Quick Details
Spend a relaxing day eating, drinking, meeting new people and enjoying the rich history and culture of Steamboat Springs on our food tour. Enjoy delicious and creative tastings at five of Steamboat’s best locally-owned restaurants. Tasty signature drinks available! Join us at the start of your vacation so you have the opportunity to return for a full meal.
Tour takes place Sun, Rain or Snow. Dress for the weather in comfortable clothes & shoes.
Small Personalized Tour (Maximum of 10 guests).
Fun for most age groups and fitness levels.
With advanced notice we can accommodate Veggie & Gluten free. Notify us of SERIOUS allergies.
Restrooms available at many locations on our tours.
Enough food for a satisfying lunch for most people.
What to Expect
Steamboat Springs Food Tours welcomes you to enjoy the genuine hospitality Steamboat is known for on this relaxing 3-hour culinary tour. Explore historic downtown Steamboat Springs with your 29 year friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Savor 5 specially prepared tastings at one of a kind locally-owned restaurants.
Each restaurant is unique in food and atmosphere. At one restaurant you’ll enjoy sampling an inventive taco with amazing tomatillo salsa & chips along with a tasty margarita; you’ll try delicious Greek cuisine in a cozy Greek cafe; at one stop you’ll find out where the locals go for the best burger in town. To end the tour perfectly you’ll enjoy a sweet treat and mimosa as you sit by Soda Creek.
Let us show you the hidden gems of our town and introduce you to some fun Steamboat history along the way.
We look forward to hosting you!
Restaurants
Creekside Cafe & Grill
Award-winning “Best of the Boat” breakfast and lunch, locally sourced homemade specialties
Skull Creek Greek
Fast, delicious and affordable Greek and Mediterranean food
Salt and Lime
Fresh, inventive Mexican food
Backdoor Grill
Voted best burger in Colorado three years in a row on TripAdvisor
Elevated Olive
Specialty olive oil and vinegar tasting room
Where to Meet
There are several public parking lots in downtown Steamboat Springs and certain streets have 8-hour parking. Be sure to look at parking signs and allow for at least 4-hour parking. Please arrive with plenty of time to find parking and walk to our first tasting. The best Public Lots are at *8th and Oak St, & *10th and Lincoln. There is 8-hour parking anywhere on Oak street. The tour begins at 7th & Lincoln Ave.
***There is no overnight parking anywhere downtown in the winter and very limited in the summer, because of special events.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. To ensure you are able to get the date and number of tickets you want please book early. Also, make sure to take the tour at the beginning of your stay so you have time to go back to your favorite restaurants and enjoy a full delicious meal. please call or go online to order tickets. You must purchase tickets by 8 am the day of the tour, at the very latest.
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The tours are held rain, shine, or snow. In the event of inclement weather, we will be able to go inside all of the establishments on the tour. However, we advise you to check the weather conditions on the day of your tour and dress appropriately. The weather can change rapidly in the mountains, no matter what season it is.
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Please be sure and let us know if you or anyone in your group has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, food allergy, gluten-free, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know in advance, we can accommodate your needs on the daytime Bite of the Boat Tour. Unfortunately on the Happy Hour Tour, it is not possible to accommodate Gluten Free diets at many of our restaurants; Vegetarian diet is easy to accommodate. Please let us know at the time of purchase.
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Yes, bathrooms are available during the tour at selected food-tasting locations.
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All locations on the daytime bite of the boat tour and the sip and savor evening happy hour tour are wheelchair accessible.