Why choose this tour ?

Enjoy a fantastic three-course dining experience aboard our Elegant Dining Car. Don't miss the spectacular views from the open-air car, which you can visit at any time during your journey. Your dining experience begins with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by a salad, warm french rolls with butter, your choice of entree. We'll complete your experience with our chef's choice dessert. Entree Choices: Chicken Marsala, Buffalo Short Rib, Vegetarian Chef's Choice, or Atlantic Salmon. We seat guests at tables of four. If your party is smaller or larger, you may be sat with other guests, a wonderful railcar dining tradition we carry forward aboard our train.



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What makes Ride the First Class Lunch Train through the Royal Gorge! a unique experience ?

Guests aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad will get a fantastic view of the Royal Gorge Bridge from deep within the Royal Gorge. Just step outside to the open-air car during your journey for spectacular views of the canon, and be sure to look 1,000+ feet above for a view of the Royal Gorge Bridge.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Vegetarian Entree - Vista Dome
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    Vista Dome: Beautifully appointed glass-domed railcar with comfortable booth seating.
    Vegetarian Entree: Seasonal vegetarian entree, perfectly cooked and seasoned with accompanying sauces and sides. Served over parmesan polenta.
  • Buffalo Short Rib-Deluxe Car
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    Deluxe Car: Beautifully appointed, elegant deluxe dining car with comfortable seating.
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Colorado Buffalo Short Rib: Tender braised buffalo with confit garlic mashed potatoes, red wine demi sauce, and fresh vegetables.
  • Vegetarian Entree-Deluxe Car
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    Deluxe Dining: Beautifully appointed dining car with comfortable seating.
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Vegetarian Entree: Seasonal vegetarian entree, perfectly cooked and seasoned with accompanying sauces and sides. Served over parmesan polenta.
  • Atlantic Salmon - Vista Dome
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    Vista Dome: Beautifully appointed glass-domed railcar with comfortable booth seating.
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Atlantic Salmon: Brown sugar garam marsala seared Atlantic Salmon, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and our fresh vegetables.
  • Chicken Marsala-Deluxe Car
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    Deluxe Dining Car: Beautifully appointed classic dining car with comfortable seating.
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Chicken Marsala: Lightly sautéed chicken breast smothered in mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables on side.
  • Chicken Marsala - Vista Dome
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    Vista Dome: Beautifully appointed glass-domed railcar with comfortable booth seating.
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Chicken Marsala: Lightly sautéed chicken breast smothered in mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes & vegetables on side.
  • Buffalo Short Rib - Vista Dome
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    Vista Dome: Beautifully appointed glass-domed railcar with comfortable booth seating.
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Colorado Buffalo Short Rib: Tender braised buffalo with confit garlic mashed potatoes, red wine demi sauce, and fresh vegetables.
  • Atlantic Salmon-Deluxe Car
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    Deluxe Dining Car: Beautifully appointed elegant dining car with comfortable seating.
    Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Atlantic Salmon: Brown sugar garam marsala rubbed and seared Atlantic Salmon, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Ride the First Class Lunch Train through the Royal Gorge! Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • $10 Historic Preservation Fee

Not Included

  • Additional drinks and dining not included in three-course experience
  • Gratuity is not included.

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Special Instructions:

    Upon arrival, we will print your ticket for you - NO NEED TO BRING A PRINTED TICKET FROM HOME. Travel to the Santa Fe Depot, located at 401 Water Street, Canon City, Colorado, 81212. Park your vehicle in one of our free parking lots, then make your way to the Depot building. There, you'll find our retail experience and our ticketing desk, where you'll check in and pick up your tickets before you board the train.

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  • This Tour is Provided by Royal Gorge Route Railroad.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Denver.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 15 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.