Whistler Dining Tours - Frequently Asked Questions
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How much food and wine is there on the dinner tour? |
| There is definitely enough food for dinner. We actually serve dessert at the final venue to finish the dining experience. For wine we serve 3oz glasses to pair with each dish (typical pour is 5oz) and 1oz of icewine at the final venues. |
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| 2. | Do you accommodate vegetarians and/or allergies? |
| Yes. Just let us know when making your reservation. | |
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| 3. | What’s the difference between the two dinner tours? |
| The main difference between the two tours is the selected Whistler restaurants we visit. The Hidden Gems Tour focuses more on local favorites while the Finer Things Tour focus more on higher end fine dining. They are both fantastic and have received equal interest so rest assured there is no bad decision. | |
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| 4. | What do I receive with the Perks card? |
| The card entitles our clients to a host of great deals with our restaurant and village partners. Please visit our Perks page for more details. | |
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| 5. | How long are we at each restaurant? |
| We are at each venue for approximately 30 minutes. The restaurants are always ready for our groups with the food and wine, so there’s nothing rushed about the experience. | |
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| 6. | How do we travel between restaurants? |
| We walk between all the restaurants, but they are never more than a few minutes apart. And if it's raining the guide will have umbrellas for everyone. | |
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| 7. | What is your minimum and maximum group size? |
| Minimum is 2 people and maximum is 15 people on the regular tours. However, we can accommodate much larger groups (upwards of 100 people) with enough advance notice. | |
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How much does a tour cost?
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The Hidden Gems Tour is only $89.99/person plus $24.99 for the wine pairings. The Hidden Gems Tour is only $109.99 plus $29.99 for the wine pairings. This includes all the food, private guide, gratuities for the restaurant servers, great prizes, a perks card, and the optional wine (includes 10% Liquor Tax). Compared to a similar size dinner at any restaurant we visit, there is outstanding value.
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| 9. | Are there group rates and tour buyout rates available? |
| Yes. Groups of 10 or more full price bookings are entitled to one free full price booking for that tour. Similarly, the 10th wine pairing is free. It is also possible to buyout the tour with less than 15 people to ensure your party will be the only people on tour. Contact us for details. | |
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| 10. | What time and Where do the tours start? |
| The Finer Things Tour departs from the Blake Jorgenson Gallery early evening (see map). The Hidden Gems Tour departs from The Plaza Galleries in the early evening (see map). Please contact us for exact times as they will vary with the season. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register as the tours will depart on schedule. | |
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| 11. | How long are the tours? |
| The tours last for about 2.5 hours, but guests often stay at the last venue for a few more drinks as they are enjoying themselves. | |
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| 12. | Can I come on tour if I don’t drink alcohol? |
| Definitely. The food alone is worth coming out on tour and the wine pairings are optional at an additional charge. | |
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| 13. | Do you have a hotel pick-up service? |
| No. We meet everyone at the Blake Jorgenson Gallery on the Finer Things Tour or The Plaza Galleries on the Hidden Gems Tour. | |
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| 14. | Is there parking at the meeting venue? |
| Yes. There is valet and self-parking available at the Westin Hotel (Blake Jorgenson Gallery). It is also a short 5 minute walk from the day lots to either meeting venue. Additionally, we do not suggest driving if you will be consuming alcohol. Most accommodation is a short walk or taxi ride from our finish venues. | |
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| 15. | How old do I have to be to come on tour? |
| We keep the regular tours to adults 19 years of age or older. However, we can often arrange private tours for families that would like to include their children that are younger. | |
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| 16. | Is there a dress code? |
| No, restaurants in Whistler will cater to everything from ski suits to fancy dinner wear. However, the most common is smart casual. Also, guests should wear comfortable footwear for walking between restaurants in the village and dress weather appropriate. | |
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| 17. | Do you accommodate guests with disabilities? |
| Yes. If you are mobility restricted or in a wheelchair we can use ramp accesses to all the restaurants on our Privileged Palate Tour. We have also shortened our cancellation policy for mobility restricted guests to 5 hours (normally 48 hours), to allow assessment of weather conditions. For hearing impaired guests we can provide written material. Also, for those in need of bringing a person to assist we will provide 30% off for the aide (disability card required). Please contact us if you have further questions or visit the Whistler For The Disabled Website. | |
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