Downtown Denver Food Tour
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Denver, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries, authentic Neapolitan pizza, freshly baked empanadas from a family-owned shop and more. In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the baseball field and iconic Union Station.
- Follow a foodie guide to five of downtown Denver's award-winning local restaurants
- Sample menu highlights like wood-fired pizza, Colorado pork green chili, fresh empanadas and more
- Hear tales from Denver's raucous history along the way
- Get an insider's dining guide and tips for where to eat during the rest of your stay
What's Included
- Woodfired Neopolitan Pizza with Bufala Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
- Ground Beef Empanada with Housemade Chimichurri
- Award-Winning Colorado Pork Green Chili with Flour Tortilla
- Roasted Pork Belly Taco on Blue Corn Tortilla with Peach Morita Salsa
- Portuguese Egg Custard Tart with Powdered Sugar
- 3 alcoholic drink pairings (available to purchase on site for $30)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark2129 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
We meet just inside of the restaurant.
End point
- 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
The tour will conclude with dessert inside Union Station. Guides are happy to provide directions back to the starting point.
Itinerary
Make your own way to the first stop on your Downtown Denver food tour, Marco’s Coal Fired, to meet your foodie guide and small group.
Begin your walk around town and enjoy five tastings of delectable Denver eats over the course of three hours. In between tastings visit downtown hotspots including Coors Field, Mcgregor Square, the historic Dairy Block, and Union Station.
Enjoy exclusive discounts on other tours and food experiences just by booking this tour and, if you’re feeling like a drink, upgrade to include a 3-beverage drink pairing to your day.
Your tour ends at Union Station where are free to explore or get directions from your guide to your destination of choice.
Begin your walk around town and enjoy five tastings of delectable Denver eats over the course of three hours. In between tastings visit downtown hotspots including Coors Field, Mcgregor Square, the historic Dairy Block, and Union Station.
Enjoy exclusive discounts on other tours and food experiences just by booking this tour and, if you’re feeling like a drink, upgrade to include a 3-beverage drink pairing to your day.
Your tour ends at Union Station where are free to explore or get directions from your guide to your destination of choice.
1
Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Larimer Street (Pass By)
2
Lazo Empanadas - Ballpark
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cherry Cricket - Downtown
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Ballpark Museum (Pass By)
4
Ballpark District
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mcgregor Square (Pass By)
The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square (Pass By)
Windsor Farm Dairy Building (Pass By)
5
Kachina Cantina
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dairy Block (Pass By)
6
The Wynkoop
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Ultreia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Coors Field
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
The Oxford Hotel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Denver Union Station
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
LoDo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Crawford Hotel (Pass By)
12
Terminal Bar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free tastings available with advance notice
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Tours run rain, show or shine! Please plan appropriately for weather
- Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to get checked in
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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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Reviews
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broberts77, Aug 2026
Eva was very attentive and knowledgeable about the area and food served. All the food on the tour was amazing.
HeatherRogers, Aug 2026
Great places and different food. Knowledgeable guide (Michael). You may want to uber back to your car at the end.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael loves making sure every guest discovers brand-new flavors while getting a real sense of downtown Denver's history! We are so glad you had a great time taking in the city with him!
Jessica_G, Aug 2026
Michael is incredibly knowledgeable about both the Denver food scene and the history of downtown. His energy and passion were engaging. Michael tailored recommendations to our preferences and even offered to make reservations for us.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael treats every group like royalty and completely lives to share custom dining tips to keep the foodie momentum going! We are so glad his passion for Denver's food and history made your time on the route so special.
Lora_V, Aug 2026
The food was great there was a nice variety of different types of food the empanadas were my favorite
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Those savory empanadas at Lazo are an absolute fan favorite on our walking route! We are so glad you loved the variety of flavors and enjoyed tasting your way through Denver.
Danielle_S, Aug 2026
We loved this food tour! Everything tasted amazing and Michael was a great tour guide. 100% recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael loves making sure every guest leaves with a full belly and a great introduction to our city! We’re so glad you had a 100% recommended afternoon with us.
Terry_A, Aug 2026
D provides a good history of the city in addition to taking you to multiple culinary delights. There is not a lot of walking, so don’t let that scare you the empanada and pizza with the highlights of the trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
D'Lina brings so much fantastic energy to the sidewalks while keeping the walking light and relaxed! We're thrilled that those empanadas and wood-fired pizza slices hit the spot for you.
Lisa_P, Aug 2026
The whole experience was great!
Our tour guide Michael was very knowledgeable and the food stops were excellent!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael completely prides himself on pairing rich local lore with top-notch neighborhood eats. We are so happy the whole experience left such a great impression on you!
Monica_P, Aug 2026
Fun great food learn a lot history and is a tour around the world. The quality of the food Amazing.
The tour is walking and it’s an easy walk.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We love that our downtown route felt like an effortless world tasting tour right here in the Mile High City! Easy walking and stellar food quality are what we do best, so we’re thrilled you had such a great time.
Dawn_K, Aug 2026
OMG….This tour was amazing D was the best! She totally made the tour. Food was amazing. She was a wealth of knowledge.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
D'Lina is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to dropping local food knowledge and keeping the fun rolling on our downtown route! You brought fantastic energy to the walk, and we are thrilled that every single dish left such an amazing impression.
Wendy_B, Aug 2026
The food was amazing and our tour guide, Barry, shared insights about the food, locations, chefs, and history of the area. We even went back to one of the restaurants for dinner that same evening. Highly recommend adding on the drink package too!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Barry takes so much pride in introducing guests to our amazing partner chefs and local history! It is fantastic that you loved the downtown route so much you even went back to one of our stops for dinner that same night.
Kendra_B, Aug 2026
I loved the guide, D'lina. Very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and understanding to help get some of the other ppl in the group out on time for an airline apt. I own a bakery and I LOVE food! AND I enjoyed how much D loves food, too!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
D'Lina brings so much energy and passion to showing off Denver's local food scene! We are so glad her thoughtful hosting helped keep everyone on schedule so your group could catch their flights smoothly.
Shalah_C, Jul 2026
Fantastic tour. Michael was a wonderful guide. He shared interesting information about food preparation, local history and buildings, as well as being engaging and thoughtful. Michael also shared some information on restaurants that I might be interested in trying in the future. Definitely a must do!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael is a true master at pairing city history with incredible food insights and post-tour recommendations! We are thrilled that his favorite spots made your Denver visit so memorable.
David_S, Jul 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this culinary walking tour! Michael was both knowledgeable and very entertaining. You could see that he loves what he does. During our walk we also learned some Denver history. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael loves making city history and local cuisine fun and entertaining for every single group! We are so glad his passion for hosting made your time exploring downtown so enjoyable.
Deborah_R, Jul 2026
A delicious and fun way to see Denver. Terrific food, perfectly sized portions and a wonderful guide. Anne provided interesting history about Denver and the food we were experiencing. She was able to answer any questions the group had and perfectly paced the experience. We highly recommend this tour. Well worth the price!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Anne is a absolute master at keeping the pace smooth and the local history stories flowing! We are so glad you loved the tasting portions and had such a fun time exploring Denver with us.
Kati_H, Jul 2026
Our food tour was filled with not only wonderful food, great people, but a lot of historic knowledge was shared.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Striking that ideal balance between a rich history lesson and an incredible culinary spread is exactly what we aim for on our downtown route. It is wonderful to hear that the great company and historic knowledge made your time with us so memorable.
Beverly_C, Jul 2026
Great experience! First time traveler to Colorado. Food was excellent and tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are incredibly honored to have been your official introduction to Colorado's vibrant food scene. Hearing that our guide made your very first trip to the state so friendly and informative is the best feedback we could ask for.
Anne_G, Jul 2026
Barry was wonderful. It was a food tour combined with the history of Denver and fun tidbits along the way, including recommendations for places to go. Barry connected with every member of the group of all ages and backgrounds. The food was incredible! I would highly recommend this tour with Barry
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Barry takes immense pride in bringing people of all backgrounds together, especially when sharing the story behind our standout Neapolitan pizza. We are so glad his custom recommendations and fun historical tidbits added that extra layer of magic to your Denver experience.
Nicola_F, Jul 2026
It is a great way to get to know the downtown area of Denver, learn some history and eat delicious bites we otherwise would have overlooked.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Uncovering those hidden culinary gems that people usually walk right past is the ultimate goal of our downtown trek. We are thrilled you had a blast diving into the local history and tasting the flavors that define the area.
Scott_W, Jul 2026
This was a great little history and Denver-oriented tour. Focused on more mom and pop places. Michael was really helpful in also suggesting other events and places to check out as well.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Shining a spotlight on our local, independent mom-and-pop partners is the core mission of our tours, so your feedback means the world to us. We are glad Michael could help point you toward even more authentic community events to check out during your stay.
Russell_R, Jul 2026
Michael took the time to explain things like the food we were being served along with the history of the venue and the city. He asked questions of the group and took notes about where we were from and what kinds of food we liked. All five of the stops were very good. He even gave each individual group recommendations on places to go for our favorite foods. We will be going for bagels on Thursday morning.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Michael is a master at tailoring the experience to everyone's specific tastes, and we love that his personalized approach hit the mark across all five culinary stops. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed those Thursday morning bagels he suggested.
Sofia_A, Jul 2026
Michael DeGano was an excellent guide and expert restauranteur. We learned a lot about Denver history in the process. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Michael is a true industry insider who treats every tour like a personalized glimpse into the soul of our booming restaurant community. We're thrilled his deep historical stories and hospitality expertise gave you such a great perspective on the Mile High City.
Christine_C, Jul 2026
Michael was a fantastic tour guide. We got a little bit of history, walking tour and food tour all in one. Food served was fantastic!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Michael completely prides himself on packing a great neighborhood orientation, an immersive history lesson, and an absolute feast into one seamless stroll. We are so glad that three-in-one approach hit the spot and that you found the food fantastic!
Eric_B, Jul 2026
Best way to see a portion of the city is to eat your way through it. We ate a variety of foods and just enough so that we were satisfied and not stuffed. Our guide, Barry Klassen, really knew his Denver history which was also a major plus. Later that week we went back to Ultreia had dinner and bought Pastel de nata.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Eating your way through a neighborhood is the definitive way to get under its skin, and Barry Klassen is an absolute expert at pacing our routes so you leave perfectly satisfied. Strolling right back into Ultreia later that week to grab dinner and a few extra custard Pastel de Nata pastries is the highest compliment you could pay our local partners.
Jody_l, Jul 2026
Great guide, great food and met some nice people . Go your first couple of days to learn about restaurants to visit
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Tackling our downtown route right at the start of your stay is a genius move for mapping out your entire dinner schedule. We love that you got to trade stories with a great group of fellow travelers while gathering a full list of local spots to revisit.
Amy_G, Jul 2026
I’ve been to countless food tours around the world and this one was probably the least impressive. It was 4th of July so maybe they assigned back-up tour guides but based on the reviews I was expecting a lot more information/history from the guided food and walking tours. Dee was our tour guide and although she is a nice person, she really didn’t say much about the food we were eating.
With the exception of the slice of pizza, the food was not good. Understand that the tour is limited to the downtown area but perhaps a larger radius should be included because the places we were taken to were not memorable in any way. The Colorado chile was the biggest disappointment- there was no meat in it. The pork belly taco was even worse.
Although no one said it our group didn’t seem impressed.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. I’m genuinely sorry to hear that the tour didn’t meet your expectations.
We’re glad to hear Dee came across as kind, but we’re disappointed that the food, storytelling, and overall experience fell short for you. Our goal is always to provide a well-rounded Denver food tour with generous tastings, local context, and memorable stops, and it sounds like we missed the mark during your visit.
Feedback like this is helpful as we continue working with our restaurant partners, reviewing guide training, and making sure guests receive the level of history, food context, and engagement they expect from a top-rated tour.
Jacqueline_P, Jul 2026
If you’re visiting the area, make this one of the first things you do! Michael DeGano was an outstanding guide, friendly, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for the local history and food made every stop even more meaningful. We learned so much, got great recommendations, and enjoyed amazing food along the way. Highly recommend!
Thomas_K, Jul 2026
Very knowledgeable.. good experience .. highly recommend food and experience was good…………………………………thank you
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Unveiling the grand stories behind our downtown landmarks while stopping for premium bites is exactly what we aim for. We appreciate your high recommendation and hope you keep eating your way through new destinations.
Sean_A, Jul 2026
So much fun and the food was fantastic! Barry is an exceptional guide - funny and informative. 100% recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Barry absolutely rules, and we are so happy his mix of humor and local history made the downtown walk such a hit. Knowing the food was fantastic and that you’d 100% recommend the experience is exactly what we love to hear!
Iris_W, Jun 2026
Great food. Enjoyed dessert. Not a long walk. Beautiful day. Guide was very knowledgeable about the city of Denver and the food.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
A beautiful day, great food, a light walk, and a delicious dessert sounds like the perfect afternoon. We're glad our guide could add some great city insights and history to your day!
Jeff_C, Jun 2026
The Downtown Denver Food Tour was both enjoyable and educational with several great food stops ... Marco's Coal Fired Pizzeria was our favorite. Barry was the best. He was knowledgeable about all the food we tasted and the history of Denver, the neighborhoods, buildings and much more. Great tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
It's wonderful to hear that you had such a great time with Barry! Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria is definitely a crowd favorite on this route, and we're glad you enjoyed learning about our local neighborhoods and historic buildings.
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