Denver Downtown 16th Street Food Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Denver, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Avoid the crowds and explore Denver on a private food tour
Take the guesswork out of the city’s food and drink scene
Step inside a number of downtown eateries without making reservations
Sample a selection of local favorites and discover the story behind them

What's Included

Argentinian Empanadas from a Local Shop
Colorado Bison Chili with Black Beans and White Cheddar
Handmade Pork Dumplings from a Family-Owned Restaurant
Flaky French Quiche Made with Green Chiles

Tour Guide Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection
321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Guides will be waiting just inside the lobby and will wear an orange "Delicious Denver Food Tours" button

End point

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe
934 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
There is a free bus (the free mall ride) that will take you right by the starting point if you'd prefer not to walk back after the tour.

Itinerary

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

16th Street Mall

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lazo Empanadas

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colorado State Capitol (Pass By)

Denver Pavilions (Pass By)

Paramount Theatre (Pass By)

Appaloosa Grill

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Denver Branch (Pass By)

Chopstickers

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Skyline Park (Pass By)

Daniels and Fisher Tower (Pass By)

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions (dairy-free, vegan, gluten free)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Samantha_C

Austin was a wonderful guide- knowledgeable, friendly and fun! The food choices were delicious too! Muffins, empanadas, bison chili and burrata cheese- yum! Highly recommend as a wonderful way to explore 16th street!

Reviews

4.9

based on 39 reviews

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Fantastic food tour....

Jeremy_P, Jun 2026

Fantastic food tour. Austin, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about Denver and Colorado history. And the food was delicious.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Unlocking the grand stories of Colorado history while stopping for premium bites along the 16th Street corridor is Austin’s absolute specialty. We're glad his friendly expertise made your morning trek both incredibly informative and exceptionally tasty.

Very knowledgeable & food...

lakeisha_B, Jun 2026

Very knowledgeable & food selection was great. I'm sure those were places that we probably would not have found on our own.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you, Lakeisha! That is exactly what we aim for—introducing our guests to those incredible, hidden-gem spots that you might completely miss on your own. We're so glad you loved the food selection!

16th St Foodie Tour

Renee_J, May 2026

We loved this tour! Our guide Austin was friendly and helpful. He was able to weave the historical, architectural, cultural and current affairs of Denver into an interesting presentation. Humorous stories about Austin’s past experiences as a tour guide were also quite engaging. The empanadas from Lozo were the very best food option out of the restaurants we visited. While Denver has many beautiful buildings, our favorite was the Brown Palace at the start of the tour. This was an excellent travel experience for our group.

Response from Host, May 2026

Austin is truly a master at weaving all those different threads together to give you a full picture of Denver's heartbeat! We’re so glad his "tour guide tales" and deep dive into our architecture—especially the iconic Brown Palace—made for such an engaging presentation. It sounds like those Maria Empanada bites were the star of the show for your group! Thank you for joining us for such an excellent travel experience.

Really interesting...

Julie_C, Mar 2026

Really interesting tour—learned tons of new info about Denver. Enjoyed meeting the other folks on the tour, too—locals and visitors alike. Foodies are almost always fun folks.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

You’re absolutely right—foodies really are the best people to spend an afternoon with! We’re glad the 16th Street tour provided some interesting new facts for the locals and visitors in your group.

Amazing Denver food and city tour

Anikia_R, Feb 2026

Our guide for the tour was wonderful he provided great insight on the history behind Denver Downtown! Highly informative. The food stops were amazing from bison chili, empanadas and boas your taste buds would not be disappointed! Thank you Austin for your hospitality

Response from Host, Feb 2026

It was a pleasure having you on the 16th Street route, and we're thrilled that the bison chili and bao buns hit the mark for you. Austin truly enjoys sharing the hospitality and history of downtown Denver, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words along to him.

Delicious tastes as you take a walking tour of downtown Denver!

Gary_O, Dec 2025

We had a fun time eating wonderful bites, while walking and learning about Denver. A city tour with delicious stops. Well worth the time and money!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

What a great description—a city tour with delicious stops! We're delighted to hear you had a fun time eating wonderful bites while walking and learning about Denver. It truly is a great way to spend an afternoon enjoying the city's history and food.

Austin the guide was excellent

Roy_S, Nov 2025

Austin was outstanding in his knowledge of the history of the food industry including trends over time in the context of other historical events and trends. It was surprising to learn how many restaurant chains and trends started in Denver. The food selections were very good. The excellent buffalo chile was very similar to the beef empanada and the toast with the burrata was not as crispy or flavorful as we’d have hoped. The muffin was outstanding although having the sweet first and while walking was a surprise. But really a worthwhile tour we enjoyed.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Appreciate the thoughtful review, Roy! Austin really knows his stuff—Denver’s influence on food trends is bigger than most people think! Thanks for choosing our 16th Street Food Tour to explore the city's culinary roots.

A wonderful way to spend a day!

Samantha_C, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks so much, Samantha! We’re glad you loved the mix of history and bites on our 16th Street food tour. It’s one of the best things to do in Denver for curious foodies—and Austin will be so happy to hear your feedback!

16th St Food

Patrick_S, Oct 2025

Austin was a great tour guide. The history along the way added greatly to the yummy food. The bison chili was my favorite.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks, Patrick! The 16th Street Food Tour is such a great way to see downtown Denver—and the bison chili is definitely a fan favorite. We’re so glad you enjoyed it with Austin as your guide!

Great way to get to know Denver

Marta_P, Jul 2025

Take a sunscreen and a hat. Perfect combination of food experience and city walk. It was delicious and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks, Marta! You're absolutely right—sun protection is a must in the Denver sunshine. We're so happy you enjoyed the mix of bites and sights. Hope the rest of your visit was just as memorable!