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Join the Old Town Food Tour for an unforgettable 2.5-hour walk through Fort Collins’ cocktail scene. Taste unique drinks, learn bartending skills, and explore three top partner venues on this exclusive Thursday evening experience.
Join the Old Town Food Tour for an unforgettable 2.5-hour walk through Fort Collins’ cocktail scene. Taste unique drinks, learn bartending skills, and explore three top partner venues on this exclusive Thursday evening experience.
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Experience the vibrant cocktail culture of Fort Collins with the Private Libations Experience hosted by Old Town Food Tour. This exclusive 2.5-hour walking tour happens every Thursday at 6 pm and offers a perfect blend of education, exploration, and indulgence. Starting at the Old Town Food Tour Academy, you'll learn essential bartending techniques from expert mixologists before visiting three carefully selected partner venues. At each stop, sample creatively crafted cocktails paired with unique bites that highlight the region’s growing reputation for craft spirits and innovative libations. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories behind the drinks and the local bars that have become favorites among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable evening exploring Fort Collins’ food and drink scene, this intimate experience allows you to connect deeply with the flavors and the community behind each creation. With small group sizes and personalized attention, the Private Libations Experience transforms a simple food tour into an engaging, flavorful adventure in one of Colorado’s most lively cities.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves moderate walking on paved city streets.
Absolutely! The tour is designed to be enjoyable for all, with a bartending demo that’s fun and easy to follow regardless of your experience level.
Yes, the price covers tastings of cocktails and small bites at each partner venue throughout the tour.
The tour continues rain or shine as all stops include indoor venues, so you’ll stay comfortable and dry.
Please notify Old Town Food Tour in advance, and they will do their best to accommodate dietary needs at partner locations.
No, the tour is a walking experience with short distances between stops within the Old Town area.
Yes, participants must be 21 or older and provide valid identification to partake in alcohol tastings.
Fort Collins was originally a military outpost established in the mid-1800s and later became a hub for brewing and distilling, influencing its vibrant libations culture today.
Local bars support sustainable practices like sourcing ingredients locally and minimizing waste to promote environmental responsibility within Fort Collins’ hospitality industry.
Old Town Food Tour is a Fort Collins, Colorado company that offers guided walking food and drink experiences in the city’s historic Old Town district. The business operates public and private tasting tours that showcase Fort Collins’ vibrant culinary and beverage scene. Public and private options include the Old Town Food Tour, a walking tour with generous tastings from five to six local eateries; the Private Old Town Food Tour, a three-hour private culinary adventure with generous tastings from five to six restaurants and bake shops; the Libations Experience and Private Libations Experience, a 2.5-hour walking cocktail tour held on Thursdays at 6 pm that highlights cocktails, bartending techniques at the Academy, and drinks and bites at three partner locations; and the It’s Five O'Clock Somewhere Tour, a two-hour tasting route that visits breweries, distilleries, and cideries. Tours focus on generous tastings and local partners, including restaurants, bake shops, breweries, distilleries, and cideries. Each itinerary is built around sampling multiple establishments—typically five to six stops for full food tours and three stops for libations experiences—while walking through Old Town’s downtown streets. Old Town Food Tour partners with local businesses to provide on-site tastings and educational elements such as cocktail demonstrations. The company’s offerings provide a straightforward way to explore Fort Collins’ food and drink culture through curated, walkable tastings. Menu highlights across tours include dishes such as steak, burgers, and donuts, alongside craft cocktails and local beers, giving guests a broad taste of Fort Collins’ culinary variety and culture too.
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