture Art Walk provides a complimentary beverage, art stops, and lunch recommendations. Rocky Mountain Food Tours partners with the Care and Share Food Bank so ticket purchases support local hunger relief.
Tour descriptions emphasize local culinary storytelling and historical context about Pikes Peak, the gold rush, and the railroad. Routes generally cover roughly 1–1.5 miles and may not form a complete loop; sample itineraries can differ from actual tour stops.
Tours Offered
7
Curated walking tours in downtown
Local Tastings
4–5 stops
Generous tastings at multiple eateries
Community Impact
Supports Care & Share
Portion of proceeds help feed locals
Museum Access
Olympic Museum Ticket
Includes U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Reserve a spot on a walking food tour, brewery crawl, cocktail walk, or art & coffee experience — limited seats on many departures.
Arrive Hungry but Comfortable
Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll walk between four restaurants downtown; pace yourself to enjoy all tastings.
Check Museum Hours
Confirm the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum’s opening hours ahead of your visit to avoid timing conflicts.
Allergy Notifications
Inform Rocky Mountain Food Tours in advance if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Bring a Light Jacket
Downtown Colorado Springs can be breezy; a light jacket ensures comfort throughout the walking portions.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Supportive footwear ensures comfort during city walking segments.
Weather-Appropriate Jacket
A light waterproof jacket protects against spring rain showers.
spring
Sun Protection
Sunglasses and sunscreen help on warmer, sunny days outdoors.
summer
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while walking between tastings, especially in warmer weather.