Denver Food Tour with 7 Tastings in Historic Lower Downtown

4.9
(116 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Taste the bold flavors of the Mile High City on our Denver food tour through the vibrant streets of Historic Downtown. Led by passionate local guides, this experience combines food, culture, and stories that showcase the city’s creative culinary spirit. Along the way, you’ll enjoy 6+ tastings that highlight Denver’s unique blend of Western tradition and global influence. Bite into smoky Colorado elk sausage, a golden fried chile relleno, and comforting pork green chili. Try a playful twist on a classic with Big Mac pizza, savor a Chinese five-spice donut, and cool off with creamy Vietnamese iced coffee ice cream. As always, the journey ends with our exclusive Secret Dish, a surprise that makes the experience even more memorable. This isn’t just a tasting—it’s your insider pass to the flavors and character of downtown Denver.

What's Included

Smoky Colorado elk sausage
Creative Big Mac pizza
Warm Fig Beignets
Sweet Chinese five-spice donut
Our Exclusive Secret Dish
Asian Fusion Soup Dumplings
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting spot is in front of Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs at 2445 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205.. Your guide will be there with an orange umbrella and a big smile!

End point

Our Tour will end near to ChoLon - 1555 Blake St #101, Denver, CO 80202.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ballpark District

    Ballpark is a lively area centered on Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team, with views of the mountains from some upper seats. Around the stadium, brewpubs and pizzerias mix with laid-back jazz clubs and rooftop bars with expansive views.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This building was constructed by madam Jennie Rogers in 1889 and became the classiest bordello in the Rocky Mountain West. Another famous pleasure queen, Mattie Silks, operated the business from 1911 until it was closed by federal edict in about 1915. The building was a Buddhist temple and warehouse from 1920 until 1998.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Coors Field is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies. Opened in 1995, the park is located in Denver's Lower Downtown neighborhood, two blocks from Union Station. The stadium has a capacity of 50,144 people for baseball.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Union Station

    Found at the heart of Denver, Lower Downtown - aka LoDo - is the perfect blend of nostalgia and modernity. This bustling neighborhood is home to nearly 100 restaurants, clubs, galleries, shops, and hospitality businesses, making it the perfect place to explore for residents and tourists alike. LoDo’s rich history dates back to 1858, when gold was discovered at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This historic block located in Denver’s LoDo neighborhood was once home to Windsor Dairy, and is now a vibrant micro-district that boasts 15 shops, 19 restaurants, seven bars, a luxury co-working space, and a 172-room boutique hotel.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Denver Union Station

    From its original 1881 incarnation as the Denver Union Depot to its 2014 rebirth as the cultural heart of the Mile High City, Union Station has taken many different forms over the years. Today it serves as Denver's main railway station and central transportation hub as well as a vibrant space for staying, eating, gathering and shopping.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    The Oxford Hotel

    The Oxford Hotel opened in 1891 and is now Denver’s oldest surviving hotel. Developed by brewer Adolph Zang and designed by architect Frank Edbrooke, the hotel originally provided a luxurious stay for travelers passing through nearby Union Station. After being restored and revitalized in the early 1980s by Charles Calloway and Dana Crawford, the Oxford became one of Denver’s first modern boutique hotels and an anchor of Lower Downtown’s revival.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Rockmount Ranch Wear was started in Denver by “Papa” Jack Weil in 1946. Over the years the company has played a leading role in the development of Western wear, as it was the first company to put snaps on Western shirts and the first to commercially produce bolo ties. The Smithsonian and the Autry Museum of the American West have Rockmount items in their collections. The company is still family owned, and Jack was the world’s oldest CEO, going to work every day until his passing at 107.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Supplied by Secret Food Tours

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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