Top Denver Dining Experiences

Enjoy a delectable introduction to Denver's hip RiNo Arts District—and follow your guide straight to its culinary highlights—on this small-group walking tour. You’ll visit five award-winning local restaurants to taste dishes ranging from fried chicken and sourdough pizza to mochi donuts and beyond. In between tour stops, your foodie guide will share stories about Denver’s growing culinary scene.

Explore Denver’s downtown area—and go beyond the guidebook—on this small-group food tour. Sample a variety of ingredients, flavors, and dishes, including Colorado bison and seasonal pastries, with all your tastings included. Along the way, learn about local history and culture, visit highlights including the Brown Palace Hotel and the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower, and discover hidden gems you might otherwise have missed.

Indulge in some of Denver's finest cocktails (or mocktails, if option selected)—and learn all about the city's drinks culture and history, from Prohibition to today—on this small-group tour. Setting off from the heart of Denver, you'll follow your guide to three of the city's top cocktail bars, and discover places and stories you wouldn't encounter on your own. Indulge in four craft cocktails, as well as food pairings, as you go.

Immerse yourself in Denver's dynamic culinary landscape with this Food Walking Tour, where you'll explore iconic landmarks and uncover hidden treasures. Led by a knowledgeable guide, indulge in dishes from award-winning restaurants and family-owned shops, gaining insider knowledge along the way. This tour promises an authentic taste of Denver’s food culture, perfect for adventurous eaters and gourmet connoisseurs alike. With every stop, enjoy memorable encounters with local traditions and vibrant flavors, creating an experience that celebrates Denver’s diverse culinary heritage while offering a unique way to explore the city.

Put yourself at the center of a sleuthing case at Denver’s Dinner Detective murder mystery theater. Witness the drama unfold in real-time as you and other unsuspecting diners solve clues and help crack the case, all while feasting on a delicious meal. Unlike traditional murder mystery shows, non-costumed actors in the crowd help create an element of surprise during this darkly comic interactive experience.

Spoil yourself—and combine wellness with indulgence in one visit—at this private spa and sauna experience with a dedicated craft beer theme. Sit back and indulge with an infrared sauna, rain shower, and beer-inspired hydrotherapy tub filled with ingredients typically used in brewing. While you pamper, sip craft beer, wine, or soft drinks—extra cost.

Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during a 1-hour light show in Denver. Get swept away through a combination of lasers, guided meditation, and accompanying rock music. Offered hourly seven days a week, the immersive experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. In addition to the show, your ticket grants you unlimited access to the Church's retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and Gandhi Garden, with dozens of Instagram worthy picture spots throughout the Church.

Combine a visit to the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak with a trip on the Cog Railway with this tour from Denver. Your driver will pick you up at Union Station and take you to the Garden of the Gods, where you'll explore for a bit before taking the railway up to Pikes Peak. You'll then have time to visit Manitou Springs before returning to Denver.

Discover the best of the Rocky Mountain National Park on a guided full-day tour. Park entrance, along with round-trip transportation from Denver or Boulder is conveniently included. Set at a moderate pace, the hike 4-mile (6.4-km) is perfect for people with some experience who also want to take time to appreciate the scenery.

Come to the land of the mountains in Twin Lakes, Colorado. We will be cooking out of a casita in the foothills of Twin Lakes. We will be preparing food that is local and derived from this area and region. Come learn new techniques and enjoy some quaint atmosphere and lovely food.

Roll, shape and cook your own pillowy gnocchi in this hands-on Denver cooking class. This interactive experience with Chef Kevin shows you how to transform simple ingredients into classic Italian comfort food. You’ll begin by preparing gnocchi dough using potatoes, flour, eggs and salt, learning how to mix and handle it for the perfect soft texture. Next, shape your gnocchi by hand, creating small, uniform pieces that cook evenly. As they boil, prepare a homemade marinara sauce using tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil and red wine, building depth of flavor step by step. Finish by tossing your gnocchi in the sauce and enjoy the dish you’ve created from scratch.

Sip, savor and walk through the heart of downtown on this Denver wine tour featuring wines from some of the top urban wineries and wine bars in the Mile High City. From flights to bites, you’ll sample delicious wines carefully paired with food tastings at each of the three local restaurants you’ll visit. We’ll start with two wines and delicious French Asian fusion bites at a downtown spot run by an award-winning local chef. From there, we’ll walk just a few blocks through Union Station where we’ll enjoy two more wines paired with small plates at one of Denver’s newest wine bars run by a James Beard award-winning restaurant group. Our third and final stop will take us to the city’s newest micro-district, the Dairy Block, complete with colorful street art and beautiful lights strung above Denver’s coolest alley. There we’ll visit a tasting room for a final wine flight paired with locally-made chocolates.

Maximize your time in Colorado on this private day trip visiting two of the state's top natural attractions. After leaving Denver, head to Garden of the Gods, known for its dramatic rock formations. Following a stop for lunch in Manitou Springs (own expense), continue to Pikes Peak, the highest summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Enjoy a bespoke hiking experience during this private, full-day tour through Rocky Mountain National Park. Follow a customized, easy-to-moderate trail through the mountains. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off from Denver or Boulder. Tours include snacks, bottled water, and optional snowshoes as needed. Lunch is not provided from November through May.

Discover the highlights of Denver, Red Rocks, Golden, and Boulder with a private guided tour. Enjoy pickup from downtown Denver and travel by private vehicle. Discover Denver highlights such as as the RiNo neighborhood and Larimar Square before visiting Red Rocks Park, Lookout Mountain, Golden, and Boulder, with a guide to provide deeper insights.