Downtown Denver 2.5-Hour Food Tour
Taste local favorites while uncovering Denver history on 16th Street
Duration
2.5 hours
Includes
Four tastings, guided tour
Highlights
Explore downtown Denver's food scene and history on a guided walk along the reopened 16th Street. Sample local flavors while hearing stories behind the city's landmarks.
- Savor a light lunch across four local restaurant tastings
- Discover stories from Denver's past and evolving downtown
- Spot landmarks including the Colorado State Capitol and Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower
- Walk just under 1 mile at a light, leisurely pace with seated indoor tastings
Itinerary
- Brown Palace: Start with a quick tour of one of Denver's most beautiful and historic hotels.
- Lazo Empanadas: Kick off your morning of tastings with a flaky, fresh-baked Argentinian empanada with chimichurri from a family-owned spot.
- Appaloosa Grill: Head over to a local joint inside a historic building for some typical Colorado fare: bison chili.
- Chopstickers: We'll stop here for handmade pork dumplings from a family-owned shop.
- Trompeau Bakery: End your tour with a delicious green chili and chicken sausage quiche from a popular, local French bakery
What's Included
- Four restaurant tastings
- Guided food tour with a local foodie guide
- Insider's Guide to Denver Dining
- Water at all stops
Important details
- Check in 5–10 minutes before the scheduled start time
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket or umbrella as needed
- Tours run rain or shine
- Bring valid ID if ordering alcoholic drinks
- Last-minute dietary substitutions are unavailable
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are available up to 24 hours before the tour start time. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
The tour meets inside the lobby of the Brown Palace hotel. Your guide will be inside wearing an orange "Delicious Denver Food Tours" button.
All tours are walking food tours. Guests meet at the departure point and walk between stops.
Four tastings at award-winning, locally owned restaurants, which make up a light lunch for most guests.
Meeting details
Brown Palace Hotel Lobby, 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
