Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that is not listed below, please email info@localtabletours.com.
Should I tip the tour guide?
Yes. Please tip your tour guide. Your ticket price does not cover a tip for your food-loving guide. If you've enjoyed the tour, please show your guide a little appreciation.
We would like to give the tour as a gift to friends, how should we go about this?
Tours make great gifts! Please contact Megan: megan@localtabletours.com or 303-909-5747 to arrange for a gift certificate.
How many people are usually in each tour?
We host groups between 4-10 on our tours. We are also able to arrange private tours for any size group, starting with a minimum of just two people.
What does a typical tour look like?
You can get a good idea of a cocktail tour in this Eat.Drink.Boulder article:http://eatdrinkboulder.com/2012/11/12/merry-tails-local-table-tours-does-holiday-cocktails/
This article from Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy details a cheese tour: http://www.haystackgoatcheese.com/a-buttery-cheesy-day-in-boulder/
A summer time dining tours is discussed here: http://boulderfoodie.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/farmers-market%E2%80%8B-local-table-tour-81611/
And a coffe tour is described in Yellow Scene: http://yellowscene.com/2011/05/20/good-to-the-last-drop/
Do I have to purchase tickets in advance?
Yes, advanced ticket purchase is required. To ensure that you get the date you prefer, please book well in advance through our online registration system.
What is included in my ticket price?
Your ticket covers food and/or drink tastings at each establishment featured on your tour. *Ticket price does not include tip for tour guide.
What kinds of food will we eat?
Each tour is a unique experience where our featured chefs choose a dish to share. Many of our featured restaurants have relationships with local farms and change their menus to reflect the best in fresh, local ingredients. So basically- it's always a surprise. We don't place orders for food. Someone decides what to serve us.
How physically fit do I need to be to enjoy the tours?
We will be covering between 1-1.5 miles during the Market-to-Table and Downtown Dining tours. There are no hills, but there may be stairs, and seating is available at all restaurant stops. There is very little walking in the Boulder Farmers Market Tour, and seating may be limited or unavailable.
Will the tour still go if it rains (or snows)?
Tours are held rain, shine, or snow. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Boulder is a great town for planning a walking tour. Short afternoon showers are common in the spring, so please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if necessary.
Tours may be rescheduled due to severely inclement weather.
Where should I park?
There are a number of parking facilities in downtown Boulder. The following website is a good resources for Parking and Hotel options in downtown Boulder.
http://www.boulderdowntown.com/visit/parking
Can I bring my child on the tour?
Children can certainly join us on our tours, but please keep in mind that we will be sampling chef prepared dishes that not all children will enjoy. Also, we will be traveling 1-1.5 miles (and through a busy market on the Market Tour), so our tours may not be appropriate for all children. You know your child best, and if you think he or she would appreciate our tour, please bring him or her along.
Parents must purchase tickets for all children ages three and older, regardless of whether or not a child eats while on tour.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when you purchase your tickets. We will communicate with our partner restaurants and do our best to make appropriate substitutions to accommodate your needs.
How much food will we eat on our dining tour?
Our Taste of Boulder tours typically feature 2 dining stops and a dessert stop, Market-to-Table-Tours enjoy a light meal before snacking at the market, and Cocktail Tours and Beer Tasting Tours are just drinks- no food. Each featured restaurant on dining tours will provide a taste of a signature dish or dishes. These portions will vary according to each restaurant, but will be a minimum of a small plate per person, per restaurant, which is enough for most people to feel satisfied at the end of a tour. If you have room for a light meal later, please consider letting Megan make you a reservation somewhere satisfying.
Can I get a refund or reschedule my tour?
Tickets are non-refundable. No partial credits or rescheduling is allowed. It is your responsibility to show up at the meet-up location, on time. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time.
What is your privacy policy?
We will not share any information you provide us with anybody.
